Presenters

Chrissy Gamble

Chrissy Gamble has served as Principal of Kingswood College since 2023. A personable and articulate leader, she is passionate about delivering outstanding educational experiences for young people. Chrissy is a strong advocate for independent education and is committed to sustaining excellence within vibrant, connected school communities. Known for building strong...

Christine Nixon

Former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Ms Christine Nixon was appointed in February 2009 to chair the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority and tasked with the oversight and coordination of the largest recovery and rebuilding program Victoria has ever faced. In August 2010 – 2011, Christine was...

Christopher Whitney

At the University of British Columbia he managed a major gifts team through a C$1.5 billion campaign. Christopher joined the University of Cambridge as Director of Principal Gifts in 2014 at the start of a £2 billion campaign. In this capacity he works with some of the world’s leading philanthropists...

Clive Pedley

Director & Chief ExecutiveGiving Architects Clive Pedley is the CEO of Giving Architects and one of Australasia’s most experienced advancement strategists, with more than 25 years’ experience advising independent schools and not-for-profit organisations on sustainable fundraising and capital campaign strategy. Clive has worked with leading independent schools across New Zealand...

Corrinne Armour

Author and recognised provoker of change and growth, Corrinne shows leaders how to release the human potential in their careers, teams and organisations.

Craig Tegel

Craig Tegel has more than 30 years of experience in leading and building organisations in Australia and around the world. With a management career that has spanned strategic planning, merger and acquisition integration, crisis management and executive-level leadership, he knows first-hand the challenges and rewards that leadership brings. Craig is...

Dana Casimaty

Dana is an executive with broad experience in all aspects of sales and marketing, strategy and project management in financial services. Direct experience with negotiating partnerships with large corporations and interest groups.Specialties: multichannel distribution, segment/product strategy, project management, wealth management, mergers and acquisitionExperience in education sector in the area of...

Danielle Hargrove

Marketing & Communications LeadEducate Plus Danielle is the Marketing & Communications Lead at educate+, bringing more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across the education and association sectors. Prior to joining educate+, she held Executive roles as Director of Marketing & Enrolments and Director of...

David Botha

Director of Marketing and CommunicationsWestminster School Adelaide David Botha has extensive experience in leading diverse and multi-disciplined teams, defining brand and marketing strategies, and spearheading growth initiatives. With an internationally diverse portfolio, David has experience working across several industry sectors. Starting his...

David Miles

David has an extensive background in sales and marketing which includes twenty years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. In a career founded on solid business relationships, he now manages a loyal network of Old Boys and Donors by continually providing opportunities for them to remain connected...

Donna Hall

After a substantial corporate career, Donna stopped to take a breath and realised that she needed more than designer-handbag and an important job title. Her solution was to create a framework that helps people transition to a life with more meaning, something more purposeful. The Hatch Plan has helped hundreds...

Dr Amanda Williamson

Dr Amanda Williamson is Director of the Deloitte New Zealand AI Institute, where she works with leaders to translate rapid advances in artificial intelligence into practical, real-world value. Her focus is on building organisational capability, supporting safe and scalable adoption, and helping teams move from experimentation to meaningful, responsible use.