women in multinationals summit 2025

6 nov'25

8:30am - 5:30pm

doltone house, jones bay wharf, syd

wim is the only summit where multinational leaders, male allies, and female talent come together to accelerate equity, because gender equality is everyone’s business.

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the opportunity

In today’s global landscape, leadership that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in drives stronger performance, greater innovation, and sustainable growth. But the path to equity isn’t always clear, and progress is slower than it should be. Multinational organisations are uniquely positioned to lead the way, with the reach, influence, and responsibility to accelerate change.

WIM 2025 is your chance to get outside your building and connect with peers committed to inclusive leadership. Gain the insights, tools, and energy to turn intention into action!

gender equality is not a women’s issue. it’s everyone’s business.

That’s the theme for WIM 2025, and the message is threefold. It’s your business, your company’s business, and it’s good for business. Consistently, research shows that diverse leadership delivers better outcomes. Yet while the case for gender equity has never been clearer, progress remains fragile.

Around the world, women are still underrepresented in leadership. In some places, we are even going backwards. This work cannot fall to women alone. It calls on male allies to step up as advocates and changemakers. It requires shared leadership and collective action. And it must start at the top.

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equity is everyone's responsibility

equity is everyone's responsibility It’s not just HR or DEI’s job. At WIM, we unpack how equity is led from the top, lived in practice, and championed by all.

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leaders step up as advocates & allies

leaders step up as advocates & allies Change accelerates when those with influence act. At WIM, we explore what it means to lead out loud.

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build teams that reflect the world

build teams that reflect the world Leadership should reflect the world it serves. We’ll show you how to build systems that make it happen.

headline speakers

Meet the voices leading the change. From world-class executives to influential CEOs and bold allies, these speakers bring real-world insight, lived experience, and actionable ideas to accelerate equity in multinational leadership. More exciting speakers to be announced soon...

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Layne Beachley AO 7x World Champion Surfer, Co-founder of Awake Academy, Mental Wellness Advocate, Director Aim for The Stars Foundation

The only surfer to win six consecutive world titles, Layne Beachley knows what it takes to push boundaries and defy expectations. A powerful voice for women and girls, she brings sharp insight and fearless energy to WIM — challenging leaders to break bias, drive inclusion and lead with heart.

Layne Beachley AO 7x World Champion Surfer, Co-founder of Awake Academy, Mental Wellness Advocate, Director Aim for The Stars Foundation

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Deanne Stewart CEO, Aware Super, Director Redkite, Former CEO, MetLife, Exec roles at Westpac, BT & Merrill LynchOne of the world’s most respected finance leaders, Deanne brings 25+ years of global experience across super, insurance, and banking. Known for her commercial acumen and equity advocacy, she offers sharp insights on inclusive leadership and purpose-led culture.Read full bio

Deanne Stewart CEO, Aware Super, Director Redkite, Former CEO, MetLife, Exec roles at Westpac, BT & Merrill Lynch

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Tracey Fellows Non-Executive Director, Woolworths Group, Former Exec REA Group, NewsCorp, AusPost & MicrosoftA seasoned global executive, Tracey is known for bold leadership, cultural transformation, and growing iconic companies across Australia and beyond. At WIM, she'll share candid lessons on backing yourself, embracing risk, and leading with clarity, care, and conviction.Read full bio

Tracey Fellows Non-Executive Director, Woolworths Group, Former Exec REA Group, NewsCorp, AusPost & Microsoft

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Paul Zahra Seasoned Non-Executive Director & former ASX100 CEO

From leading David Jones to shaping boardrooms across Australia, Paul’s career is defined by transformation and inclusion. At WIM, he shares candid lessons on navigating corporate Australia as a gay leader, lifting others, and building teams where diversity and representation drive real performance.

