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Jury 2024
Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi
Director, Filmmaker, Actor
Taika Waititi is an Academy Award® and GRAMMY® winning, Emmy®-nominated writer, director,
Miranda Otto
Miranda Otto
Actress
Miranda Otto is a renowned Australian performer, with her career spanning decades
Richard Roxburgh
Richard Roxburgh
Actor, Writer and Producer
Richard Roxburgh is renowned for his stage and screen work locally and
Warwick Thornton
Warwick Thornton
Film Director, Screenwriter & ACS Cinematographer
The Australian director, screenwriter and cinematographer's most recent film, Wolfram, debuted at
Antoinette Lattouf
Antoinette Lattouf
Australian Broadcaster, Columnist, Author and Human Rights Advocate
Antoinette Lattouf is a broadcaster, columnist, author, speaker, human rights advocate, mental
Abbie Chatfield
Abbie Chatfield
It's A Lot Podcast, TV Host
Abbie Chatfield is one of Australia’s most recognisable and influential young media
Jiunn Shih
Jiunn Shih
Global Chief Marketing Officer, Driscoll’s
Jiunn Shih is the Chief Marketing Officer of Driscoll’s, the global market
Sir Martin Sorrell
Sir Martin Sorrell
Founder and Executive Chairman, S4 Capital Plc
Sir Martin Sorrell is Founder and Executive Chairman of S4 Capital PLC,
Gill Zhou
Gill Zhou
Ex-IBM, Motorola, Conde Nast China, Chair Shenzhen International Fashion Week
Personal Tags l Senior Executive of Global Top 500 Enterprises: With nearly 30
Nedd Brockmann
Nedd Brockmann
Australian Ultramarathon Athlete & Young Australian of the Year 2026
Nedd Brockmann grew up on his family’s farm in Central West NSW
Toby Oliver
Toby Oliver
ACS Cinematographer
Toby Oliver, ACS is an award-winning cinematographer whose career extends internationally from
Ana Andjelic
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
Ariarne Titmus
Ariarne Titmus
Australian Olympian
4-time Olympic Gold medalist, and current World Record holder in the 200m
Yuli Park
Yuli Park
Head of Marketing & Communications, IKEA Korea
Yuli Park is head of marketing at IKEA Korea, where she leads
H.E. Surangel S. Whipps, Jr
H.E. Surangel S. Whipps, Jr
President of the Republic of Palau
Surangel Whipps, Jr. is the 10th President of the Republic of Palau.
Sherilyn Shackell
Sherilyn Shackell
Founder & Global CEO, The Marketing Academy
Sherilyn is the Founder & Global CEO of The Marketing Academy -
Aaron Fa\
Aaron Fa'Aoso
Founder | Executive Director Lonestar Entertainment Co
Aaron Fa’Aoso is an award-winning Torres Strait Islander filmmaker, actor, and creative executive,
Adam Ferrier
Adam Ferrier
Founder, Thinkerbell
Adam began work life as a criminal psychologist, before becoming a cool
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
Chemical Brothers, Director, Visual Artist
Adam Smith is a commercial, television drama, documentary, music video, visual artist,
Amy Kean
Amy Kean
Creative Sociologist, Bestselling Author, CEO & Creative Director, Good Shout
Amy Charlotte Kean is a psychosociologist and CEO of the learning and
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor
ACS Cinematographer
He was granted accreditation by the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2002 and
