Slocombe, Judith

BVSc (Melbourne 1975) MBA (Melbourne 2002). After practicing in Australia and overseas, she commenced a small veterinary pathology business from home. She went on to create a completely new business model which redefined Veterinary Pathology in Australia and her small business grew into the largest veterinary diagnostic group in Australasia; In 2001 she sold her business to the Gribbles Group. In the same year, her dedication and vision earned her Australia’s most highly regarded award for women in business - the Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year. In 2003 she was awarded the Centenary Medal. She manages a portfolio of Board positions, including the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Open Universities Australia and VicHealth, as well being the Chair of the Animal Welfare League of Victoria. Judith is now CEO of the Alana and Madeline Foundation.