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Jana leads Telstra’s Retail business, which includes a team of over 5,000 passionate high-achievers committed to a customer-focused culture that ensures the customer’s voice is heard at all levels of the organisation.

Jana joined Telstra in 2017 and has since held a number of senior leadership roles, including CEO of Belong, Executive for Customer Value Management, and Executive for Fixed Products.

She brings more than two decades of experience across telecommunications and consumer services, with a strong background in marketing, brand and customer value leadership. Prior to joining Telstra, Jana held senior leadership roles at Vodafone Australia and NRMA, where she led largescale brand and customer transformations, centralised marketing capability, and guided organisations through periods of significant change. Her earlier career includes leadership roles at 3 Mobile Australia and Cable & Wireless UK.

Prior to Telstra, Jana held various leadership positions at NRMA, Vodafone Australia, 3 Mobile Australia, and Cable & Wireless UK.

Jana has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Advertising from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Jana is an engaging and authentic leader who believes that culture isn’t just important – it’s everything.

Sian Chadwick joined ANZ as General Manager Marketing, Australia in 2023. Her 20+ year career in Financial Services spans Australia and UK Banking, Payments and Fintech. With experience in Marketing, Digital, Product and Data consulting, Sian champions customer-centric and data-led approaches to enhance brand strategy, portfolio growth and customer experience.

Prior to joining ANZ, Sian held senior leadership roles at American Express in the UK and Australia. She served as the Vice President of Digital Marketing for the International Card business, before leading the Charge Card and Loyalty portfolio in the United Kingdom. Sian then returned to Australia and for five years was the regional B2B CMO, providing B2B and B2C marketing and big data analytics consultancy services to American Express Merchant customers across Asia Pacific. More recently, Sian led Marketing for Westpac Business Bank, and Regional Marketing for IG Group, a FTSE-listed FinTech

Nic is a SVP at the LEGO Group and Head of Our LEGO Agency (OLA), the LEGO Group’s internal creative and strategic agency.

Nic has a global advertising career spanning 25 years leading award winning agencies. Prior to joining the LEGO Group, Nic was CEO of Catorce DDB, a global agency headquartered in Barcelona to service the SEAT and Cupra brands globally.

Before joining Catorce, Nic was the CEO of McCann World Group Australia leading a national team and integrated offering across 4 office locations.

Prior to McCann, Nicole was the CEO of DDB Sydney. A highly awarded integrated creative agency recognised for its creative excellence and innovation on Volkswagen, McDonald’s, and Sydney Opera House.

Nic is highly regarded by the industry for her integrity, very collaborative style, and the strong relationships that she builds both internally and externally. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and has Board experience for industry and charity organisations.

Alex is a seasoned leader with almost two decades of extensive branding, marketing, and commercial experience. He commenced his career at Procter & Gamble with various assignments across different geographies, including the Prestige Division, where he elevated the Hugo Boss fragrance line. Subsequently, he held senior executive positions steering transformative marketing and communication initiatives to redefine and reposition beauty and luxury goods brands at companies like Coty, Braun, and Swarovski. Most recently, Alex served as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Accor, based in Paris, where he pioneered brand equity and rejuvenation across Accor’s portfolio of hospitality brands. Alex is a German national with extensive experience living in both Europe and Asia and is based at the Group’s Head Office in Hong Kong.

Kellie Hush is one of Australia’s most influential voices in fashion, with 30 years of experience across media, brand strategy, and fashion innovation. She is the former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia, a role she held for six years, where she led the magazine through a dynamic era of storytelling that championed both established and emerging designers, while shaping the cultural conversation around Australian fashion.

She is co-founder and Chief Brand and Strategy Officer of Seamlist Global, a pioneering circular fashion technology platform that creates digital product passports for garments – enabling full traceability, authentication, and resale transparency across the fashion supply chain. Seamlist represents Hush’s ongoing commitment to building the infrastructure for a truly circular fashion economy.

Hush is also a co-founder of The Volte, which has grown to become the world’s largest peer-to-peer luxury fashion rental platform. As Chief Brand and Strategy Officer, she has positioned The Volte at the forefront of the global re-commerce revolution. Under her leadership, the platform expanded internationally in 2025, combining cutting-edge technology with circular fashion principles to transform the way people access and experience designer fashion.

