Cairns Crocodiles, presented by Pinterest is shaping up to feature one of its most impressive line-ups of female voices yet, with an extraordinary group of leaders, creators and cultural commentators confirmed to take the stage this May.
From global CMOs and brand chiefs to bestselling authors, futurists, comedians, entrepreneurs and media leaders, the festival will showcase women who are shaping industries, challenging norms and leading the conversations that matter across marketing, media, technology and culture.
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Spanning creativity, storytelling, leadership and innovation, the line-up highlights the powerful influence women have across the sector and the bold perspectives they bring to the future of the industry.
Pippa Chambers, content director of Cairns Crocodiles, said the strength of female voices across the program is something the team is incredibly proud of.
“Fresh from attending Chloe Hooper’s Limitless Equation event this week, where I was surrounded by so many incredible, open, honest, smart and inspiring women, it really got me thinking about how lucky we are as an industry to have such an extraordinary depth of female talent,” Chambers said.
“It also made me reflect on the amazing women already on the Cairns Crocodiles line-up — many of whom people may not yet know are on the slate (stay tuned full agenda out next week!).
“So here they are in all their glory… with plenty more to come.”
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Women taking the stage at Cairns Crocodiles include:
- Paula Bloodworth, Co-Founder, Alien Baby with Idris Elba
- Professor Rachel Kennedy, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute
- Jane Evans, Founder, Author, Keynote Speaker, Matriarch, Futurist, Myth Buster
- Kedda Ghazarian, Head of Marketing, Bonds
- Tigest Grima, Fantasy Writer & #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
- Amy Kean, Creative Sociologist, Bestselling Author, CEO & Creative Director, Good Shout
- Ida Ayu Astari Prada, Brand & Communications Director, Nuanu Creative City
- Gill Zhou, Ex-IBM, Motorola, Conde Nast China, Chair Shenzhen International Fashion Week
- Georgia Mahaffie, GM of Brand and Marketing, One New Zealand
- Emma Pinwill, Chief Commercial Officer, Australian Grand Prix
- Melinda Petrunoff, Country Manager, Australia & New Zealand, Pinterest
- Maz Farrelly, Ex TV Producer Now Keynote Speaker, Maz Speaks Global
- Luli Adeyemo, CMO Tendertrace & Founder Best Case Scenario
- Stephanie Tranquille, Global Speaker Coach & Director, Speakerstephspeak
- Arushi Srivastava, MC & Partnerships Lead at Debate Club
- Molly Wright, Actress, Thrive by Five TED Talk Star
- Lauren Best, Senior Marketing Manager, ANZ, Tonies
- Kate Hornstein, Chief Marketing Officer, BYD Australia & New Zealand
- Florence Paoli, Marketing Director, Reckitt ANZ
- Oonagh Flanagan, CMO, Webjet Group
- Alice Bowden, Global Brand & Content Director, Tourism NT
- Katrina Barry, Group CEO and Managing Director, Webjet Group
- Nina Fitzgerald, Director, Going North
- Melissa Fein, Managing Director, Media, APAC, Accenture Song
- Jessica Yue, Founder & CEO, POLARIS+
- Shyaire Ganglani, ACD Leo Burnett, Stand Up Comedian & Co-head of Online AWARD School
- Jo McAlister, Chief Executive Officer, Initiative
- Lizzie Young, Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Radio & Audio
- Bec Darley, Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, TPG Telecom
- Poppy Reid, Founder Curious Media, Journalist
- Lauren Dawber, Acting CMO, Optus
- Keeva Stratton, Global Brand & Media Strategist
- Chloe Noel De Kerbrech, Chief Customer Officer, The Misfits Media Company
