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UNLOCKING RETAIL EXCELLENCE

Returning March 2024, the Retail Leaders Forum arrives at a critical time for our nation’s retail community.

As pillars of our society, retailers are uniquely positioned to restore confidence in the face of uncertainty. While spend patterns continue to shift, leaders must reimagine the ways they connect with their customer, leveraging the opportunity to create reliable experiences that sustain lasting loyalty through the downturn and beyond.

The Retail Leaders Forum hosts both national and global speakers from some of the world’s most respected and innovative organisations. The Forum is an independent and closed event, designed for retail leaders and delivered by retail leaders. Over two-days, attendees will network with key leaders of industry, hearing case-studies, insights and strategies from the best in the business.

Why Attend

  • The Retail Leaders Forum secures national and global speakers of unmatched quality and immense authority. Our attendees are charged with shaping the conversation, armed with an array of real-time engagement tools.
  • Every session is independently moderated to facilitate candid discussion and debate, and the programme is designed to provide attendees with valuable opportunities to connect in-person on the business that matters.

Gain Access

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Executive Learning Agenda
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400+ Executives
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60+ Industry Speakers
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45+ Insightful Sessions
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5-Star Networking Environment
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2 Powerful Days
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2024 Speakers

INTERNATIONAL
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Tolgahan Cakaloglu
Director of AI & Distinguished Scientist

Walmart (US)
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Tolgahan Cakaloglu
Director of AI & Distinguished Scientist

Walmart (US)
INTERNATIONAL
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Nathalie Roos
Chief Executive Officer

LIPTON Teas & Infusions (NL)
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Nathalie Roos
Chief Executive Officer

LIPTON Teas & Infusions (NL)
INTERNATIONAL
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Dhritiman Saha
Chief Operating Officer

The Container Store (US)
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Dhritiman Saha
Chief Operating Officer

The Container Store (US)
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Doug Jones
Group Chief Executive Officer

Metcash
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Doug Jones
Group Chief Executive Officer

Metcash
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Elle Roseby
Managing Director

Country Road & Trenery
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Elle Roseby
Managing Director

Country Road & Trenery
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Ian Bailey
Managing Director

Kmart Group
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Ian Bailey
Managing Director

Kmart Group

Ian was appointed Managing Director, Kmart in February 2016 and assumed the responsibility for leading the Kmart Group division (encompassing the Kmart Australia and Target Australia businesses) in November 2018. Prior to this, Ian was Kmart’s Chief Operating Officer where he was instrumental in Kmart’s turnaround.

Ian’s experience, both national and international, covers a number of industries including retail, professional services, consulting, technology and healthcare in positions that include general management, sales, business development and project management.

Ian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

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Jennifer Child
Chief Executive Officer

OrotonGroup
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Jennifer Child
Chief Executive Officer

OrotonGroup
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Natalie Ellis
Vice President & General Manager APAC

Foot Locker
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Natalie Ellis
Vice President & General Manager APAC

Foot Locker

Natalie has served as VP/General Manager of Foot Locker Asia Pacific since 2017. Her previous roles at Foot Locker, Inc. include VP/GM of the Foot Locker US women’s business, as well as VP, Global Corporate Strategy.

Prior to joining Foot Locker, Natalie was SVP, Brand Development at L Brands / Victoria’s Secret Beauty, and Principal at the Boston Consulting Group.

Natalie holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, a MA from the School for Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, and an A.B. from Princeton University

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Stefan Vermeulen
Managing Director

Nespresso Oceania
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Stefan Vermeulen
Managing Director

Nespresso Oceania
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Launa Inman
Chair

Melbourne Fashion Festival
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Launa Inman
Chair

Melbourne Fashion Festival
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Anthony Heraghty
Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Super Retail Group
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Anthony Heraghty
Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Super Retail Group
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Ryan Baker
Chief Customer Officer

Bunnings Group
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Ryan Baker
Chief Customer Officer

Bunnings Group

Ryan was appointed Chief Customer Officer in October, 2022. Prior to this he was Bunnings’ Director of Store Operations and previously held senior national and state Retail Operations leadership roles since he joined Bunnings in 2001.

