• Ashley Fell

Director of Advisory at McCrindle

Ashley Fell is a social researcher, TEDx speaker, and Director of Advisory at the internationally renowned McCrindle. As a futurist and generational expert, Ashley helps organisations understand the trends shaping the future and how to communicate effectively across generational divides. Known for her dynamic and data-led presentations, Ashley brings research to life with compelling storytelling and practical insights. With a deep understanding of social trends, she equips leaders and teams to thrive in times of change. Whether she’s presenting on stage, facilitating strategy sessions, or advising clients, Ashley combines evidence-based insights with engaging delivery to inspire action and create impact.

• Mark Byrne

Co-Founder, Headspring

Mark Byrne is the Founder of Headspring, a consultancy that helps forward-thinking teams shift from GenAI adoption to measurable impact. Headspring blends governance, training and change management into tailored programs grounded in practical, day-to-day realities - helping teams embed AI into how they think, work and create value. Early clients include World Vision, Air New Zealand, RMIT University, Ocean Spray and Dabble.
 
Previously Chief Digital Officer and Group Head of Innovation at Dentsu, Mark partnered with leading Australian brands to build integrated, high-performing strategies for long-term growth. For the last two years, he’s also been a lecturer for RMIT’s “Developing AI Strategy for Business” course, where he brings clarity, energy and a deeply practical lens to the evolving role of AI in business.

• Anthony Mittelmark

Strategic Innovation Consultant & Fractional CTO

Anthony Mittelmark is a transformative technology leader with a proven track record of architecting billion-dollar value creation across Australia’s tech landscape. As former Chief Technology Officer at Fujitsu Australia, he led enterprise and commercial strategy, positioning the company as a leader in AI-driven retail technology focused on CX and EX innovation. Previously, as Partner and Head of Technology Ventures at PwC Australia, he forged strategic partnerships with tech giants like Google and pioneered client engagement models that drove significant new business. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident as founder of Venture Logic, where he launched and scaled startups that exited to Telstra, Sensis, and Guardian Media Group. A regular contributor to Inside Retail Magazine and keynote speaker at industry events, Anthony is a thought leader in retail technology and digital transformation. His expertise spans AI, IoT, cloud computing, and CX/EX strategy—translating technical innovation into real business impact.

• Josh Faulks

CEO of the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA)

Josh Faulks is CEO of the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA), the leading marketing industry body in Australia. He leads efforts to shape the future of a trusted and sustainable marketing industry, championing its role as a key driver of business growth and profitability. Josh is a driving force behind industry-wide initiatives in responsible advertising, sustainability, AI governance, inclusion, marketing effectiveness, and advocacy to government. Known for his strategic acumen and collaborative leadership, he is passionate about building a strong, unified voice for marketers in an increasingly complex and fragmented media landscape.

Josh has worked in senior executive roles across marketing, media, government and the corporate sector. Including, advising three Federal Attorneys-General and Malcolm Turnbull when he was Leader of the Opposition.

• Emma Webster

Director at Hawker Britton

Emma Webster is a Director based in our Melbourne office, focusing on Victorian and Commonwealth Government work. She has served as a Senior Adviser at the highest levels of Government, including for Premier Daniel Andrews and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Most recently, Emma led strategic communications for Australia’s first legislated Treaty process at the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (the Assembly), securing the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission. She also provided strategic counsel on key reforms such as the Big Build transport agenda and Free TAFE while working in Premier Daniel Andrews' office. In Chief Minister Andrew Barr’s office, Emma contributed to securing Canberra’s first international flights, the light rail project, and ridesharing regulation. During her tenure at the Australian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan, Emma integrated the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and managed human resources and property policies. She holds a Bachelor of Art (Visual Arts) from the Australian National University and an Advanced Certificate of Public Administration from the University of Melbourne.

• Mark Jones

Speaker, Author, Executive Impact Coach

Mark Jones is on a mission to help leaders discover how their purpose leads to impact. A master storyteller and visionary business leader, he’s inspired thousands of people around the world to take positive action through keynotes, workshops, corporate events, consulting engagements, and his work in the media.

Mark energises audiences with his rare combination of infectious enthusiasm, research-backed insights, and decades of proven leadership skills. Clients describe him as ‘inspired, ground-breaking and gifted.

As CEO and Chief Storyteller at ImpactInstitute, he leads a team of storytellers, social impact researchers and events professionals. His first book, Beliefonomics: Realise the true value of your brand story was published in 2020, and he founded Social Impact Summit in 2023 to connect c-suite leaders committed to positive social change.