Paul Zahra Seasoned Non-Executive Director & former ASX100 CEO

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Tess Brouwer Chief Energy Officer & Co-founder, Awake Academy, Bestselling Author, Mental & Emotional Fitness EducatorDrawing on lived experience and science-backed tools, Tess will join fellow Awake Academy Co-founder Layne Beachley on stage to empower leaders to re-train their brains, lead from within, and sustain their success.Read full bio

Tess Brouwer Chief Energy Officer & Co-founder, Awake Academy, Bestselling Author, Mental & Emotional Fitness Educator

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Kellie Nuttall Former National Lead Partner - AI Institute, Deloitte Australia

AI strategist, board advisor and women-in-tech evangelist, Kellie helps leaders cut through the hype and make the hard calls on AI that shift real business value. A faculty member at Silicon Valley’s Singularity University, she’s known for bringing rigour, candour and a little provocation to the boardroom.

Kellie Nuttall Former National Lead Partner - AI Institute, Deloitte Australia

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Karlie Cremin CEO, DLPA & Crestcom ANZ

An award-winning leadership coach and strategist, Karlie partners with organisations to solve complex people challenges and build sustainable performance. At WIM, she’ll share how leaders can work together to build the future of equality.

Karlie Cremin CEO, DLPA & Crestcom ANZ

Justine McKenny

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Justine McKenny Senior Director, Head of Marketing, The LEGO Group

At the helm of one of the world’s most recognised brands, Justine champions the power of play to spark creativity and connection. At WIM, she explores how play fuels innovation, diversity, and the leaders of tomorrow.

Justine McKenny Senior Director, Head of Marketing, The LEGO Group

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Jude Batrac People & Culture Director, Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific

Jude has a background in Marketing, Communications and Psychology and delivered solutions for top brands like Coca-Cola, Google, and Women in Media across APAC. She specialises in workplace culture and developing programs that drive inclusion and unlock cross-cultural collaboration.

Jude Batrac People & Culture Director, Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific

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John Lydon Co-Chair, Australian Climate Leaders’ Coalition, Chair, Generation Australia, Former Managing Partner, McKinsey ANZWith 25 years at the forefront of business and civic leadership, John brings deep expertise in inclusive growth and climate action. At WIM, he challenges leaders to reimagine leadership that delivers value for both people and planet.Read full bio

John Lydon Co-Chair, Australian Climate Leaders’ Coalition, Chair, Generation Australia, Former Managing Partner, McKinsey ANZ

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Emma Walsh Founder, Family Friendly Workplaces, CEO, Parents At Work, Social Impact Thought Leader, Educator & AdvocateRecognised globally as a pioneer in family-inclusive workplace policy, Emma is a clear voice on the social and business benefits of inclusion. At WIM, she inspires leaders to create workplaces where all people can thrive.Read full bio

Emma Walsh Founder, Family Friendly Workplaces, CEO, Parents At Work, Social Impact Thought Leader, Educator & Advocate

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Mike Morgan SVP & Managing Director APAC, Insight

Mike leads nearly 1,000 teammates across Asia Pacific for Fortune 500 integrator Insight. Recognised for his allyship and inclusive leadership, he’ll share how sponsorship and everyday behaviours create equitable pipelines, unlock diverse talent, and drive stronger results.

Mike Morgan SVP & Managing Director APAC, Insight

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Rosemary Jolic General Manager ANZ, Galderma

With senior roles at Johnson & Johnson, Allergan and AstraZeneca, Rosemary has led transformation across strategy, capability and culture. At WIM, she highlights how authentic leadership and people-first cultures fuel growth, agility and innovation in multinationals.

Rosemary Jolic General Manager ANZ, Galderma

agenda

Chloe Lees & Reuben Bijl

Abundium

setting the scene

Theme: Gender Equality is Everyone’s Business
Framing the current landscape and the opportunity for multinationals

Jude Batrac

People & Culture Director (Inclusion, Workplace Experience & Strategic Communication), Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific

don’t change the player. change the field.

Leveraging the FIFA Women’s World Cup to unite consumers, customers, and colleagues
If you don’t intentionally include, you unintentionally exclude - how this mindset sparked cultural change
Culture starts with us: practical steps to create inclusive workplaces

Justine McKenny

Senior Director, Head of Marketing, LEGO Australia & New Zealand

she built it! the power of play to shift culture

Designing campaigns that broaden who is seen as a “builder of tomorrow.”