In his current role, Ryan is responsible for leading Bunnings’ Merchandise, Marketing, Data and Analytics, Store Development and Competitor Insights teams. He is dedicated to cultivating and delivering an exceptional service experience for all customers through a customer-centric approach and continuous process refinement.

Ryan is passionate about creating and fostering a culture where his team feels supported and empowered to make a difference. He focuses on creating opportunities for all team to develop and become the best version of themselves and has a keen interest in mentoring the next generation who will lead Bunnings into the future.

Outside of work Ryan is married with three children who he enjoys spending as much time as possible with. He is an avid Brisbane Broncos fan, loves to spend time with family and friends and enjoys getting out and seeing new places.

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Catherine Williamson
Chief Executive Officer

Wittner Shoes Australia
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Catherine Williamson
Chief Executive Officer

Wittner Shoes Australia
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Rebecca Hard
Group Retail Chief Executive Officer

The Sussan Group
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Rebecca Hard
Group Retail Chief Executive Officer

The Sussan Group
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Kinda Grange
Chief Executive Officer

Maggie Beer Holdings
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Kinda Grange
Chief Executive Officer

Maggie Beer Holdings
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Goran Stefkovski
Chief Technology Officer

Kogan.com
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Goran Stefkovski
Chief Technology Officer

Kogan.com
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Vicki Slavina
Chief Operations Officer

Koala
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Vicki Slavina
Chief Operations Officer

Koala
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Brett Spinks
Managing Director ANZ

Swarovski
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Brett Spinks
Managing Director ANZ

Swarovski
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Dr Marnie Gibson
Global People Director

T2 Tea
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Dr Marnie Gibson
Global People Director

T2 Tea

Marnie is a commercially astute HR/OD leader and currently in the role of Global People Director at T2 Tea. She has worked in HR leadership roles in multi-national retail and FMCG companies, government, financial services, mining and professional services in Australia and across APAC with expertise in Asian markets. Her work in OD inspired her to complete a doctorate researching leading and engaging remote employees in 2018, which has become a very relevant focus post Covid. As a working practitioner, she also lectures in HR at USQ and has written HR programs to drive more practical experience for the HR professionals of the future and volunteers on not-for-profit boards currently holding the role of Chair of the People and Culture Committee for Reclink Australia.

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James Holloman
Chief Marketing Officer

David Jones
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James Holloman
Chief Marketing Officer

David Jones
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Alice Barbery
Chief Executive Officer

Universal Store
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Alice Barbery
Chief Executive Officer

Universal Store
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Nick Bangs
Head of Unilever ANZ

Unilever
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Nick Bangs
Head of Unilever ANZ

Unilever

Nick Bangs has been with Unilever for 20 years, having first started his career as a
graduate in the Unilever Future Leaders Program in 2003. Over the past two
decades, Nick has worked in a variety of roles, predominantly within customer
development, both locally and internationally. More recently, Nick oversaw the
New Zealand business as Managing Director from 2016 to 2021, before moving
back to Australia to take on the role of General Manager for Unilever’s Homecare,
Beauty and Personal Care business. In March 2023, Nick was named Head of
Country for Unilever ANZ.
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In his new role, Nick is committed to driving purpose-led growth at Unilever, with a
focus on building brands that make a difference, including Dove, Rexona and
Hellmann’s. He is passionate about building strong retail partnerships that deliver
great business results, whilst bringing sustainability to life in ways that are simple
and cost-effective for consumers. Within the business, Nick takes great pride in
driving a strong and thriving performance culture; aligning work to values and
ensuring Unilever remains famous for building great careers.

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Emma Miller
Head of HR APAC, Director Global Talent Management

Boardriders
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Emma Miller
Head of HR APAC, Director Global Talent Management

Boardriders
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Kyle Faulconer
Chief Executive Officer ANZ

PepsiCo
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Kyle Faulconer
Chief Executive Officer ANZ

PepsiCo
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Simon Lowden
Chief Transformation Officer

The Arnott's Group
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Simon Lowden
Chief Transformation Officer

The Arnott's Group
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Matt Kershaw
Global Head of People Development

Domino's Pizza Enterprises
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Matt Kershaw
Global Head of People Development

Domino's Pizza Enterprises

At Domino’s, people are at the heart of everything that we do. So, it’s important that we educate, motivate and inspire our people to be the best that they can possibly be. Matt has been challenged to build a world-class leadership development program and deliver cutting-edge training to Domino’s team members and franchisees across Australia and New Zealand.

