Simon Fenech

General Manager
Fruit2Work

Simon Fenech is the General Manager of a social enterprise, Fruit2Work, which creates meaningful employment opportunities for those who are impacted by the justice system by delivering fresh fruit and milk to workplaces. A former Australian and Asia-Pacific kickboxing champion, Simon was a

finalist in the Social Enterprise Champion of the Year award in 2019. In 2020 he was named by Qantas Travel Insider magazine as one of the 100 most inspiring Australians. He lives with his family in Sunbury, Victoria.

Title: Social Enterprise Lessons

Synopsis: Hear from four experienced social entrepreneurs on the lessons learnt from setting up a social enterprise to keeping it going. Diving deep into the pitfalls, what worked and what didn't, how they diversified and what changes they had to make. Whether you are thinking of starting a social enterprise or transitioning to one, this segment will provide you with valuable insights directly from the founders of well-recognised social enterprises.

Date: 23rd of February 2023

Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm

Venue: Level 1, Theatre (Storey Hall), RMIT Building 16, 336/348 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Panellsts: Tenille Gilbert, Bianca Stern, Simon Fenech, Francesca Pinzone

Moderator: Tom Dawkins