Former Executive Director & CTO - Lonely Planet
Learn more at: gusbalbontin.com
We are super excited to bring back one of our most popular keynote speakers, Gus Balbontin, Former Executive Director & CTO - Lonely Planet to join us once again on the Gold Coast this May, to take a deep dive into the conference theme with his keynote - Unlocking Agility & Adaptability.
With his infectious energy Gus will share his insights on:
Gus is an investor, advisor and Director at Neu21 which keeps him close to large corporate challenges and also sits on the board of Startup Victoria and runs NOW to stay close to small business and startup puzzles.
He will make you laugh hard and equally think deeply about the puzzles of running a business irrespective of size.
Head of Geopolitical Risk
Cameron Mitchell joined ANZ in March 2021 to set up and manage the bank’s geopolitical risk function. In this role he coordinates the production of tailored geopolitical risk assessments and advises management and clients. He supports portfolio and exposure reviews, stress tests, and crisis and response planning, as well as developing and employing tools to enhance ANZ strategic risk management.Cameron was previously based in London as HSBC’s Global Head of Geopolitical Risk, which followed a stint in Hong Kong looking after Asia Pacific Geopolitical Risk.
Chief Economist & Head of Global Economic & Markets Research - Commonwealth Bank of Australia
CBA is the largest financial services company in Australia. He was appointed to the Chief Economist role in April 2020 - having been the Head of the Global Economic & Markets Research team since January 2018. As Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic & Markets Research, Stephen is responsible for the team of economists that cover Australian Economics, International Economics, Foreign Exchange, Commodities and Sustainable Economics research. Stephen and his team work to ensure that customers and clients are well informed and have a strong understanding of key macroeconomic factors in Australia and globally and their impact on select financial markets.
Big Wave Surfer | Mindset Coach
CBA Breakfast Keynote
Mark Visser is an Australian big wave surfer, author and ocean adventurer. He spends his time tracking down some of the biggest waves on the planet utilising innovative technology and pioneers’ unique ways to surf them.
Marks feats are not only about surfing, but adventure, exploration and staying alive in situations that some consider impossible.
2023 Conference Enquiries
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Melbourne VIC 3004
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