Future of Marketing Summit 29 - 31 July 2026
Ōtautahi Christchurch | New Zealand
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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. 


Dr Sommer Kapitan

Associate Professor in Marketing, AUT

Debbie Byrom

Head of Marketing, Z Energy NZ

Amy Bennett

Head of Marketing, Kiwibank

Gareth Codd

GM Digital & Operations, Metlifecare

Hone Paul

Director of Marketing, University of Otago

Tania Bui

Head of Marketing & Communications, Craigs Investment Partners

Stephen Imm

GM Brand, Marketing & Digital, Genesis

Shaun Crooks

Customer Experience Design, Toyota New Zealand Limited

Leann Smith

Head of Marketing, Burger King New Zealand

Kamran Kazalbash

Head of Brand, One New Zealand

Angelina Farry

CEO, IAB New Zealand

Kelly McIntyre

Digital and Media Director - NZ, Lion

Jane Stanley

GM | Chapter Area Lead – Marketing, Air New Zealand

Sonia Sutherland

Head of Delegates, iMedia

Helena Stylman

Managing Director ANZ, iMedia

Jamie Hodgetts

Group Head of Brand & Planning, Foodstuffs New Zealand