For over a decade, Maggie has been CEO of Creative Factory, one of Australia’s most successful design and digital agencies.

Lucy is the CEO of Melior Investment Management and co-founded Melior in 2018 with the vision of taking impact investing mainstream by establishing a dedicated Australian and NZ equities manager committed to delivering competitive returns and positive environmental and social impact.

Prior to Kylie Blucher's tenure with Nine, she moved through the ranks within the Southern Cross Austereo Radio Network, holding Executive roles in Brisbane at B105 and in Sydney at 2Day FM and Triple M.

Michelle has 25+ years’ experience in the events, sports and design industries in Australia as well as across the Asia Pacific and UK. An experienced senior executive in Marketing, Communications and Business Development, Michelle also previously served on the board of AFL Europe, working in a voluntary capacity as a Commissioner to support the work of the 22 member nations.

Prior to commencing her business career, Julia was an Australian representative in Rowing, competing at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, and winning two World Championships in Women's Four and Eight. Our Women's Four was awarded Australian Team of the Year in 2001.

Sally is an experienced Company Director and Chair.

Sam Squiers is an award-winning Sports Journalist, Presenter, Author and the founder of Sportette.

Sandra is an experienced marketing, communications, media and sponsorship professional.

Sonja is a high energy transformational leader experienced in working in complex environments to deliver national and state impact.

With a love of sports from a young age, Wen was always playing the sport of the season growing up.

Elissa Crowther-Pal joined Westpac in 2010 and is Head of Westpac Private Wealth Global Investment Services.

Cecilia is a Partner at SEC Newgate and currently heads up the firm’s Melbourne Research Team. She is a senior research, strategy and social policy professional with over 20 years’ experience in leading and achieving outcomes and change across the commercial, government, community and humanitarian sectors through the creation, translation and application of insights and strategy.

Bronwyn is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, lawyer admitted in Queensland and New York, and co-founder of Lacuna Professional Solutions, the winner of the Innovator of the Year (Company) at the 2021 Australian Law Awards.

Britt is a public relations, media, and communications specialist with over ten years of experience working with Australia’s biggest brands and talent in sports, lifestyle, and entertainment.

In sports, you can’t always win. And when you do, it’s a team effort. The same goes for business. An innovative leader and board member dedicated to uplifting others, Allira Hudson-Gofer achieves outcomes through strategy, operations, and transformation.

Alison Mirams is the Executive Chair of boutique tier one construction company, Roberts Co, having also served as the founding Chief Executive Officer.

Sandra D'Souza is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with an extensive portfolio spanning finance, operations, strategy, marketing, and sales.

Nicolé is a commercially grounded executive with international experience in driving successful organisation transformation, managing mergers and acquisitions, delivering strategic benefits and outcomes, and the operational management of company Suppliers/Partners to achieve value-adding business performance.

For over 35 years, together with my husband and business partner, I was involved in the leadership of two companies that services the needs of fitness professionals in Australia.

With a career spanning over 25 years, Leilani is a respected and experienced infrastructure finance and advisory professional having held a number of governance and leadership positions in both the private and public sectors.

Ros is nib’s Group Executive Legal and Chief Risk Officer, with responsibility for the Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Governance function of the nib Group in Australia and its global operations.

MJ Bellotti’s executive career spans 25 years. She brings deep expertise in business and people strategy, corporate affairs (reputation, stakeholder, and risk management), marketing, and sustainability.

Vickie King has 20+ years experience in the technology sector in Australia, New Zealand and Asia with multidisciplinary skills across strategy, product, operations, design, brand and marketing.

Dr Emma Beckman is a Teaching and Research academic at the University of Queensland. Emma is passionate about engaging in research to improve the lives of people with a disability through sports, physical activity, and exercise.

Nicolle Kelly, is an insightful, outcome-driven and influential senior executive currently leading the development of the Queensland SportsTech industry, aligned to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Heidi Hauf has 20 years experience working in strategic advisory, project management and policy roles with business, government and NGOs.

