Elisa is General Manager Talent and Culture Institutional.
Elisa leads ANZ Institutional Talent & Culture team for ANZ’s domestic and international businesses across 31 countries.
An experienced human resources executive she brings demonstrated strength in strategy and execution developed across a range of industries including Automotive, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Professional Services and Financial Services. Prior to leading Institutional Human Resources, she led Human Resources for ANZ’s Australian Corporate and Commercial business and Head
of Human Resources Global Technology Services and Operations. Previously Elisa was Human Resources Manager at Toyota Motor Corporation and held various HR roles including GlaxoSmithKline and Smith & Nephew in Australia and the United Kingdom. Elisa initially specialised in labour relations and more recently focussed on partnering senior business leaders to develop and execute people strategies to drive business performance. Elisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University, Chartered Institute of Personnel
and Development (CIPD) (UK) and Masters of Employee Relations from Monash University. She has also completed the Chief Executive Women’s Leadership Program.
Elisa currently provides volunteer advisory services to the Australian Institute of Architects.

Gemma has been providing strategic people & culture leadership across the private and public sectors for over 20 years. Her experience spans all areas of people and culture including learning and development, culture, engagement, workplace relations, data and analytics, workforce strategy and remuneration and benefits. Gemma also has a passion for safety, process optimisation and transformation, having led these functions over the years and gaining a great appreciation for the value they add to both the employee and customer experience.

With experience in the United States, Latin America, Canada and Australia, Gemma has held senior leadership positions within a number of large ASX-listed companies including BlueScope, Treasury Wine Estates and Downer Group before moving to Sydney Water in 2022 and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 2024.

Gemma has a proven track record of successfully leading large scale transformation, improving diversity and inclusion outcomes, developing and implementing strategy, and leading employee engagement and culture initiatives. Gemma is passionate about creating an engaged and psychologically safe workplace and empowering people to successfully deliver outcomes for organisations and their customers.

Rebecca is a versatile executive with an extensive background in People and Culture and law who has led organisational change to ensure operations are strategic, optimised and service focused. After a career in law both within Australia and internationally, Rebecca joined St Vincent’s as Executive Director Legal and Commercial Services in 2014 at St Vincent’s Public Hospital Melbourne. In 2018, Rebecca was appointed to lead the People and Culture and Corporate Services and 2021, Rebecca took up the same role at St Vincent’s Public Health Network Sydney (SVHNS). Rebecca commenced her role as Chief People & Culture Officer at St Vincent’s in early 2023 where she now proudly leads our 30,000 people who deliver incredible care to those we serve.

Katharina Kuehn is one of APAC’s leading consumer neuroscientists, a published author, keynote speaker, and the creator of Deep Sphere—a neuroscience-based predictive profiling method. She specializes in uncovering the unconscious patterns behind decision-making, using neuroscience to explain human behavior and how emotions and biology influence choices.

Katharina’s work spans diverse fields, including high-performance teams in sports and business and collaborations with global brands. Her expertise has been recognized by notable achievements, such as ranking in Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce and being published by IGI Global. She is known for her engaging and insightful presentations, earning her accolades as one of the highest-rated speakers at multiple events like Online Retailer Conferences and TEDx Haymarket.

Her speaking topics include emotional decision-making for brands, neuromarketing strategies, and the neuroscience of high-performing teams. Katharina’s sessions offer transformative insights into self-awareness, team dynamics, and consumer profiling, often tailored through keynotes or workshops. Her ability to make complex topics relatable and actionable has resonated with audiences, resulting in glowing feedback from clients such as Commonwealth Bank, Snap Inc., and Glory Global Solutions.

Through her innovative methods and engaging delivery, Katharina empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their potential, enhance team performance, and create emotional connections that drive success.

Natasha is a seasoned HR Executive who builds strong relationships across businesses by developing deeply commercial and strategic understanding of the operating environment.

Natasha has led various People and Culture functions focusing on key Human Resources disciplines including business transformation and change, workforce planning, organisational design and development, strategic talent management, and industrial relations.

After a long tenure in retail, including holding leadership roles during turnaround and transformation, Natasha has moved into an industry on the cusp of significant transformation. As the Chief People and Culture Officer, the focus of her role is to create an environment across Viva Energy with highly engaged and capable team members eager to contribute to delivering on the transformation agenda while sustaining high performance in core operations. Working with the Executive and senior leadership teams, Natasha is responsible for people strategy, operations and execution, as well as fostering the Viva Energy culture to ensure it is a great place to work.

Having completed honours in Science specialising in Conservation Biology, a HR career was not necessary the plan – however over 20 years later having started in management consulting, into organisational development and progressing into generalist People and Culture roles, Natasha’s true passion is delivering business results through great people.

Sarah is a seasoned CEO, business leader, and executive coach with over 30 years of experience across diverse industries. Currently, she serves as CEO of Homeward Bound (HB), a global leadership initiative aiming to empower 10,000 alumni by 2036 to promote diversity at leadership tables worldwide. Sarah is also the Founder of Sarah Derry Co-LAB, an agency specializing in executive coaching, business advisory, and leadership expertise.

Previously, Sarah led Accor Hotels Pacific, overseeing 21,000 employees and over 400 hotels. With an entrepreneurial background, she successfully ran her own business for a decade. Sarah is a GAICD-qualified director and actively contributes to community initiatives, serving as Chair and Director for Two Good Co and Advisor to BETTER Timor.

Driven by a passion for inclusion and diversity, Sarah advocates for empowering individuals to reach their potential. A respected leader and speaker, she is committed to fostering heart-led leadership, character-driven workplaces, and impactful results.

Marieke Bruinstroop, CEO at TOTIUM, is a highly accomplished and influential Executive with a proven track record of delivering business growth in Australia and across the globe. With a distinguished career spanning FMCG giant P&G to Chief People Officer roles at dynamic private enterprises such as GenesisCare and Guzman y Gomez, Marieke has consistently championed innovation and excellence.

As CEO at TOTIUM she brings together her passion for reimagining healthcare with her dedication to create thriving places to work. Under her guidance, TOTIUM spearheads corporate health solutions, offering tailored services like corporate clinics and executive health checks, fostering healthier, happier, and more productive employees and companies.

Marieke’s expertise lies in orchestrating cultural and business metamorphoses, leading senior executives and organisations through periods of rapid expansion. Her strategic acumen and commitment to inclusivity have forged dynamic workplaces where every individual is empowered to excel.

She holds a Master of Science in Sociology from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and the Elladex Executive Circle.

With a global perspective and a passion for driving positive change, Marieke continues to redefine the boundaries of success in the corporate landscape.