Sarah was appointed Managing Director of Officeworks in January 2019. Previously, she held senior roles at Coles, including Financial Controller, State General Manager Victoria, and Demerger Program Director. Before Coles, she spent over a decade in the UK, including as Strategy and Finance Director at Gatwick Airport. At Officeworks, Sarah has driven business growth, championed digital innovation, and modernised systems. She is a Council member of the Australian Retailers Association, a member of Chief Executive Women, and a Fellow of ACCA. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Bond University and a Master of Commerce from UNSW.

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.

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.

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.

Talia Datt is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and the visionary force behind The Social CliQ and The Content CliQ—two powerhouse agencies that redefined social media marketing and user-generated content. Since launching in 2018, she has propelled 300+ brands worldwide, from Fortune 500 giants to disruptive startups, to unprecedented digital success. In 2024, both agencies were acquired by Merchantwise, solidifying her legacy as an industry leader and expanding her expertise in licensing and retail.  Beyond marketing, Talia is a strategic investor in multi businesses, demonstrating her ability to spot and scale high-growth brands. She continues to shape the future of digital commerce with bold, data-driven innovation.