Annelise Hickey
Annelise Hickey
Director, Filmmaker, Wildebeest Films
Naarm-based Writer and Director Annelise Hickey has built a career spanning music
Bernard Salt
Bernard Salt
Columnist, Speaker, Business Advisor and Social Commentator
Bernard Salt is a columnist, speaker, business advisor and social commentator who
Brent Hill
Brent Hill
Chief Marketing Officer, Brisbane 2032 Olympics & Paralympics
Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Brent is the Chief Marketing Officer for the
Bruce Poon Tip
Bruce Poon Tip
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist , Founder G Adventures
Entrepreneur, leader and philanthropist Bruce Poon Tip is the founder of adventure
Charley
Charley
Singer-Songwriter
In the difficult-to-crack world of pop music, Charley has made significant inroads
Chen Chen
Chen Chen
Private Client Director Australia & New Zealand, Moët Hennessy
Chen is the Private Client Director for Moët Hennessy (LVMH) Australia &
Daniel MacPherson
Daniel MacPherson
Lead Actor Beast, TV Star, Logie Winner
Daniel MacPherson returns to the big screen as the lead in the
David Ohana
David Ohana
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, United Nations Foundation
David Ohana is Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the United Nations
Dee Madigan
Dee Madigan
Executive Creative Director, Campaign Edge
Dee is an award winning creative director who has worked on some
Dr. Amin Palangi
Dr. Amin Palangi
Writer, Director, Screen Lecturer
Dr Amin Palangi is an award-winning director, known for his intimate and
Dr Karen Nelson-Field
Dr Karen Nelson-Field
Founder & CEO, Amplified Intelligence
A globally acclaimed researcher in media science, Professor Nelson-Field founded Amplified Intelligence
Fernando Machado
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
Gabriel Gasparinatos
Gabriel Gasparinatos
Filmmaker
Gabriel Gasparinatos is a filmmaker in Sydney. Gabriel’s directed commercial and music
Gavin Merriman
Gavin Merriman
Strategic Brand & Marketing Leader, Jaguar Land Rover
Gavin is the Marketing Director for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Australia, where
Georgia Mahaffie
Georgia Mahaffie
GM of Brand and Marketing, One New Zealand
Gina Chick
Gina Chick
Adventurer, Writer and Rewilding Facilitator
Gina Chick is a rewilding facilitator, adventurer, writer and speaker who won
Grant Patterson
Grant Patterson
Australian Paralympic Swimmer and Motivational Speaker
Grant Patterson – affectionately known as ‘Scooter’ – began his swimming career
Hedley Thomas
Hedley Thomas
Investigative Journalist & Podcaster | The Australian, News Corp
Hedley Thomas, 55, is The Australian’s national chief correspondent, specialising in deep
Hugh van Cuylenburg
Hugh van Cuylenburg
Co-host, The Imperfects
Hugh is the co-host of The Imperfects, one of Australia’s most downloaded
Ida Ayu Astari Prada
Ida Ayu Astari Prada
Brand & Communications Director, Nuanu Creative City
Born in Sanur, Bali, Prada graduated with a degree in Communication and
Irene Joshy
Irene Joshy
Head of Creative, Insights, Kantar Asia & Australia
Irene has 23 years of experience spread across Academia, Insights and Advertising.
