Dr. Renu is a highly intuitive and skilled executive coach and workshop facilitator who has worked with private, public and for purpose sectors across Australia.

She loves holding space for the inner and outer work of leadership to make the invisible visible and for the unspoken to be spoken for the well-being of all.

In her time at Next25, Chloë has managed the programs team and overseen both the ‘think’ and ‘do’ initiatives of the organisation.

She brings over a decade of experience in prorgam design, delivery, communications, and evaluation to this year’s Social Impact Summit.

Dr Georgie McClean oversees sector engagement, research and professional development and digital culture strategies.

She looks for opportunities to extend the public value of the cultural and creative industries with new partners in new ways.   

Emma Watton is a globally experienced brand and purpose strategist who has committed the rest of her professional life to only working with organisations who are prepared to face their relationship with society.

She believes in creating better business for a better world and is the strategist for Shared Value Project. 

Dr. Martin Farley is a micro-economist specialising in the systemic performance and productivity of places, industry, policy/programs, and enterprises.

He has a keen eye for how these fit into society and markets, how they operate, and how they contribute to balanced environmental, social, and economic outcomes.

Gavin Findlay is the CEO of the New Zealand Food Network and brings with him a background spanning the travel, aviation, and business sectors.

As a former Officer in the Royal Air Force (based in the UK), Gavin gained firsthand experience engaging with vulnerable communities worldwide. 

Toby Dawson is a passionate social impact practitioner.

As the Founder of impact advisory firm Tomorrow Together, Toby brings deep knowledge of the suite of frameworks, initiatives and issues that can advance ESG outcomes.

Lydia Turda is about passionate about contributing to system change and transformation for positive social impact.

She utilises and advocates for approaches grounded in community centred design and solution finding which empower and elevate lived experience voices and wisdom.

Gillian is the author of BCCM’s paper on Action to Empower: Why Australia needs more co-operatives and mutuals in health, community and social services. She brings to the summit a wealth of experience in aged care, disability services, housing and community services.