Headline speakers
Headline speakers
Headline speakers
JAKE
HUMPHREY
JAKE
HUMPHREY
Broadcaster, Author & Entrepreneur
Broadcaster, Author & Entrepreneur
Jake Humphrey is one of the UK’s most trusted and respected voices on performance,
leadership, resilience and modern mindset. A broadcaster, author, entrepreneur and host of
the popular podcast, ‘High Performance’, Jake has spent more than twenty years working at
the highest levels of elite sport and business, shaping conversations around what it truly
means to perform at your best.
Jake Humphrey is one of the UK’s most trusted and respected voices on performance,
leadership, resilience and modern mindset. A broadcaster, author, entrepreneur and host of
the popular podcast, ‘High Performance’, Jake has spent more than twenty years working at
the highest levels of elite sport and business, shaping conversations around what it truly
means to perform at your best.
GARY
VAYNERCHUK
GARY
VAYNERCHUK
GARY
VAYNERCHUK
Founder
Founder
VAYNERMEDIA
VAYNERMEDIA
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia. Widely regarded as one of the leading global minds on future cultural and internet trends, Gary—known as “GaryVee”—is celebrated for his ability to spot early patterns that shape markets and consumer behavior. An accomplished angel investor, his early-stage portfolio includes Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. Through VaynerMedia, his full-service global advertising agency, Gary helps Fortune 1000 brands build relevance across digital platforms, culture, and commerce. VaynerMedia operates within the VaynerX holding company, which includes VaynerProductions, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, Tracer, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerTalent, and VaynerCommerce. Gary is also the co-founder of VaynerSports, Resy, and Empathy Wines, successfully leading Resy and Empathy to acquisitions by American Express and Constellation Brands.
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia. Widely regarded as one of the leading global minds on future cultural and internet trends, Gary—known as “GaryVee”—is celebrated for his ability to spot early patterns that shape markets and consumer behavior. An accomplished angel investor, his early-stage portfolio includes Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. Through VaynerMedia, his full-service global advertising agency, Gary helps Fortune 1000 brands build relevance across digital platforms, culture, and commerce. VaynerMedia operates within the VaynerX holding company, which includes VaynerProductions, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, Tracer, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerTalent, and VaynerCommerce. Gary is also the co-founder of VaynerSports, Resy, and Empathy Wines, successfully leading Resy and Empathy to acquisitions by American Express and Constellation Brands.
AVERY
AKKINENI
AVERY
AKKINENI
AVERY
AKKINENI
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
VAYNERX
VAYNERX
Avery Akkineni is the Chief Marketing Officer of VaynerX, where she leads all things “Vayner” brand and drives growth across its portfolio of modern-communication companies founded by Gary Vaynerchuk. A trailblazer in digital and growth marketing, she has spent seven years launching new companies, expanding VaynerMedia internationally, and leading Fortune 500 partnerships including Google, Diageo, Anheuser-Busch, and PepsiCo. She built VaynerMedia APAC from the ground up, scaling the region to 150+ employees across Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney, and Tokyo. In 2021, she founded Vayner3, an innovation consultancy focused on emerging technologies like AI and Web3, earning recognition including Ad Age’s Web3 Trailblazer and Business Insider’s AI Thought Leader, and she serves on Salesforce’s AI Council, Meta’s Creative Council, and TikTok’s For You Collective, sits on the board of PeacePlayers, and hosts CoinDesk’s weekly GenC podcast.
Avery Akkineni is the Chief Marketing Officer of VaynerX, where she leads all things “Vayner” brand and drives growth across its portfolio of modern-communication companies founded by Gary Vaynerchuk. A trailblazer in digital and growth marketing, she has spent seven years launching new companies, expanding VaynerMedia internationally, and leading Fortune 500 partnerships including Google, Diageo, Anheuser-Busch, and PepsiCo. She built VaynerMedia APAC from the ground up, scaling the region to 150+ employees across Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney, and Tokyo. In 2021, she founded Vayner3, an innovation consultancy focused on emerging technologies like AI and Web3, earning recognition including Ad Age’s Web3 Trailblazer and Business Insider’s AI Thought Leader, and she serves on Salesforce’s AI Council, Meta’s Creative Council, and TikTok’s For You Collective, sits on the board of PeacePlayers, and hosts CoinDesk’s weekly GenC podcast.
