LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WOMEN IN FINANCE, INSURANCE AND SUPER
5th MARCH 2025Proudly supported by
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
MARNIE BAKER
Former CEO & Managing Director Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited B. Bus. (Acc), ASA, SF. Fin., M.A.I.C.D
Based in Bendigo and married with three sons, Marnie is a highly accomplished leader in the financial services industry with over 35 years of professional experience. Her extensive career spans banking, superannuation, trustee and custodial services, financial planning, insurance and funds management, with two-thirds of her tenure spent in executive roles.
Marnie recently concluded her role as CEO and Managing Director of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, where she also served as Deputy Chair of the Australian Banking Association from 2018 to 2024.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is among Australia’s top 100 listed companies and most trusted brands. Marnie’s leadership journey at the Bank included several executive roles such as Chief Customer Officer, Executive Corporate Resources, Chief Information Officer, Group Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of Sandhurst Trustees.
Having lived and worked her whole life in regional Australia, Marnie is a passionate advocate for the critical role that the regions play in the Australian economy. Marnie has served as a Director of the Regional Australia Institute since March 2024, working to support growth and investment opportunities in regional Australia, as well as actively contributing to her local community through various local organisations, including as Chair of La Trobe University’s Bendigo Regional Advisory Board.
Marnie also has an extensive payments and policy background having served on a number of industry bodies and committees, including being an inaugural Director on the Board of NPP Australia, as well as recently being appointed to the Monetary Policy Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
With a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from La Trobe University, Marnie is a member of Corporate Executive Women, the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Additionally, Marnie has been honoured with several accolades over her career, including the 2020 La Trobe University Distinguished Alumni Award. Her story is testament to her commitment, drive, and ability to inspire change in the financial sector while maintaining a strong connection to her roots in regional Australia.
FIONA MACDONALD
Group Head of Diversity & Inclusions ANZ Bank
KELLY CARROLL
National Manager – Partnerships at QBE Insurance
SAMANTHA MCKORMACK
State Manager, Corporate Gallagher
KATHLEEN YEUNG
Global Head of Corporate, Qualitas
ANNA MCLEISH
State General Manager, Westpac and Bank of Melbourne, VIC/TAS
Achieving your Goals -The Power of Mentoring & Sponsorship.
The Future of Financial Services and what it might mean for you.
Culture & Career Progression: How to Thrive
CAREER BUILDING
INSPIRATION
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join us at the Leadership Summit: Women in Finance, Insurance and Super, on Thursday 5th March, at nbn’s office , Level 14, 727 Collins St., Docklands, Victoria. This event is tailor-made to inspire, empower, and support women as they aim for senior leadership roles.
Now in it’s fifth year and sold out each time. Our summit offers a power-packed agenda featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions, professional development sessions, industry updates and extensive networking opportunities. Plus, enjoy breathtaking views overlooking Melbourne & Docklands.
Our panelists lineup is nothing short of extraordinary with a wealth of experiences to share, check out their bios above.
Don’t just take our word for it—our past attendees have raved about the event:
- “Brilliant session… informative and thought-provoking.” – Michelle K
- “A fantastic event, jam-packed with lots of inspiring keynotes, discussions, and workshops. Many takeaways from this event.” – Archana
This year’s summit promises to be even more impactful, offering actionable strategies, meaningful connections, and renewed inspiration to advance your career.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders, network with like-minded professionals, and propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!
A DAY TO REMEMBER
OUR AGENDA
| 8.30 am | MC & Keynote |
| 9.20 am | Panel Culture & Career Progression |
| 10.00 am | Break |
| 10.15 am | 4 x 30 min Workshop – case studies |
| 12.15 pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1.00pm | Keynote |
| 1.30 pm | Roy Morgan Update 2 x 30 min workshops |
| 3.00 pm | Break |
| 3.15 pm | Panel Achieivng your Goals the Power of Mentoring & Advocacy |
| 4.00 pm | Panel The Future of the Industry, What It Might Mean For You. |
| 4.45 pm | CLOSE |
Being a successful professional requires a large network, often for women, this is a major roadblock to senior leadership. This is a great chance for you and your team to meet other potential collaborators from across the retail industry.
Meet potential role models women who have made it. Learn about the industry-wide challenges and be prepared for what is to come.