Jane Caro AM
Jane Caro AM
Author, Social Commentator, Walkley Winner, Speaker and Broadcaster
Jane Caro AM (Member of the Order of Australia) is a Walkley
Jane Evans
Jane Evans
B&T Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Founder, Author, Keynote Speaker, Matriarch, Futurist, Myth B
Jane Evans has always been radical. She created the first ad to show
Jon Evans
Jon Evans
Creator & Host of Uncensored CMO podcast
Jon hosts the globally acclaimed Uncensored CMO, the world's best marketing podcast
Karl Stefanovic
Karl Stefanovic
Broadcaster & Host Of The Karl Stefanovic Show Podcast
Karl Stefanovic is one of Australia’s most recognisable broadcasters, with more than
Katie Page
Katie Page
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Harvey Norman Holdings
Katie Page is the Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Harvey
Kedda Ghazarian
Kedda Ghazarian
Head of Marketing, Bonds
Kedda is a brand marketing professional with 15+ years’ experience in beauty
Khanh Ong
Khanh Ong
Chef, Content Creator
FOODIE, MEAL MAKER, TRAVELLER, MUSIC LOVER, OPTIMIST, ADVENTURE SEEKER... Khanh Ong’s passion
King Stingray
King Stingray
King Stingray is a story of lifelong friendship and two cultures coming
Lola Bakare
Lola Bakare
CMO Advisor & Inclusive Marketing Strategist
Lola Bakare is an Anthem Award-Winning Inclusive Marketing Strategist, creator of the
Luc Longley AM
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
Lucy Jackson & Nikki Westcott
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
Luli Adeyemo
Luli Adeyemo
CMO Tendertrace & Founder Best Case Scenario
Luli Adeyemo is an award-winning leader and visionary in the Australian technology
Mark Ritson
Mark Ritson
International Brand Guru & Marketing Professor
Boasting a PhD in Marketing, Mark Ritson spent 25 years as a
Maz Farrelly
Maz Farrelly
Ex TV Producer Now Keynote Speaker
Maz has been in your home. Not as a burglar, but as
Morihiko Hasebe
Morihiko Hasebe
Global Executive Creative Director, Hakuhodo
In 1986, Mori began his career as a Hakuhodo copywriter. Mori’s passion
Najoh Tita-Reid
Najoh Tita-Reid
Global Growth Leader I AI, Creativity & Transformation Former Global Chief Growth Officer, Mars Petc
Najoh Tita-Reid is a global growth leader known for driving enterprise transformation
Oliver Allis
Oliver Allis
Brand Director, Yo-Chi
Oliver Allis is an Australian entrepreneur, co‑owner and Brand Director of Yo‑Chi
Olivia Molly Rogers
Olivia Molly Rogers
Model, Mental Health Advocate, Author, Podcaster, Artist
South Australian-born Olivia Molly Rogers has made a name for herself as
Paul Nunnari
Paul Nunnari
CEO Inclusively Made, Paralympian
Paul Nunnari is a Paralympic medallist, performer and disability advocate. He has
Paula Bloodworth
Paula Bloodworth
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Alien Baby, Chief Marketing Officer of Idris Elba's IE7
Paula’s strategic expertise encompasses 17 years spanning London, New York, Shanghai, Portland,
Poppy Reid
Poppy Reid
Founder Curious Media, Journalist
Poppy Reid is a multi-award-winning music and culture journalist, presenter, and commentator.
Rajeev Raja
Rajeev Raja
Founder & Soundsmith, BrandMusiq
Ex-National Creative Director of DDB Mudra. One of India’s finest Jazz and fusion
Rhanna Collins
Rhanna Collins
Head of Commercial, Brand and Digital at National Indigenous Television (NITV)
Rhanna Collins is a proud palawa Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and Head of
Stan Grant
Stan Grant
Award-Winning Australian Journalist, Writer and Radio/TV Presenter
Stan Grant is an accomplished journalist, author, and adventurer, who recently made
Stephen Page AO
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
Subhash Kamath
Subhash Kamath
Consultant, Former CEO BBH & Publicis India, Ex-Chairman Ad Standards Council India
Subhash has been in the business of building brands for 38 years,
Sunita Gloster AM
Sunita Gloster AM
Founder, Goster Advisory
Sunita Gloster AM is Chair of Diversity Council Australia, Non-Executive Director for
Tigest Girma
Tigest Girma
Fantasy Writer & #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Tigest Girma is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Immortal
Timothy Oh
Timothy Oh
General Manager, COL Group International
Timothy Oh is the General Manager of COL Group International, the international arm
Tina Provis
Tina Provis
Senior Influencer Specialist, Havas Red & Former Reality TV Show Contestant
Tina Provis is Senior Influencer Specialist at Havas Red, working at the
Veena Sahajwalla
Veena Sahajwalla
Director of Sustainable Materials Research & Technology, UNSW Sydney
As a leading expert in the field of recycling science, and founding
Will & Woody
Will & Woody
KIIS Network’s National Drive show
Will & Woody is the KIIS Network’s National Drive show, broadcasted across
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