Hush is a co-founding director of the Australian Fashion Council and was appointed CEO of Australian Fashion Week in 2025, where she is leading the event’s reinvention under the AFC’s stewardship. She has served as Acting CEO of the AFC and previously sat on the Board of Directors at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Beyond her executive leadership, Hush is a trusted brand strategist and consultant to leading fashion and corporate clients, including Carla Zampatti and Macquarie Group. She sits on the boards of M.J. Bale and The Best Group, and was formerly a Trustee of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, where she spearheaded the acclaimed Zampatti Powerhouse exhibition in 2022. Her past board work also includes roles with the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation and as a Governor of the St George Foundation.

Kellie Hush’s career reflects a deep commitment to driving sustainable innovation, elevating Australian creativity on the global stage, and challenging traditional models of fashion consumption.

With over two decades of global experience, Amanda is a powerhouse in digital transformation and eCommerce. Consistently ranked among the top 50 eCommerce talents in the industry, she has spent her career revolutionizing digital strategies across both B2B and B2C landscapes.

From scaling eCommerce for Nike in Europe and Australia to driving digital overhauls at L’Oréal and Laminex, Amanda excels at guiding heritage brands into the modern digital era. Currently, she serves as the General Manager for Digital & Innovation at Treasury Wine Estates, where she leads the global charge into innovative MarTech and digital luxury.

Christelle Young is an innovative and results-driven executive with over 20 years of leadership in strategy, transformation, data analytics, AI, and technology. Currently serving as Managing Director at T2 Tea, a B Corp-certified company, she leads the charge in elevating everyday rituals and the art of living, through 100% sustainably sourced tea done differently. Christelle is dedicated to driving a purpose-led brand with sustainable growth, modernizing the brand, elevating AI into retail operations, and expanding its reach.

Previously, as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at L’Oréal, Christelle delivered transformative business outcomes across 33 countries, creating multimillion-euro value through advanced analytics and operational maturity. Her versatile career also spans corporate strategy, organizational redesign, and interim leadership as GM of Finance OTC at Toll Group, where she spearheaded large-scale finance and shared services transformations.

Recognized as a thought leader, Christelle is a sought-after speaker and media contributor on analytics, technology, and innovation. She has co-authored influential tools like the Kearney Analytics Impact Index and served as an advisor to the Melbourne Business School Centre for Business Analytics, shaping the future of education.

Christelle’s foundation in technology, with a Bachelor in IT and a Master of Business Analytics, complements her ability to drive data-led innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health and education, she also serves on nonprofit and academic boards. As a mother of two, she champions inclusive leadership and inspires the next generation to think beyond boundaries.

Rennie Freer is the General Manager of Marketing at Kmart and Target.

With more than 20 years of experience in marketing and brand leadership, Rennie has worked for leading Australian and international brands, including MECCA, Nestlé, Kmart and Target.

Her career spans both agency and client-side roles, giving her experience across brand strategy, customer growth, retail marketing and organisational transformation.

Rennie is particularly interested in building strong teams and supporting the development of future leaders.

She is also a Director of the Kids Plus Foundation and Chair of its Strategy and Innovation Committee.

Nicole is a highly commercial and innovative senior marketing executive with 20+ years experience delivering brand and customer growth strategies for iconic Australian and international brands across retail, media, telecommunications and financial services. Nicole joined Uber in 2024 as Head of Marketing for ANZ across Uber and Uber Eats and was recognised in the 2026 and 2025 B&T CMO Power List.

Nicole has held senior marketing roles at Cashrewards, Westpac, Virgin Mobile and Foxtel and is a Marketing Academy Alumni after being part of the inaugural Australian Leaders Program in 2015. Throughout her career Nicole has delivered many highly recognisable and awarded marketing campaigns and is known for her ability to build compelling brand strategies and deliver impactful business growth.

Alessia is a senior marketing leader with a passion for building iconic brands, accelerating growth, and creating meaningful consumer connections.

Alessia joined PepsiCo in 2017 and brings more than 20 years of experience across Marketing, Innovation, Category Management, and Revenue Growth Management, gained through a diverse career with leading global organisations including Ferrero, Reckitt, and Haleon (formerly GSK).

As the PepsiCo ANZ Foods CMO, she leads a high-performing team responsible for brand strategy, innovation, portfolio development, insights, media and marketing transformation across some of the region’s most iconic food brands like Smith’s, Red Rock Deli, Doritos, Bluebird and Obela.

With extensive experience at the intersection of consumer insight, commercial strategy, and creative excellence, Alessia is passionate about translating evolving consumer needs into growth opportunities that strengthen brands and drive business performance.

A strong advocate for evidence-based marketing, Alessia serves on the Board of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and is committed to advancing the application of marketing science to drive long-term growth. She believes the most successful brands balance commercial performance with authentic consumer relevance, creating enduring competitive advantage for both businesses and consumers.