Prior to joining Domino’s, Matt spent nine years as the Chief Executive Officer of yLead – a non-profit that delivers leadership development to the education sector in Australia and New Zealand. In this role, Matt was responsible for producing in-house workshops, national and international leadership forums, and overseas immersion programs to over 30,000 people each year.

It is Matt’s in-depth knowledge of empowering young people, coupled with his experience running a small, fast-paced business that make him such a unique asset as Domino’s Global Head of People Development.

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Chris Garlick
Chief Executive Officer

Starbucks Australia
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Chris Garlick
Chief Executive Officer

Starbucks Australia
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Andrew Stark
Global Managing Director

Flight Centre
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Andrew Stark
Global Managing Director

Flight Centre

Andrew Stark is the global managing director for Flight Centre Travel Group's flagship leisure brand Flight Centre.

Andrew relocated from South Africa with his family and is now based in Brisbane to oversee the Flight Centre brand in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Canada.

Joining FCTG in 2000 as a corporate business development manager in his native South Africa. Andrew left the company briefly before returning in January 2005 as general manager of product and marketing in South Africa, before moving to FCTG New Zealand to take on a similar role for a two-year period.

In 2010, Andrew returned to South Africa to run the company’s corporate business and has since served as leisure general manager, managing director for South Africa and MEA managing director before stepping into his current role in 2022.

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Jody Farrell
General Merchandise Manager for Food & Sundries

Costco Wholesale Australia
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Jody Farrell
General Merchandise Manager for Food & Sundries

Costco Wholesale Australia

Jody joined Costco in 2011 and has worked in different Food & Sundries department from 2011 to 2020. She was then promoted Assistant General Merchandise Manager for Food & Sundries & worked in the position from January 2020 until Oct 2022 when she was promoted to General Merchandise Manager for Food & Sundries. Jody has now been with Costco for over 10 years.

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Rosemary Martin
General Manager eCommerce & Marketing

Rebel Sport
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Rosemary Martin
General Manager eCommerce & Marketing

Rebel Sport
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Richard Goodman
Chief Executive Officer

Foodco
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Richard Goodman
Chief Executive Officer

Foodco

Richard was born in Sydney, Australia. Following his primary education, he completed a Certificate in Business Administration, the Australia Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course and Executive Masters in Business Administration. Richard is a member of AICD and Chief Executive Officer of Foodco Group and State Advisor Board Member of the Starlight Foundation.r

Prior to joining Foodco in 2022, Richard was Managing Director of Heinemann Australia, Chairman of the Australian Duty-Free Association (ADFA) and Board member of the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) and held other leadership roles at David Jones, Australia’s premium Department Store.

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Damian Madden
Director of Consumer Experience & Digital Transformation

Pernod Ricard Winemakers
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Damian Madden
Director of Consumer Experience & Digital Transformation

Pernod Ricard Winemakers
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Adrian MacRaild
General Manager Operations

Bakers Delight
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Adrian MacRaild
General Manager Operations

Bakers Delight
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Varun Verma
Chief Data Analytics Officer

L’Oréal ANZ
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Varun Verma
Chief Data Analytics Officer

L’Oréal ANZ

Varun Verma is an AI and Data Analytics leader based in Melbourne, Australia. With more than a decade of professional experience across industries and cultures, his achievements in the field of Data Analytics domain are extraordinary. He led and worked for top-tier companies like L’Oréal, Heineken, PwC, Visa, Accenture, and Allianz. He possesses various analytical skills, including digital & data strategy, business intelligence, machine learning, big data, and Artificial Intelligence. His educational qualification includes an MBA in Marketing & Information Systems and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science. He holds and secures the challenging role of Chief Data Analytics Officer at L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand.

Varun has remarkable attainment by being an individual Patent Owner - a method for computer for program product for determining a dominant account profile of an account using machine learning tree-net gradient boosting algorithm. The objective was to run automated AI-driven marketing campaigns customized for consumers based on past purchase behavior.

