Andriana Nikopoulous

Andriana is an Associate at KERRS, a law firm that specialises in Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Financial Services.

Andriana has worked in the legal industry since 2016 and was admitted as a Lawyer in New South Wales in 2018. She has a diverse range of legal experience, previously having worked as a Family Lawyer and as a volunteer at the Redfern Legal Centre.

Andriana is passionate about advocating for her clients in order to achieve the best possible outcome and values the importance of approaching each legal matter with compassion and understanding.

Dave Hillen

Dave Hillen | Gildan Brands | General Manager & Director

Please meet Dave Hillen, a dynamic business leader and professional, Mental Health advocate, with formal qualifications including a Master’s in Business (MBA), Advanced Diplomas in both Business and Leadership as well as an accredited Mental Health Instructor.

With a proven track record in executive roles, Dave seamlessly integrates his business acumen and understanding of People and Mental Health.

As the General Manager and Director of a large publicly listed organization, Dave brings a compassionate and holistic approach to leadership, prioritizing employee wellbeing.
Dave’s unique skill set enables him to navigate between both the corporate and human aspects of the professional world, fostering a positive work environment.

Committed to destigmatizing Mental Health in the workplace, he actively advocates for inclusivity, gender equality and employee support programs.

Andrew Webb

Andrew is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience from small firms to Big 4 Accounting Firms (Deloitte). He is also the founder of Webb Financial, a Wollongong based business which provides integrated accounting, financial planning and lending services to personal and business clients.

Beyond business, Andrew is very active in his local community and holds various positions within volunteer sporting and Autism related organisations. He also loves a good physical challenge from lifting 100 tonnes in one day, jumping in the boxing ring or attempting world weightlifting records, all in the name of charity.

La Chang

La Chang is the founder and CEO of TGL (Think Global Logistics), a Sydney-based freight forwarding company with offices in China, New Zealand and Vietnam. La has worked within the Logistics and Transport Industry since in 1998, gaining significant experience and knowledge across companies both large and small, from Australian owned and operated to fortune 500 multinationals.

He is passionate about simplifying logistics and the application of tech to deliver a seamless logistics experience, making him a progressive, seasoned freight forwarder who is driven to improve service standards across the global shipping industry.

Amanda Connors

Amanda is an accomplished visionary in brand marketing with an impressive track record of transforming Australian brands. With over twenty years of experience in senior marketing roles consistently delivering exceptional results, she has contributed to esteemed companies such as Myer, Westpac, Priceline, Endota Spa, doTERRA and most recently, Total Beauty Network, where she serves as the Global CMO for health-conscious beauty brands Inika Organic, DB Cosmetics, and RAWW superfood skincare.

Renowned for leading thriving, differentiated brands, Amanda is a visionary leader known for her ability to inspire and guide large teams and stakeholders. She has a unique talent for instigating change, effectively articulating a brand’s vision, and motivating her team to not only realise that vision but also to disrupt the market.

Amanda’s career is marked by her consistent leadership, cultivation, and inspiration of teams in various sectors, including brand strategy management, visual identity, new product development, loyalty programs, eCommerce, digital marketing, sponsorships, ambassador programs and cause related marketing.

In her role as Global CMO of Total Beauty Network, Amanda oversees Brand portfolio management, Marketing, New Product Development (NPD), Digital Marketing and eCommerce. Previously, as the General Manager of Marketing and Executive Director at endota spa, she transformed the brand from a cottage business to widely recognised Australian name. At Priceline, as Marketing Director, she was instrumental in rebranding the company from a discount retailer to a premier beauty and pharmacy enterprise, creating the well-known Priceline Sisterclub loyalty program and the Sisterhood charity. Before her tenure at Priceline, Amanda was at the forefront of Brand and Sponsorships at Westpac, developing the bank’s new visual identity and brand campaign.

Fundamentally, Amanda is the epitome of an earth mother, adopting a holistic approach to life and ensuring she takes time to connect with nature. Amanda was previously an Executive Director for the endota spa board (2018 -2019) and Australian Loyalty Association Advisory Voluntary Board Member (2018-2020).

Amanda holds a Master of Business Administration from Newcastle University.