Narrelle Lowe is a finance and banking professional with significant experience in the fields of financial markets, banking, treasury operations and relationship management.

Kathryn is a visionary leader and innovator whose contributions span across the technological sector in Australia and beyond.

Julie Cotter has over 10 years’ experience as a Board Director. She is a research and innovation leader with a strong background in finance.

Jamie Ford is an electric strategic growth leader with 15 years of experience pushing the boundaries of customer experience in areas like health and wellbeing, education, management consulting and creative design.

Kyla represented Australia in wrestling for ten years and competed at the 2008 Olympics. To date Kyla is Australia’s only female wrestling Olympian. Kyla graduated from USyd medicine in 2006 and worked in remote areas on Australia and Canada before settling in Canberra as a GP.

Acknowledged as a business transformation specialist, Paula has a deep understanding of risk, stakeholder engagement, governance and cultural drivers to enable scalability, improve performance, generate revenue and deliver sustainable growth.

Jo Masters is the Chief Economist of Barrenjoey Capital Partners, a disruptor in Australian financial services.

Feyi is a Partner at SEC Newgate and has worked in strategic communications for more than 20 years.

Sally is currently a Non-executive Director at Regis Aged Care, Eastern Health, Regional Investment Corporation, Melbourne Football Club, Suburban Rail Loop Authority and ASX-listed Netwealth Group limited and Netwealth Superannuation Services

Katrina is an experienced financial professional with over 30 years of financial services, consulting and professional services experience. She is a Chartered Accountant with Masters of Tax and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Rosie Keane was appointed Consul General of Ireland to Sydney, with accreditation to the State of New South Wales in September 2021.

Kelli is the Head of Athlete Development at one of Queensland’s best private girls’ schools, having spent over 20 years designing and delivering elite junior sporting and educational programs.

Rebekah’s track record, experience and reputation for strategic insight and entrepreneurial vision have helped shape a globally successful career in the digital and emerging media arenas.

Maria is a senior marketing and communications professional who engages with c-suite, boards, eminent professionals and organisations to help them achieve success. She has worked across multiple markets including property, mining, tourism, energy, arts, not-for-profit, education & research, health, and data & telco in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, EMEA and South America.

Beverley is responsible for leading Queensland Investment Corporation's Liquid Markets Group. She was previously Chief Economist at QIC and has held senior economist positions at the Bank of England in London, and at Queensland Treasury.

Kirby is an experienced leadership coach, educator, facilitator and presenter with a successful career in education, extensive career as captain of elite cricket teams, and more recently leadership consultant and executive coach.

A senior executive with experience across transport, mining and construction sectors, Loretta has worked for Keolis Downer and Transdev, two leading global public transport operators, and has held the role of Managing Director in three iconic Australian public transport networks, Sydney Ferries, Melbourne Metropolitan Bus and Gold Coast Light Rail.

Amanda Johnston-Pell is a recognised global leader in business transformation, digital sales, marketing, brand and entrepreneurship.

Kate Howitt has over 20 years’ experience as a professional investor.

Carmen Wearne is a resilient and driven leader with 15+ years in strategy, business development and marketing. She is currently a Director at Deloitte, leading their Industry & Sector Transformation program and marketing function. Carmen represented Australia in rowing at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. She won three Gold, two Silver and five bronze medals at an international level.

Libby Nankivell is dedicated and passionate about women's sports, with a proven track record of empowering people to reach their full potential. With decades of experience as an executive for both government and the private sector, Libby has become a trusted advisor and guide for aspiring females. She is Vice President at Queensland Rugby Union.

Tracey is the Chief Content Officer for Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning film and television production company, Hoodlum, and the current President of Screen Producers Australia.

Kate Yeowart is a professional Director and Consultant in real estate who has always maintained an active interest in sport as a participant and as a leader in sports management.