Turning customer insight into inclusive brand action across every touchpoint.

Partnering for scale: co-creation inside teams and with retailers/communities.

Deanne Stewart

CEO, Aware Super

Fireside Chat with Dani Matthews, Co-founder, Abundium

finding your rhythm in any context

The leadership journey from global to ASX to Australian member-owned fund
Purpose-driven leadership, culture rituals, and self-awareness
Lessons on courage, backing potential, and humility
Audience Q&A on leadership shifts and practical takeaways

Karlie Cremin

Karlie Cremin, CEO, DLPA & Crestcom ANZ

from backlash to breakthrough: building the future of equality

Why DEI is under attack and how “wokeness” has become a political cudgel.
The cost of fatigue: why “equality talk” without action undermines progress
Strategies to build resilience in the face of resistance
Engaging everyone in the narrative, not just 'ambassadors'
Turning organisational discomfort into measurable change
A blueprint for leaders to drive equity as a business priority, not a side project

Layne Beachley & Tess Brouwer

Co-founders, Awake Academy

rewriting your story: from limiting to liberating

Behind the highlight reel: the inner scripts of a 7× world champion and a global exec.

Spot your current narrative: identify the beliefs that help/hinder performance.

Practical toolkit: guided process to rewrite your story for courage, clarity, and joy.

Take-home: a personal “rewire plan” to sustain change after the event.

Panel

Emma Walsh, CEO, Parents At Work

Mike Morgan, Senior Vice President & Managing Director APAC, Insight

Rosemary Jolic, General Manager ANZ, Galderma

Facilitated by John Lydon, Co-Chair, Climate Leaders Coalition

gender diversity for productivity

Why gender balance is a productivity imperative at company and national levels.

What the evidence says: innovation, financial returns, and safer, stronger teams.

Australia’s moment: participation, skills, and flexible work as growth levers.

Practical actions for leaders: strategy, flexibility, sponsorship, data, accountability.

Tracey Fellows

Non Executive Director, Woolworths Group

Fireside Chat with Rich Hirst, Co-founder & CEO, Abundium

the biggest lessons from a high-impact career

Career journey from multinational to the ASX

Finding the few bets that matter, impact over activity.

Culture as a performance engine, what great feels like.

Sponsorship, bravery, and advocating for others (especially women).

Learning to lead: vulnerability, standards, and consistency.

Dr Kellie Nuttall

Former National Lead Partner - AI Institute,
Deloitte Australia

ai without women is broken by design

Act 1: The cost of being left out — risk, trust, and market failure when voices are missing.

Act 2: The power women bring — from “can we build it?” to “should we?” and why that wins.

Act 3: The call to action — senior female leaders stepping in now to shape AI strategy

Paul Zahra

Patron Pride in Diversity, Non-Executive Director Wayside, Former CEO David Jones & Former CEO The Australian Retailers Association

Fireside Chat with Dani Matthews, Co-founder, Abundium

from shop floor to c-suite: building inclusive, high-performance culture

Career journey: Target to David Jones, leadership lessons along the way.

Navigating corporate Australia as a gay man; challenging unjust structures.

Lifting others: sponsorship, leg-ups, and creating real opportunity.

Beyond the boys’ club: inclusive teams that mirror customers and community.

Psychological safety and visibility: why representation across all diversity pillars matters.

Rich Hirst

Co-founder & CEO, Abundium

turning insights into action

High-energy reflections and highlights from the day.

The next two moves for attendees.

The importance of male activism and collective leadership.