OUR WORKSHOPS
- From Fraud to Fabulous
- Roy Morgan a market Update
- Workshop Developing the confidence to ask.
- Valuing Your Worth
- Be Seen Be Heard: Empowering your voice and elevating your presence!
Meet our Expert Presenters
Learn from our experts and develop your knowledge.
Michele Levine
Michele Levine was born with a passion for people and what makes them tick, social justice and an insatiable curiosity about life.
With over 30 years’ experience as a researcher, Michele has been responsible for thousands of surveys, including many of the largest research projects ever undertaken in Australia, many of which continue to play a critically important part in shaping our society today.
With a fundamental belief in the empowering value of information, Michele was instrumental in the development and refinement of Roy Morgan Single Source, the world’s leading consumer study (based on over 50,000 interviews a year) and, in 2010, the introduction of the Roy Morgan Business Survey.
Michele was ahead of her time in foreseeing the exponential growth of Big Data and, consequently the need for software (like ASTEROID) which can manage and order massive volumes of data – as well as the need for highly trained analysts who can help make sense
of it.
CEO – ROY MORGAN
The State of the Market
Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine is a highly sought-after expert on market trends and factors that impact industries.
As well as providing an update on the current industry trends we are facing, Michele will provide insights into how she made her way to the top job as CEO of Australia’s largest independent market researcher and why this path is available to any woman who is prepared to challenge herself.
SUZIE JACOBS
I’m Suzy Jacobs, and I’ve made it my mission to remove “transformation” from the hands of gurus and deliver it as an education. Transformation isn’t found in a top- secret formula—it’s a skill-set accessed through tools and frameworks that empower you to take control, rewrite your story, and lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. For years, I’ve worked with high-achieving women to dismantle outdated narratives, kick Imposter Syndrome to the curb, and step into leadership with authenticity and impact. My approach? Tough love, practical tools, and a no-BS belief that transformation is something you can own—because when you understand it, you can live it. Ready to take control? Let’s go
Exe cutive Director Women on Boards
From Fraud to Fabulous
Despite their accomplishments, many women in leadership secretly battle Imposter Syndrome—a relentless cycle of self-doubt, overthinking, and feeling like they’re not enough. It’s that voice in your head questioning whether you’re as capable as everyone thinks you are. These internal struggles chip away at your confidence, cloud your decision-making, and keep you playing small when you’re meant to lead big. Here’s the truth: breaking free from this spiral isn’t about doing more, proving more, or faking it—it’s about rewriting the story that got you here and owning the leader within.
5 Key Takeaways
- The Root of the Fraud Feeling
Understand why high-achieving women are especially prone to Imposter Syndrome—and how societal expectations and personal stories keep it alive. - How to Rewrite the Rules
Discover practical strategies to spot the limiting beliefs driving your self-doubt and rewrite them to align with your values. - The Conscious Identity Framework
Learn how aligning your Values, Purpose, and Outcomes eliminates self-doubt and creates unshakable confidence. - The Emotional Freedom Formula
Cultivate self-love as the foundation for emotional resilience and intellectual clarity—because self-doubt can’t survive where self-love thrives. - Leading Authentically
Walk away with actionable tools to show up as the bold, unapologetic leader you already are—ready to own the room and inspire others.
KAREN ARONEY
Karen Aroney is the founder and CEO of ExecFuel™️ and EMPWRHER™️,
delivering premium nutrition programs designed to help high-achieving individuals
transform their health and life. With over a decade of corporate experience, Karen
understands the unique challenges faced by professionals and empowers them to
balance professional success with personal well-being through strategic nutrition.
Karen is a mother and women’s advocate dedicated to helping women achieve
optimal health through personalised strategies. Her expertise as an accredited
nutritionist, with a background in psychology, enables her to create evidence-based,
tailored nutrition programs that integrate into busy lifestyles, without restrictive diets
or burnout.
Through personalised VIP coaching, group programs, and seminars, Karen provides
high-achievers with the tools to reach their health and fitness goals while driving
measurable improvements in energy, leadership, and work-life harmony. She is
committed to aligning health with success, helping her clients achieve lasting
transformation.
CEO EXECFUEL
Reclaim Your Confidence, Increase Your Energy, and Take Control of Your Health
Do you feel frustrated and exhausted from trying to balance work, family, and your health – only to see no real progress? You may have goals such as
- Achieving sustainable weight loss without restrictive diets or constant yo-yoing.
