Retail & Ecommerce

A veteran product leader with 20+ years at Google, Eventbrite, and Macquarie Bank. Ned cuts through the AI noise to help retailers like Wesfarmers and Pet Circle unlock immediate operational value. He specializes in "Day 1" AI adoption strategies that move the needle on the P&L.

Kim Russell is one of ANZ’s most respected brand and growth leaders, widely recognised for turning bold marketing ideas into powerful commercial results. Across senior leadership roles with iconic brands including Telstra, Nando’s, Menulog, Craveable Brands and OTR, she has driven more than $650M in revenue growth by pairing world-class brand building with groundbreaking digital innovation.

Today Kim partners with CEOs, founders and boards as a Fractional CMO and strategic advisor, helping organisations navigate the fast-moving intersection of AI, customer data and next-generation marketing platforms. Her work focuses on translating emerging technology into practical strategies that unlock new customer value, competitive advantage and measurable business impact.

With deep expertise in customer insight, engagement and brand growth, Kim is known for cutting through complexity and showing leaders how to harness AI and modern marketing capabilities to build stronger brands and drive exponential growth.

Maddy leads eCommerce across Australia and New Zealand for New Balance, driving digital growth through data, experimentation, and customer-first strategies. With experience spanning retail powerhouses like Just Group, she’s known for integrating insight-led tools like Contentsquare into day-to-day decision-making—boosting conversion rates and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. A strong voice in the industry, Maddy’s passionate about CX, brand-building, and empowering teams to move with both speed and purpose.