Alison Brahe-Daddo

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WIM sep'24 Alison Brahe-Daddo

WIM sep'24Alison Brahe-DaddoPodcaster, Model, Mum & Author

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WIM sep'24 Jo Horgan

WIM sep'24Jo HorganFounder & Co-CEO, MECCA

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WIM sep'24 Peter Fuda

WIM sep'24Peter Fuda

Founder, The Alignment Partnership

Megan Dalla Camina

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WIM nov'23 Megan Dalla Camina

WIM nov'23Megan Dalla Camina

Founder & CEO, Women Rising

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WIM nov'23 Louise Mahler

WIM nov'23Louise Mahler

Executive Coach & Author

aminata conteh-biger

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WIM nov'23 Aminata Conteh-Biger

WIM nov'23Aminata Conteh-Biger

Founder & CEO, Aminata Maternal Foundation

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WIM sep'24 Preeti Bajaj

WIM sep'24Preeti Bajaj

CEO, Luminous Power Technologies

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WIM nov'23 Pip Marlow

WIM nov'23Pip Marlow

Board member, CAR Group

choose your experience

Change begins with one, but scales exponentially with many. Choose Solo Access to attend as an individual, or Collective Impact to accelerate change across your team.

solo access

$1,630+GST pp

1 x summit ticket

Individual growth

High-impact networking

Exclusive insights, resources & recordings

Deeper connection between CEO & team

Reserved table for enhanced team engagement

Stronger team alignment & collaboration

Bigger savings with a bundled table price

*Abundium members get a complimentary seat - see FAQs for details.

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collective impact

$1,390+GST pp (save $240 pp)*

8 x summit tickets

Team growth & development

High-impact networking

Exclusive insights, resources & recordings

Deeper connection between C-suite and team

Reserved table for enhanced team engagement

Stronger team alignment & collaboration

Bigger savings with a bundled table price

Total: $11,120+GST. Don’t wait – you can confirm your team later.

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testimonials

“Absolutely loved attending this well thought through, organised and impactful event that left me with so many learns and actions to ponder and want to immediately implement. Hope to attend next year’s event.”

Dalia SaadSenior Brand Manager, Pfizer

“A brilliant Women in Multinationals summit by Abundium. The content, the speakers, the flow of the day and the running of the event were just fantastic. So much learning and networking! Didn’t want it to end.”

Melissa BranleyWomen Rising, Client Director

“As a woman working in a multinational company of a male dominated industry I resonated with the speakers and learnt some key strategies on how to navigate around some of the challenges in the workplace and my own self doubt.”

Kym CarruthersCustomer Care Manager, Kuehne+Nagel

“The WIM 2024 summit was a day full of great learnings, wonderful ah ha moments with exceptional speakers, panelists and networking opportunities. Congratulations to the Abundium team for a world class event.”

Elizabeth BerryVP of Enterprise Accounts & Services, Japan & ANZ, Medtronic

“What an amazing and inspiring lineup. Thank you Abundium team—your thoughtful events always deliver key insights that open minds and change a course of action for the better. You create spaces where new relationships are forged and colleagues or partners from the past joyfully reconnect.”

Angela HowardGeneral Manager, Fraser Property Group

benefits

inspiration & learning

Hear from world-class executives, influential CEOs, and male allies leading real change. Gain insight from those reshaping leadership to be more inclusive, effective, and future-ready.

practical & tactical

Access case studies, proven frameworks, and peer-led learning to help you lead inclusively and embed equity into your organisation’s leadership systems.

deepening relationships

Strengthen relationships with colleagues across levels and regions. Build new connections with peers from other multinationals who understand the complexity of global business.

new connections

Meet peers, spark fresh conversations and expand your network with leaders who share your commitment to equity and impact.

broader perspective

Get outside your building, reframe, and return with renewed clarity on what modern, inclusive leadership looks like.

frequently asked questions

We're here to help. Can't find the answer to your question? Get in touch here.

How do I get to WIM 2025? (location, parking & accessibility)

Map:

Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf
Level 3, 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible, with a lift available on the ground level for easy access to Level 3.

Parking

The Star parking:
The car park entry is on Edward Street or Pirrama Road.

For further information call (02) 9777 9000
Discounted parking of $15 when validating your ticket at Doltone House, level 3 26-32 Pirrama Rd.

