share my story that I didn’t come from
a technology background. I fell into
technology because a manager earlier
in my career saw some attributes in me
and wanted to give me the opportunity.”
Looking forward, she hopes to continue
with her STEM efforts and inspire more
young people to get involved in the
fast-moving technology space.
A testament to her competitive
streak, Vetere has also thrown herself
into the world of athletics. Constantly
training for and competing in events,
she has taken part in 70 so far,
including triathlons, half-marathons,
marathons, and
IRONMAN 70.3-
mile triathlons. This
is not only uplifting
for the body and
mind; Vetere argues
that her athletics
also helps keep her
focused in the
boardroom. “Being
a corporate athlete
is everything to me,”
she says. “It’s a part
of who I am and it’s
in my blood.INTERVIEWEE FACTS- Rhonda Vetere has been
recognised for her leadership
and inf luence, notably with
a 2019 Most Powerful 50
Women in Technology award
by the National Diversity
Council and a 2017 Stevie
Award for Excellence in
Transforming Business
(competing with over 1,500
CIOs and CTOs).
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