Future of Marketing Summit 23 - 25 August 2027
Gold Coast | Australia
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2026 Advisory Board

At the heart of our summit lies the expertise of our Advisory Board — a team of industry experts instrumental in shaping our content. Collaborating closely, they bring innovative ideas and strategic insights to the forefront, setting the stage for exploring the future of marketing.



James Perry


Head of Digital Media, Data, Partner and Publisher Services
WooliesX

With over 30 years of experience in digital media, data, and technology, I am passionate about innovation and the future of the industry. Following a career in publishing, digital media, data, and technology, I transitioned to the client side in 2018, working with Qantas (Red Planet) before joining Woolworths Group/WooliesX.

My responsibilities at Woolworths Group include:

 - Digital Media & Investment: Managing Woolworths Group's digital media spend and leading the investment strategy. This includes structuring, negotiating, and running partnerships with major media platforms such as Google, Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest.

 - Data & Privacy: Leading the strategy for data sharing and privacy with partners, ensuring a "customer first" approach for the Woolworths brand and Cartology.

 - Team Leadership & Capability: Overseeing digital media, affiliates, platforms, social, programmatic, data-driven products for commercialisation, and retail media data.

 - Innovation & Partnerships: Driving innovation by delivering new products and media partners for Woolworths Group and Cartology, while fostering closer collaboration with various business units and external partners.

 - Industry Contribution: Actively contributing to the industry by participating in events and mentoring emerging talent for the IAB.