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Miranda Otto
Actress
Miranda Otto is a renowned Australian performer, with her career spanning decades
Richard Roxburgh
Actor, Writer and Producer
Richard Roxburgh is renowned for his stage and screen work locally and
Ariarne Titmus
Australian Olympian
4-time Olympic Gold medalist, and current World Record holder in the 200m
H.E. Surangel S. Whipps, Jr
President of the Republic of Palau
Surangel Whipps, Jr. is the 10th President of the Republic of Palau.
Antoinette Lattouf
Australian Broadcaster, Columnist, Author and Human Rights Advocate
Antoinette Lattouf is a broadcaster, columnist, author, speaker, human rights advocate, mental
Luc Longley AM
Ex-National Basketball Association (NBA) star and Australian professional basketball coach
Luc Longley AM is an iconic Australian and basketball champion. Luc's inherent
King Stingray
King Stingray is a story of lifelong friendship and two cultures coming
Fernando Machado
Global Marketing Advisor, Ex-Burger King, NotCo & Activision Blizzard Global CMO, & Operating Partne
Fernando Machado is a visionary global marketer with a passion for cultivating
Gina Chick
Adventurer, Writer and Rewilding Facilitator
Gina Chick is a rewilding facilitator, adventurer, writer and speaker who won
Stan Grant
Award-Winning Australian Journalist, Writer and Radio/TV Presenter
Stan Grant is an accomplished journalist, author, and adventurer, who recently made
Sherilyn Shackell
Founder & Global CEO, The Marketing Academy
Sherilyn is the Founder & Global CEO of The Marketing Academy -
Ana Andjelic
Global Luxury and Fashion Brand Executive, Author and Doctor, Sociology
With a rich background in fashion and luxury brand building, New York-based
Mark Ritson
International Brand Guru & Marketing Professor
Boasting a PhD in Marketing, Mark Ritson spent 25 years as a
Stephen Page AO
Former Artistic Director Bangarra Dance Theatre Director of Hunt Quietly & Former Head Designer Bang
Born in Brisbane, Stephen is a descendant of the Nunukul people and
David Ohana
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, United Nations Foundation
David Ohana is Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the United Nations
Jane Caro AM
Author, Social Commentator, Walkley Winner, Speaker and Broadcaster
Jane Caro AM (Member of the Order of Australia) is a Walkley
Lola Bakare
CMO Advisor & Inclusive Marketing Strategist
Lola Bakare is an Anthem Award-Winning Inclusive Marketing Strategist, creator of the
Katie Page
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Harvey Norman Holdings
Katie Page is the Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Harvey
Lucy Jackson & Nikki Westcott
Entrepreneurs, Happy Hour Podcasters, Radio Hosts, Jagger & Stone Founders
Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott are more than just podcasters or radio
Hedley Thomas
Investigative Journalist & Podcaster | The Australian, News Corp
Hedley Thomas, 55, is The Australian’s national chief correspondent, specialising in deep
Annelise Hickey
Director, Filmmaker, Wildebeest Films
Naarm-based Writer and Director Annelise Hickey has built a career spanning music
Paul Nunnari
Paralympian and Ambassador; Inclusively Made
Paul Nunnari is a Paralympic medallist, performer and disability advocate. He has
Rajeev Raja
Founder & Soundsmith, BrandMusiq
Ex-National Creative Director of DDB Mudra. One of India’s finest Jazz and fusion
Khanh Ong
Chef, Content Creator
FOODIE, MEAL MAKER, TRAVELLER, MUSIC LOVER, OPTIMIST, ADVENTURE SEEKER... Khanh Ong’s passion
Luli Adeyemo
CMO Tendertrace & Founder Best Case Scenario
Luli Adeyemo is an award-winning leader and visionary in the Australian technology
Adam Ferrier
Founder and Chief Thinker, Thinkerbell
Adam is one of Australia’s leading creative strategists, and a consumer psychologist. Adam
Dee Madigan
Executive Creative Director, Campaign Edge
Dee is an award winning creative director who has worked on some
Dr Karen Nelson-Field
Founder & CEO, Amplified Intelligence
A globally acclaimed researcher in media science, Professor Nelson-Field founded Amplified Intelligence
Will & Woody
KIIS Network’s National Drive show
Will & Woody is the KIIS Network’s National Drive show, broadcasted across
Grant Patterson
Australian Paralympic Swimmer and Motivational Speaker
Grant Patterson – affectionately known as ‘Scooter’ – began his swimming career
Poppy Reid
Editor In Chief, The Brag Media
Poppy Reid is the multi-award winning Editor In Chief of Australia’s largest
Charley
Singer-Songwriter
In the difficult-to-crack world of pop music, Charley has made significant inroads
Irene Joshy
Head of Creative, Insights, Kantar Asia & Australia
Irene has 23 years of experience spread across Academia, Insights and Advertising.
Maz Farrelly
Ex TV Producer Now Keynote Speaker
Maz has been to more showbiz parties than George Clooney’s knickers, worked
Olivia Molly Rogers
Model, Mental Health Advocate, Author, Podcaster, Artist
South Australian-born Olivia Molly Rogers has made a name for herself as
Veena Sahajwalla
Director of Sustainable Materials Research & Technology, UNSW Sydney
As a leading expert in the field of recycling science, and founding
Bernard Salt
Columnist, Speaker, Business Advisor and Social Commentator
Bernard Salt is a columnist, speaker, business advisor and social commentator who
Gabriel Gasparinatos
Filmmaker
Gabriel Gasparinatos is a filmmaker in Sydney. Gabriel’s directed commercial and music
Sunita Gloster AM
Founder, Goster Advisory
Sunita Gloster AM is Chair of Diversity Council Australia, Non-Executive Director for
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