Nicole Detsimas
Director; 2023 QLD 40 Under 40 First Among Equals Award Recipient
Nicole Detsimas
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Director; 2023 QLD 40 Under 40 First Among Equals Award Recipient
Belnic Constructions
Nicole Detsimas is a Director and Founder of Belnic Constructions, a commercial fitout company that specialises in delivering complex and high-quality interior projects for health and medical clients.
Nicole is one of the few women who holds a QBCC builders license, a statistic she hopes to change through the research she is undertaking as part of her Masters of Philosophy at QUT. Nicole also holds degrees in Business (Marketing) and Construction Management from QUT.
Her role as a trail-blazer and advocate for women in the construction industry earned her the 2023 First Among Equals award in the inaugural In Queensland and The Weekend Edition’s 40 Under 40 awards.
A recipient of the Australian Institute of Building’s Sir Manuel Hornibrook Medallion at university, Nicole is now Vice President of the Queensland Chapter of the professional member-based organisation, established to represent construction industry individuals from around Australia.
Nicole is dedicated to being a role model for other women and is passionate about supporting and empowering them in their career development. Her goal is to increase women’s equity and agency within the construction industry by mentoring and supporting young construction professionals.
SESSIONS
Day 1
2:00
Keynote Fireside Chat: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Cultivating Empowerment from Within
Strengthening inclusive cultures by addressing unconscious biases that exist within ourselves and others
Inspiring authentic leadership by empowering women to embrace their unique leadership styles and strengths
Nurturing mentorship and sponsorship opportunities to support and advance high-performing talent
Addressing the gender pay gap and economic disparities in opportunities for women in leadership
Nicole Detsimas, Director, Belnic Constructions; 2023 QLD 40 Under 40 First Among Equals Award Recipient
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