Originally from Italy, Alessia has called Sydney home for more than 20 years, where she and her partner are raising their two children.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, James is focused on ensuring the continuing connection between customer, community and brand. With a career spanning some of the world’s most iconic luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, James believes that in marketing “creativity and data converge to drive meaningful results.

Tamara is the Chief Marketing Officer, International Division at the SunRice Group after joining in 2022 and has over 25 years of FMCG experience with Dairy Farmers, Kellanova, and SunRice. She has worked across Brand Management, Innovation, Corporate Affairs, General Management and R&D across markets including Australia, NZ, the US and Middle East. Tamara holds a Commerce Degree from UNSW and was named a top 20 CMO in 2018 and 2019 by CMO Australia Magazine. Tamara is an Australasian Advisory Board Member for the Ehrenberg Bass Institute of Marketing Science.

Nikki Clarkson is a Chief Marketing Officer and C-suite media and technology executive with a strong track record in brand growth, customer strategy, and data-led transformation within ASX-listed organisations.

As Chief Marketing Officer at the Victoria Racing Club (VRC), Nikki leads the brand and performance marketing, communications, reputation, content, broadcast and community strategies for the Lexus Melbourne Cup Carnival, driving audience growth, brand relevance, and commercial outcomes. In 2025, her team delivered record results, contributing to a $533 million economic impact for Victoria (+6% YoY) and engaging 7.4 million Australians on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day.

Through targeted audience, brand and experience strategies, Nikki has strengthened visitation and demand, attracting over 71,000 interstate and international visitors, while significantly growing younger audiences—attendance among 18–29-year-olds has increased by 49.5% since 2019.

Previously, as Chief Marketing Officer at Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), Nikki led the launch and growth of the LiSTNR digital audio platform, scaling to over two million registered users and a total reach of ten million Aussies in under three years. She transformed the marketing function into a data-led growth engine, optimising SCA’s CDP and martech stack and delivering 60% of attributed business growth from marketing activity along with the brand and go to market strategy for a new business to business initiative the ‘LiSTNR Adtech Hub’ which delivered $53 million in new digital audio revenue.

Nikki has been recognised several times in the CMOTOP50, Mediaweek’s Top 100 Media Executives and many other industry awards and brings deep expertise across brand, digital, customer, and communications strategy, including reputation management in highly regulated environments.

As Chief Growth Officer, Jonathan is responsible for business growth at Auto & General, spanning divisions including Marketing, Media & Acquisition, Partnerships, Alliances and Innovation. He is a member of the AGH Board, the Insurance Australia Exco, as well as the Pricing & Underwriting Committee and Customer Committee, having joined the company in 2005. Under Jonathan’s watch, A&G’s lead direct brand, Budget Direct has become Australia’s most award-winning insurer, Australia Insurer of the Year for 10 years in a row and Australia’s fastest growing major Motor and Home insurer for the last 10 years, while also picking up multiple Gold Effies along the way. On the partnership front Jonathan’s Partnership department proudly drives forward A&G’s partnerships with the likes of Qantas, ING and Coles.

A proud Dyslexic, Jonathan has extensive experience in all aspects of marketing, media, digital and customer experience across a number of industry sectors including FMCG, Financial Services, Insurance. Jonathan has over 30 years of experience in senior roles in Australia, the UK and the United States. Prior to commencing his business career, Jonathan was a double Commonwealth Games swimming finalist representing Scotland and an All-American swimmer for the mighty Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Yasmina Pinto is an award-winning brand leader with 20 years’ experience transforming some of Australia’s most recognised organisations. As Head of Brand at AGL, she has led major brand transformation initiatives, energy transition campaigns and innovative content partnerships that have helped shape one of Australia’s most recognised brands. Previously Head of Brand at HCF, Yasmina has also lectured in Brand Management at UNSW.

Tony Van-Eyk is a seasoned technology and marketing entrepreneur who understands the opportunities and challenges facing multi-location and enterprise brands in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. As the Managing Director of Birdeye Australia, he works with leading brands across the APAC region to implement transformative solutions in AI, customer experience, and digital automation.

Having founded and led three companies, achieving two successful exits, Tony draws on his entrepreneurial experience to help brands harness emerging technologies and data-driven strategies for measurable growth and operational efficiency.

His achievements have been recognised with multiple prestigious awards, including the AFR Fast Starter, Deloitte Fast 50, and Smart Company 50 Fastest Growing Companies — reflecting his commitment to innovation and proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes across diverse industries.