- Build confidence by feeling strong, energised, and in control of their health.
- Increase energy levels to keep up with the demands of work, family, and life.
- Find balance between professional success, personal wellbeing, and family commitments.
- Establish healthy habits that fit seamlessly into a busy lifestyle.
- Reduce stress and emotional eating while developing a healthier relationship with food.
But…the overwhelm of never knowing what truly works can leave you feeling defeated and disconnected from your goals.
TAKEAWAYS
Stress-Free Meal Planning: Discover how to plan and prepare meals with ease, eliminating the overwhelm around food choices.
Breaking the Emotional Eating Cycle: Gain tools to identify and overcome triggers for emotional eating, helping you build a healthier relationship with food.
Practical Steps for Sustainable Weight Loss: Understand the science of weight loss without restrictive diets, so you can create results that last.
Reclaiming Your Energy and Vitality: Learn strategies to boost energy levels, improve focus, and feel your best every day.
Empowered Mindset Shifts: Leave the workshop feeling confident, motivated, and ready to take control of your health and wellbeing.
Beverley Chambers & Dr Belinda McMahon
Dr Belinda McMahon is a vocal communication specialist, speaker and founder of VoicePrint Professionals. Belinda has a PhD in vocal identity and has extensive experience working with and researching voice and effective communication.
As a vocal communication specialist, Belinda works with clients to help them harness the full influential power of their voice. Belinda developed the Model of Vocal Influence & Identity, demonstrating how different vocal tones, pitches, emphases, volumes and paces impact a listeners’ reactions and perceptions of the person speaking, and therefore the results and outcomes achieved.
Belinda specialises in working with executives, entrepreneurs, managers and sales teams. She also regularly speaks on the influential power of the voice, effective communication strategies, unconscious voice bias, vocal health and fitness and vocal training techniques.
Belinda’s combined experiences have made her a leading expert in impactful and influential vocal communication.
Beverley Chambers is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of global retail experience, including roles as a Buying Manager and fashion buyer with blue-chip companies such as Marks & Spencer, Next, Arcadia, and Coles in the UK and Australia. She is the founder and CEO of Numensa and IWANTTOBEAFASHIONBUYER.COM, platforms supporting and developing young retail talent. With extensive senior-level experience in buying and people management, Beverley is renowned for her dynamic leadership and passion for empowering the next generation of retail professionals.
As a keynote speaker and lecturer, Beverley has developed and taught retail programs for institutions, including RMIT, Monash University, and the University of Melbourne Business School. Over the past decade, she has mentored and trained corporate teams in subjects such as Negotiation Skills, Presentation, and Strategic Merchandise Management for small start-ups to ASX200 companies.
Beverley’s background in fashion and infectious enthusiasm for developing others drive her passion for facilitating and mentoring; helping individuals to thrive and succeed in their careers.
Be Seen Be Heard: Empowering your voice and elevating your presence!
Many women feel unseen and unheard despite their experience and expertise, finding it difficult to project confidence, presence, and authority in their communication. Challenges with vocal delivery, personal branding, and aligning their style with their ambitions can limit opportunities for leadership and recognition. Developing vocal skills and personal presence to enhance impact and influence is essential to command attention, strengthen professional relationships and drive results.
Takeaways:
- Understand Your Vocal Identity: Discover how to adapt your voice to align effectively with different situations and desired outcomes.
- The psychology behind “dressing for success”: Uncover how your clothing choices influence perceptions and confidence, leveraging the science of enclothed cognition to elevate your presence.
- Develop Your Personal Brand: Gain clarity on how you want to present yourself professionally and personally to the world.
KISTIN GUNNIS
Director & Operations Business in Heels
Valuing Your Worth
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TESTIMONIALS
What People Are Saying
Really engaging and informative presenter who took the time to interact with audience and answer specific questions. Great tips and structure to overcome fear of public speaking.
Very useful and practical tips that are actionable. Great to hear different POV from leaders of different industries.
A very honest, open and insightful approach to Board leadership, thank you. Very worthwhile session.
Great presentation. I loved finding out about the new LinkedIn features and the amazing free resources to be handed out. Thank you for such an informative session.
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