Dr Tom Mutch, Partner, Odgers Berndtson 

Originally from the UK, Tom has over eighteen years’ experience in executive search, specialising in Board, C-suite and senior management appointments. He has worked with a multitude of global and domestic Australian clients across the private and public sectors, and he prides himself on being open, insightful and candid. 

He currently manages the Government Practice for Odgers in Australia, as well as co-leading the Board Practice. Since joining Odgers in late 2019 Tom has run multiple Board recruitment processes for the Victorian Government, and other Board clients include a range of financial institutions, member-owned organisations and healthcare providers. 

Before moving to Australia, Tom spent ten years in Hong Kong as a Search Consultant covering the Banking & Finance sector. This period was a great learning experience for Tom, as it covered both SARS, the GFC and the peak in between. 

Prior to executive search Tom spent over ten years in academia, completing his PhD and post-doctoral studies in Physics and Climate Change in 2001. He also spent two years in the Caribbean as Chief Scientist for an experiential education program, based in the BVIs. 

Kistin Gunnis has worked internationally and domestically in the Telco Industry and knows how hard it can be to succeed as a woman and on your merit. Kistin is passionate about supporting women to get the rewards they deserve. With over 25+years of experience within Operations Management,she has seen it all. Today she works with business women to understand and articulate their value and how to make a difference in their profitability.

Karen Chaston is a business owner, beyond loss expert and international keynote speaker who has shared the stage with Marianne Williamson, Jamie-Lee Curtis, Valerie Harper and Dr Ellie Drake. She’s also an international bestselling author of nine books and numerous e-books.

She was a CPA, publicly listed company Chief Financial Officer, and senior manager in her corporate career for more than 25 years.

In July 2011, Karen’s life changed forever when her 27-year-old son, Dan, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at her back door.

Within 15 months, she chose redundancy and began a personal, professional and spiritual journey culminating in becoming a beyond loss expert and co-founding The Chaston Centre.

Karen’s first-hand experience and her desire to find a better way to do loss – both personally and in the workplace- are the foundation for all the Chaston Centre programs.

When individuals embrace these concepts, they will easily move beyond any kind of loss and create a better everyday life.

When companies embrace these concepts, they unlock the people and profits connection. Ensuring that your people are always working at their best, valuing each other whilst providing the best possible customer experience and returns to the company.

 Angus has been working with illion’s Open Data Solutions team for the past 6 years to create frictionless financial processes. Since joining illion, Angus has held various roles of customer advocacy and product management and is now focusing on ensuring the smooth transition of illion’s partners into the Open Banking ecosystem.