Varun has been actively involved in public speaking workshops and seminars in the Asia Pacific region to share his professional expertise around Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence. In addition, Varun was chosen as a subject matter expert to deliver many workshops on “Machine Learning & AI as a part of Data Analytics Academy to groups of data scientists from Asia Pacific countries/markets.

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Pamela Bishop
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Blooms The Chemist
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Pamela Bishop
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Blooms The Chemist

Pamela is a senior executive with over 20 years’ experience in retail across Ireland and Australia, with experience in operations, merchandise, and marcomms. Pamela is the Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at retail pharmacy group, Blooms The Chemist where she oversees end-to-end business operations. She is also a Non-Executive Director with Bambuddha Group, a social enterprise committed to creating a sustainable world of equity and opportunity for everyone.

Pamela is convinced that business can be a force for good and leads her company’s ESG committee to develop responsible business practices and purpose-led activities.

Pamela is known for her leadership, integrity, work ethic, and her ability to stay true to a greater vision. She thrives when collaborating and implementing change and holds an exceptional track record for improving business performance and driving positive impact.

In 2022 she was the recipient of the Highest Honour Game Changer Award, at the Corporate Kindness Awards and was a finalist in the ‘creating change’ category, at the Women in Business Awards on the Gold Coast.

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Kieron Ritchard
Chief Executive Officer

Fantastic Furniture
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Kieron Ritchard
Chief Executive Officer

Fantastic Furniture
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Kerrie Hockless
Head of Sustainability & Group Strategy Manager

Michael Hill
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Kerrie Hockless
Head of Sustainability & Group Strategy Manager

Michael Hill
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Katie Moran
General Manager Sustainability

Scentre Group
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Katie Moran
General Manager Sustainability

Scentre Group
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Sally Townsend
Head of Sustainability

Blackmores Group
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Sally Townsend
Head of Sustainability

Blackmores Group
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John Batistich
Non-Executive Director

Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
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John Batistich
Non-Executive Director

Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
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Fran Ereira
Non-Executive Director

Baby Bunting
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Fran Ereira
Non-Executive Director

Baby Bunting
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Lisa D'Amico
Director

Lisa D'Amico
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Lisa D'Amico
Director

Lisa D'Amico

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  • 8:00 am
    Registration, Refreshments & Networking
  • 8:40 am
    Opening Remarks from the Chair
    speaker
    John Batistich
    Non-Executive Director

    Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
  • 8:45 am
    Opening Keynote
    speaker
    Doug Jones
    Group Chief Executive Officer

    Metcash
  • 9:05 am
    Event Partner Keynote
  • 9:35 am
    Outlook Session

    Redefining Opportunity Amidst Prevailing Uncertainty

    • Executive priorities through continual social, cultural & economic headwinds.
    • Mapping value across customer landscape: Responses to evolving behaviours, spending patterns & consumer confidence. 
    • Approaches to retail’s ongoing attrition challenge. 
    speaker
    Launa Inman
    Chair

    Melbourne Fashion Festival
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    Nick Bangs
    Head of Unilever ANZ

    Unilever
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    Rebecca Hard
    Group Retail Chief Executive Officer

    The Sussan Group
  • 10:20 am
    Morning Refreshments & Networking
  • 10:50 am
    Platinum Keynote
  • 11:15 am
    National Keynote
    speaker
    Ian Bailey
    Managing Director

    Kmart Group
  • 11:40 am
    Keynote Interview
    speaker
    Jennifer Child
    Chief Executive Officer

    OrotonGroup
  • 12:00 pm
    Lunch & Networking
  • 1:00 pm

    BREAKOUT 1: Customer Experience

    Partner Keynote

    BREAKOUT 2: Customer Insights

    Partner Keynote

    BREAKOUT 3: Customer Opportunity

    Partner Keynote

  • 1:20 pm

    BREAKOUT 1: Panel Discussion

    Delivering Dynamic & Valuable Customer Experiences 

    • Balancing digital innovation with authentic human experience.  
    • Exclusive, local & personal: delivering unique delight at scale. 
    • Curating the seamless flow of elevated CX. 
    speaker
    Chris Garlick
    Chief Executive Officer

