Fashion businesswoman Annah Stretton will speak at a professional networking lunch in Queenstown next week.
Veuve Clicquot's 2009 Businesswoman of the Year, Ms Stretton is based in Waikato and operates 27 Annah S and Annah Stretton fashion stores in towns throughout New Zealand.
The publishing arm of her multimillion-dollar Stretton Group produces three magazine titles, including Her Magazine.
Her fashion products are exported to the UK, Ireland, Europe, United States (California) and Australia.
She was recently invited to serve as an advisory board member for New Zealand Global Women, a network of recognised, accomplished senior women leaders from a wide range of national and international disciplines and industries.
She is also the face of Telecom's XT Mobile Network.
The women's lunch will take place at the Prime Waterfront Restaurant and Bar from noon to 2pm on Friday, October 29. Men are welcome to attend