Wilson Jones Bay Wharf Carpark:
Located on 17-23 Pirrama Rd Pyrmont (opposite Doltone House)

Public Transport

Train:
Departs from Central Station to Town Hall Station regularly and operates, 7 days a week. 1.8km walk from Town Hall Station.

Light Rail:
Departs from Central Station to The Star every 10 to 15 minutes and operates 24 hrs per day, 7 days a week. For further information call 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info

Bus:
The State Transit Bus Route 389 regularly departs from City – Town Hall Park Street to Pirrama Rd. For route and timetable
information, call 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info

Ferry:
Operates daily from Wharf No. 5 at Circular Quay and stops at Pyrmont Bay. It’s a 640m walk to Jones Bay Wharf. For route and
timetable information call 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info

Water Taxi:
For further information call Water Taxis Combined 02 9555 8888

Uber Green:
A sustainable ride from door-to-door wherever you are!

Walking:
From Town Hall, take a short walk over the Pyrmont Bridge, follow Pirrama Road for approx 800m.

Bicycle:
The area is easily accessible by a bicycle, with several on and off road cycle paths and bike racks nearby.

We highly recommend organising car-sharing or public transport to minimise your impact on the planet.

How to contact us? (before or on the day) If you need to get in touch with us before or on the day of WIM, email us at events@abundium.com or text us on +61436117076 - this is a text-only number.

What is the dresscode? Business casual. Think professional, comfortable, and camera-ready!

How can I apply to partner with WIM 2026? We’re so glad you asked! We have 3 tiers of partnership available, Explore the partnership overview for more information. Please email events@abundium.com to get involved.

How can my company or I apply to speak at WIM? You can get in touch with us at events@abundium.com

Who can attend WIM?

Women in multinationals, male allies, DEI champions, plus the local CEOs and HRDs of foreign owned companies.

CEO & HRD* members of the Abundium community receive a complimentary seat.

*only HRDs with a paid HR leadership subscription.

I don't work for a multinational, can I attend WIM? To ensure all those attending get a true peer experience, you must work for the ANZ / APAC operation of a multinational company with a head office overseas.

What defines a ‘multinational’?

A ‘multinational’ is someone who works for an organisation that is foreign owned and based in Australia and APAC region.

How should my company choose who attends? We suggest you select one or two people from each of your functions to attend WIM based on those that have expressed their desire or demonstrated potential to move into the local country leadership team or into a role with your organisation overseas. This approach promotes cross functional collaboration and relationship building, which is key to success as a country leader.

How does WIM compliment our in-house programs? WIM provides women leaders in multinationals with access to insights & experiences of global thought leaders, multinational CEOs, & peers
outside their company and industry. This diversity of thought & wisdom is key in a rapidly changing world where the solutions to organisational challenges do not often exist within the walls of the company.

What if I only want to come to a few sessions?

WIM is designed as a full day experience, so we encourage you to attend the whole day, however if you need to miss a session that is at your discretion. Tickets are for the full day only, we will not be selling tickets for individual sessions.

Will there be an WIM online offering in 2025?

No, WIM 2025 will be a completely live experience however attendees will have access to recordings following the summit via an exclusive online community for WIM 2025 attendees.

Can I get my ticket refunded?

Purchased Tickets
Are not refundable but you can transfer them to anyone of your choosing as long as they meet the attendee criteria (see ‘who can attend’). Summit tickets are non-transferable to future summits.

Can I delegate my complimentary member seat?

Complimentary Seats
CEO & HRD* members receive a complimentary seat at Abundium summits. We carefully curate your summits to ensure that there is a balanced representation of senior leaders in the room for a true peer experience with diversity of thought. For this reason, your complimentary seat cannot be delegated.

Exclusive to CEOs and HRDs* with Team Subscriptions, you have the option to delegate your complimentary seat to another person in your senior leadership team only via email.

*only HRDs with a paid HR leadership subscription.

How are you addressing and representing First Nations people at the event?

Abundium acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land where the event will take place.

We will work to ensure the Summit recognises and respectfully upholds inclusive cultural protocols.