    Starbucks Australia
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    Vicki Slavina
    Chief Operations Officer

    Koala
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    Damian Madden
    Director of Consumer Experience & Digital Transformation

    Pernod Ricard Winemakers
    speaker
    Pamela Bishop
    Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

    Blooms The Chemist
    speaker
    Lisa D'Amico
    Director

    Lisa D'Amico

    BREAKOUT 2: Panel Discussion

    Reimagining Loyalty through Deep Consumer Understanding

    • Anticipating customer need without compromising on sustaining trust.  
    • Leading approaches to understanding & projecting customer behaviour.  
    • Cultivating loyalty through community. 
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    Adrian MacRaild
    General Manager Operations

    Bakers Delight
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    Varun Verma
    Chief Data Analytics Officer

    L’Oréal ANZ
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    Rosemary Martin
    General Manager eCommerce & Marketing

    Rebel Sport
    speaker
    Fran Ereira
    Non-Executive Director

    Baby Bunting

    BREAKOUT 3: Panel Discussion

    Beyond Retail: Diversifying Business Outlooks

    • Expanding services & ecosystems to satisfy growing consumer need.  
    • Anywhere & everywhere: taking the first steps into newer markets.  
    • Surveying digital opportunity: Retail media, data sharing & marketplaces.  
    speaker
    Richard Goodman
    Chief Executive Officer

    Foodco
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    Catherine Williamson
    Chief Executive Officer

    Wittner Shoes Australia
    speaker
    Jody Farrell
    General Merchandise Manager for Food & Sundries

    Costco Wholesale Australia
    speaker
    John Batistich
    Non-Executive Director

    Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
  • 2:15 pm

    BREAKOUT 1: Instore Operations

    Partner Keynote

    BREAKOUT 2: Engagement

    Partner Keynote

    BREAKOUT 3: Customer Fulfilment

    Partner Keynote

  • 2:40 pm

    BREAKOUT 1: Instore Operations

    Keynote + Q&A

    speaker
    James Holloman
    Chief Marketing Officer

    David Jones
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    Lisa D'Amico
    Director

    Lisa D'Amico

    BREAKOUT 2: Engagement

    Keynote + Q&A

    speaker
    Goran Stefkovski
    Chief Technology Officer

    Kogan.com
    speaker
    Fran Ereira
    Non-Executive Director

    Baby Bunting

    BREAKOUT 3: Customer Fulfilment

    Keynote + Q&A

    speaker
    Ryan Baker
    Chief Customer Officer

    Bunnings Group
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    John Batistich
    Non-Executive Director

    Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
  • 3:05 pm
    Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
  • 3:45 pm
    Networking Session
  • 3:50 pm
    Platinum Keynote
  • 4:10 pm
    People Session

    Investing in Empowerment: Bettering People Management, Retention & Capabilities

    • Confronting retail’s ongoing attrition challenge. 
    • Harnessing the power in potential through capability building. 
    • Leveraging technology to support an engaged & informed employee experience. 
    speaker
    Dr Marnie Gibson
    Global People Director

    T2 Tea
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    Emma Miller
    Head of HR APAC, Director Global Talent Management

    Boardriders
    speaker
    Matt Kershaw
    Global Head of People Development

    Domino's Pizza Enterprises
  • 4:50 pm
    Visionary Keynote
    speaker
    Tolgahan Cakaloglu
    Director of AI & Distinguished Scientist

    Walmart (US)
  • 5:15 pm
    Closing Remarks from the Chair
    speaker
    John Batistich
    Non-Executive Director

    Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
  • 5:20 pm
    Network Drinks Reception
  • 6:30 pm
    Close of Day One
  • 8:30 am
    Registration, Refreshments & Networking
  • 8:55 am
    Opening Remarks from the Chair
    speaker
    John Batistich
    Non-Executive Director

    Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
  • 9:00 am
    Global Keynote
    speaker
    Nathalie Roos
    Chief Executive Officer

    LIPTON Teas & Infusions (NL)
  • 9:30 am
    Strategy Session

    Driving Priorities Along the Pathway to Growth 

    • Forecasting through extraordinary times: Executive learnings, trends & bold decision-making. 
    • Leveraging digital opportunity to deliver strategic market impact. 
    • De-siloing department functions & communications.
    speaker
    Kieron Ritchard
    Chief Executive Officer