FEATURED speakers
FEATURED speakers
FEATURED speakers
ALEXANDRA
SLOANE
ALEXANDRA
SLOANE
ALEXANDRA
SLOANE
VP Marketing
& Communications
VP Marketing
& Communications
MASTERCARD
MASTERCARD
Alexandra Sloane is Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Mastercard, leading brand, partnerships, and communications for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Alex brings over 25 years experience (in Sydney, New York and Singapore) across three chapters - advertising, global tech (Meta), and Telecommunications (Optus) with a track record of building superb teams, driving growth, and leading through complexity.
An AICD-qualified director with executive education in Sustainability from Harvard, Alex is passionate about shaping a modern, human-centred model of leadership. Outside of work, she is a committed dance, soccer, rugby and dog mum, and can often be found playing pickleball with her husband.
Alexandra Sloane is Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Mastercard, leading brand, partnerships, and communications for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Alex brings over 25 years experience (in Sydney, New York and Singapore) across three chapters - advertising, global tech (Meta), and Telecommunications (Optus) with a track record of building superb teams, driving growth, and leading through complexity.
An AICD-qualified director with executive education in Sustainability from Harvard, Alex is passionate about shaping a modern, human-centred model of leadership. Outside of work, she is a committed dance, soccer, rugby and dog mum, and can often be found playing pickleball with her husband.
DEAN
NORBIATO
DEAN
NORBIATO
DEAN
NORBIATO
Director of Marketing and Public & Government Relations
Director of Marketing and Public & Government Relations
KIA AUSTRALIA
KIA AUSTRALIA
Dean Norbiato is the Marketing Director at Kia Australia, having joined the Korean automotive company in January 2019. During his tenure, the brand has not only undertaken a complete product, brand and logo refresh, but concurrently sailed up the sales ladder to be a top four automotive brand in this country. Dean credits the success of leveraging partnerships such as the Australian Open and the National Rugby League as key drivers of the brand's continued momentum, strengthening its position in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Dean Norbiato is the Marketing Director at Kia Australia, having joined the Korean automotive company in January 2019. During his tenure, the brand has not only undertaken a complete product, brand and logo refresh, but concurrently sailed up the sales ladder to be a top four automotive brand in this country. Dean credits the success of leveraging partnerships such as the Australian Open and the National Rugby League as key drivers of the brand's continued momentum, strengthening its position in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
CARIN
LEE-SKELTON
CARIN
LEE-SKELTON
CARIN
LEE-SKELTON
Head of Partnerships,
Consumer Brands
Head of Partnerships,
Consumer Brands
TIKTOK
TIKTOK
Carin has joined TikTok to lead Consumer Brands in AUNZ. She has more than 20+ years in media, including extensive experience building teams and GTM capability across the UK, Europe and ANZ. Over the course of her career, she has helped launch and scale major platform businesses including Facebook and Pinterest, and has led commercial transformation and customer strategy through roles at Accenture Song and JOLT. Carin has spent her career helping businesses translate platform opportunity into practical growth plans, whether through brand building, performance, customer strategy or stronger operating models.
Carin has joined TikTok to lead Consumer Brands in AUNZ. She has more than 20+ years in media, including extensive experience building teams and GTM capability across the UK, Europe and ANZ. Over the course of her career, she has helped launch and scale major platform businesses including Facebook and Pinterest, and has led commercial transformation and customer strategy through roles at Accenture Song and JOLT. Carin has spent her career helping businesses translate platform opportunity into practical growth plans, whether through brand building, performance, customer strategy or stronger operating models.
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