FBC Leaders at Dawn Breakfast Series - with Tess McCormack GM at CBA

Lessons in leadership, grit and growth from the world of business banking.

Kick off 2026 with your local business chamber! Find clarity, connection and inspiration at our first Leaders at Dawn Breakfast for the year — this is one that is not to be missed.

We’re thrilled to welcome Tess McCormack, General Manager, Small Business Banking VIC/TAS at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, as our guest speaker. With more than 15 years’ experience across leadership, strategy and customer engagement, Tess brings deep insight into the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses today.

In this candid and inspiring session, Tess will share her personal career story — from growing up in a family-run business to leading high-performing teams in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She’ll speak openly about the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way, offering practical perspective and genuine insight for business owners and leaders navigating their own paths.

This event is ideal for business owners, leaders and professionals who want to step out of the day-to-day, reset their focus and start the year with fresh thinking and motivation. And of course, no Leaders at Dawn event would be complete without an incredible breakfast.

We’re excited to be hosted by Hotel Lona. Anyone familiar with their kitchen knows you’re in for a treat — a delicious, thoughtfully prepared breakfast that we’re confident will be a highlight of the event.

A huge thank you to Commonwealth Bank and Hotel Lona — we’re excited to kick off our 2026 events calendar with our great friends and partners.

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Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 4th February 2026
Time: 7.30am – 9.30am
Venue: Hotel Lona

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Hotel Lona, 473 Nepean Hwy, Frankston, 3199, View Map