    Fantastic Furniture
    speaker
    Kinda Grange
    Chief Executive Officer

    Maggie Beer Holdings
    speaker
    Andrew Stark
    Global Managing Director

    Flight Centre
    speaker
    Kyle Faulconer
    Chief Executive Officer ANZ

    PepsiCo
  • 10:10 am
    Diamond Keynote
  • 10:40 am
    Keynote Interview
    speaker
    Elle Roseby
    Managing Director

    Country Road & Trenery
  • 11:00 am
    Morning Refreshments & Networking
  • 11:30 am
    National Keynote
    speaker
    Anthony Heraghty
    Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

    Super Retail Group
  • 11:50 am
    Platinum Keynote
  • 12:10 pm
    Respond Session

    Aligning Strategic Imperatives with Social Responsibility 

    • Examining the discourse of sustainable consumption, circularity & surpassing tokenism. 
    • Improving retail transparency: combining operational excellence with ESG reporting. 
    • Harnessing retail influence to align social sustainability with business outlooks.   
    speaker
    Simon Lowden
    Chief Transformation Officer

    The Arnott's Group
    speaker
    Kerrie Hockless
    Head of Sustainability & Group Strategy Manager

    Michael Hill
    speaker
    Katie Moran
    General Manager Sustainability

    Scentre Group
    speaker
    Sally Townsend
    Head of Sustainability

    Blackmores Group
  • 12:50 pm
    National Keynote
    speaker
    Natalie Ellis
    Vice President & General Manager APAC

    Foot Locker
  • 1:10 pm
    Lunch Welcome Remarks
  • 1:20 pm
    Lunch and Networking
  • 2:20 pm
    Leadership Session

    The Leadership Endeavour: Navigating Change with Confidence 

    • Building & sustaining an agile & dynamic workforce.  
    • Protecting the power of change: balancing change fatigue along the pathway to transformation. 
    • Enhancing executive leadership, governance & communication. 
    speaker
    Brett Spinks
    Managing Director ANZ

    Swarovski
    speaker
    Stefan Vermeulen
    Managing Director

    Nespresso Oceania
    speaker
    Alice Barbery
    Chief Executive Officer

    Universal Store
  • 3:05 pm
    Closing Keynote
    speaker
    Dhritiman Saha
    Chief Operating Officer

    The Container Store (US)
  • 3:25 pm
    Closing Remarks from the Chair
    speaker
    John Batistich
    Non-Executive Director

    Zip Co, Foodco Group, Ksubi, Moose Toys & Sunnyfields Disability Services
  • 3:30 pm
    Close of Event
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Retail Leaders Forum

Celebrating its 13th year, the Retail Leaders Forum is unparalleled in the level of delegates and speakers it attracts. The Forum is driven by an ambitious business agenda, and our audience is screened for seniority to ensure you are networking with the minds shaping business.

Our limited keynote and moderated panel speaking opportunities will effectively embed you in this top-end business community. Digital and physical brand activations, as well as consultations in dedicated activation spaces further enable you to engage with this decision-making audience. As a marketing platform to demonstrate expertise, credibility and grow your business with the Retail industry, the Retail Leaders Forum offers unrivalled cut-through.

 

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Jessica Ewing-Flynn – Commercial Manager
Tel: 0400 998 248
Email: [email protected]

 

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 61 2 8004 8590

Venue/Accommodation Details

  • Venue
place

PULLMAN ALBERT PARK

Grand Ballroom , 65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC, 3004. Please click here for more details.

 

Pricing and Discounts

Early Bird Registration
Sold Out
Standard Registration
(from 02/12/2023)
$1995 + GST
$5985 + GST

Attendance at the Retail Leaders Forum is strictly for professionals within the Retail Industry. If you are a Service Provider to this industry, please email [email protected] to discuss your involvement.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 61 2 8004 8590

 

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Jessica Ewing-Flynn – Commercial Manager
Tel: 0400 998 248
Email: [email protected]

 

We look forward to delivering this event for you.

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