Robyn Conza is an entrepreneur and accomplished senior executive with over 25 years’ experience in executive search and organisational consulting. She is the Co-Founder of YOUmanity, supporting boards and executives with strategy development and execution, performance-optimised structure design, leadership development and talent acquisition.

Rebecca is a partner with KPMG Australia with over 25+ years of industry experience working in senior leadership roles across defence, construction, oil and gas and professional services.

As owner and director of leading marketing agency Superdream, Kirsty has spent her career working with some of Australia's leading brands including Guide Dogs, Paramount Pictures and Origin Energy.

Jennifer is on the Board of ASX200 listed Centuria Industrial REIT (CIP), Surf Lifesaving Australia and the Advisory Board of proptech startup Vennu. She has 20+ years of diverse leadership experience from roles in property, retail, major events and festivals, arts and culture, professional services and tourism.

Caroline is an entrepreneurial marketer and customer champion who has held senior leadership roles in start-ups to multi-nationals working across Australia, Asia and the USA.

Marieke D'Cruz is a former world champion, world record-holder and Olympian in swimming. After having worked for McKinsey & Company in Sydney, Marieke is now the principal of Fortius Consulting, a firm supporting individuals and organisations to reach their full potential across the public, private, sport and NFP sectors.

With a career spanning Banking, Finance, Wealth Management, and Insurance sectors, Raelene has led several transformation and M&A programs and developed strong leadership, operational excellence, distribution, and marketing skills across different countries and cultures.

Tamsin is a transformation specialist with expertise in activating human potential and creating lasting change through her work in Health Science, Modern Psychology, Neuroscience, and Communications.

As Chief Financial and Operating Officer for Infrastructure NSW and previous held position as Chief Financial Officer for NSW Treasury, Deborah holds a wealth of financial and strategy experience which also spans to previous executive roles at Unilever Australia and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

A leading expert in digital and business transformation, Cara was appointed to lead Cover-More Group as Group CEO in 2020.

Jennie leads the People & Culture function at SEC Newgate Communications, providing support and advice on a broad range of human resources and strategic issues.

Katie has a strategic and commercial focus with a track record of successful execution and people leadership in medical, NFP, aged care, clinical trials, information technology and financial services industries.

Tracy is an experienced and highly respected People & Culture professional, known for building strong relationships, coaching and being a trusted advisor.

Amy Duggan is a highly respected former Matildas footballer having represented Australia. She has subsequently achieved a successful media career with Fox Sports, ABC, WIN News and now Optus Sport.

Rachael is an experienced CEO, entrepreneur and energised workforce adviser and leadership recruiter who has worked across not-for-profit, tech start-up, social enterprise, recruitment and government.

With over 15 years experience in HR and consulting in Australia, UK and Canada, Kristy has led the development of Talent strategy initiatives including EY’s Athlete Programs and Women Athletes Business Network (WABN). She was also a key team member managing EY’s sponsorship of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Tracie is a leading sport communication strategist and senior executive with almost 40 years' experience in the media-sport industry, managing high performing teams and major state, national and international campaigns across a wide variety of sports, including five Olympic Games.

In a 20-year career in journalism, Georgina was a news reporter in Brisbane and Sydney, covering the Lockyer Valley floods and some of the biggest breaking stories for Nine’s print and digital stable. She was the first female chief rugby writer in The Sydney Morning Herald's 190-year history, covering three Rugby World Cups, an Olympics and a British and Irish Lions tour.

Gillian is an accomplished engineering and project management professional with over 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams across Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Southeast Asia and Ireland.

Fiona Wood has been a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and researcher for almost 30 years and is Director of the Burns Service of Western Australia (BSWA).

Melanie is currently Chief Strategy Officer at Wunderman Thompson Australia, a company dedicated to unlocking the commercial value of human motivation by finding an organisation’s true purpose.

Belinda is a non-executive company director and a corporate consultant with extensive experience in business strategy, financial transactions, risk oversight, corporate governance and cultural change management.

Louise is responsible for leading the Accenture Strategy & Consulting business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

Lauren joined nib in 2018 as Head of People & Culture and was recently promoted to Group Chief People Officer in 2022 to drive and lead nib’s people agenda. .

Moya Dodd is a lawyer and a former international footballer who speaks regularly on issues of equality, diversity, inclusion and integrity, sharing her extensive experience in sport both on and off the field.

Marina Go is chair of Adore Beauty, a non-executive director of Netball Australia, EnergyAustralia, Autosports Group, 7-Eleven and Transurban, a member of the UNSW Business Advisory Council and the ANU Centre for Asian Australian Leadership Advisory Board.

Australian-born, Sonja Vodusek brings more than 25 years of international experience in the global luxury hospitality industry.

Kate is a trusted and experienced problem solver, facilitator and management consultant.

Emma leads Accenture's Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) business across Australia and New Zealand and is a Managing Director and Senior Client Executive from the Sydney office.

Kylie Rampa is Chief Executive Officer of QIC (Queensland Investment Corporation), with more than 25 years' experience in investment management, particularly in real assets investing.

Claire Blake is the Chief Financial and Operating Officer of QIC, one of Australia’s largest institutional investment managers with over $100B in assets under management.

Cathy Yuncken is an independent non-executive director with over thirty years executive experience in the financial services industry.

Steph is a Professional Accredited Coach and qualified practitioner in the field of positive psychology.

Marguerite Fitzgerald leads Australia’s largest cruise organisation as President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia.

Stef is an Australian Partner at EY in New York, focused on advising the world's largest banks on strategic workforce and transformational issues.

Belinda is a dedicated ‘for purpose’ specialist, with over 25 years of extensive experience in sport, commercial and strategic partnerships, marketing, media, and not-for-profits industries.

Emma Warren is an experienced corporate professional who is passionate about helping individuals to realise their potential.

Dr Sarah Hill has a great passion for creating thriving cities. As CEO of the Western Parkland City Authority, Sarah is delivering the vision for 'a metropolis of three cities’', a vision she co-created as the inaugural CEO of the Greater Sydney Commission

Leanne is an accomplished and respected board director, chief executive, strategist and communicator. She is Chair of Netball Queensland and Non-Executive Director of Helloworld Travel and the Museum of Brisbane. As former CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland, she inspired the world to experience the best address on Earth.

Jennifer is the global head of People and Culture for Cochlear Limited, an iconic Australian company who is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. She brings 30+ years’ experience in professional services, FMCG and life sciences industries.

Rachel is an experienced global executive with 27 years in management consulting and leadership for some of Australia’s largest companies.

Sarah Zeljko is the Chair of both Energy Queensland and Stockyard Beef, and is a Non-Executive Director of Unitywater, Verbrec, Intellidesign and Venlo.

Taya Short has worked on major sporting events for over a decade. Since her first trip to the London 2012 Olympic Games as the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC)’s social media manager, her Olympic passport has been stamped in Russia, South Korea, Brazil, China and Austria.

Suzie is a highly qualified and experienced executive coach who is passionate about inspiring exceptional performance in both individuals and teams. Suzie has been leading Forté Communications for 25 years.

Sarah is a two-time Olympian for Rowing and former international Sailor, and since retiring from competitive sport has built a career in sport.

Lynne has over 25 years of experience in executive search and leadership consulting as a practice leader in the consumer, health, technology/digital and industrial markets.

Danika Johnston is a commercial digital media and marketing executive with experience in; digital media and monetisation, social platforms, strategic brand partnerships, media and industry relationships...

Belinda is the Founding Director of 9Springs, a leading independent property investment, advisory and project management group, based in Sydney.

Evelyn is Aurecon's Managing Director for Queensland, responsible for the leadership and performance of the Queensland business, including health & safety, project and financial performance, client and staff engagement.

Leanne is Chief Risk Officer at Suncorp Bank, with accountability for the assessment, management, and oversight of all risks across the Bank.

Cheryl is a professional non executive working across many industry sectors in the publicly listed, unlisted and not for profit spaces.