The Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and T garage bring you some of the industry’s most experienced and engaged thought leaders to explore how innovation is reshaping the Fast- Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
During this exclusive event, our expert panel will explore the latest trends in FMCG innovation, the role of emerging technologies in driving innovation and how these factors are leading to transformations in products, culture and consumer experiences.
This thought leadership breakfast at Amphora at Marvel Stadium will feature insights from:
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- Luke Gibson, Perfection Fresh Australia – Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
- Susie White, Asahi Beverages – General Manager Innovation and Disruption
- Michael Magee, Kraft Heinz – Chief Marketing and Category Officer - APAC Developed Markets
Moderated by T garage’s Director of Strategy and Cultural Insights, Jed Simpfendorfer, don’t miss this chance to gain practical advice and the tools, strategies, and knowledge to lead your organisation into the future and stay competitive in this rapidly evolving marketing landscape.
Get ready for a morning of lively discussion with industry leaders, networking opportunities with other Senior Victorian Marketers and a delicious breakfast in the Docklands.
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Who Will Attend
SENIOR MARKETERS
Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), Marketing Directors, Heads of Departments, C-suite marketers.
THOUGHT LEADERS
Senior Marketers, Entrepreneurs, Agencies and Independent Consultants who have their finger on the pulse in the FMCG sector.
PANEL OF EXPERTS
Moderated by:
Jed Simpfendorfer, Director of Strategy and Cultural Insights | T garage.
With Australian and global experience in Marketing, Innovation, and Strategy, Jed has held roles such as Strategy Director at Mars Europe, eCommerce Portfolio Director at Mars Global and Chief Marketing Officer at Carman’s Kitchen, Australia.
With a background in Marketing and Psychology, Jed integrates his knowledge of consumer psychology with extensive commercial experience to facilitate breakthrough innovation opportunities.
Speakers
Luke Gibson, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer | Perfection Fresh Australia
Luke brings over 20 years of experience in food, marketing and branding, with a strong focus on driving growth in the food and FMCG sectors.
Currently serving as Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Perfection Fresh, Luke leads a dynamic team responsible for branding, marketing, innovation, new product development, and external communications. His strategic vision has been instrumental in positioning Perfection Fresh’s portfolio of brands and delivering a robust pipeline of consumer-driven initiatives.
Before joining Perfection Fresh in 2020, Luke honed his expertise in marketing and product leadership roles at Nestlé and General Mills, working across diverse food categories in regional and global roles spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland. Beyond FMCG, he has worked in publishing, media, retail, and the not-for-profit sectors, broadening his perspective on brand strategy and consumer engagement.
Susie White, General Manager of Innovation and Disruption | Asahi Beverages
Susie White is the General Manager of Innovation & Disruption at Asahi Beverages, driving transformative growth in beverages and beyond. She has held leadership roles at global FMCG giants like P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mondelez, founded an award-winning consultancy, launched a pioneering start-up, and authored a best-selling book. Susie blends commercial acumen with entrepreneurial creativity to unlock game-changing innovation.
Michael Magee, Chief Marketing and Category Officer - APAC Developed Markets | Kraft Heinz
Michael’s key responsibility at Kraft Heinz is to lead the growth agenda across the region, whilst building marketing capabilities especially in digital and omnichannel disciplines.
Michael previously worked at Mars Incorporated as Global Vice President Growth Acceleration where he led the development of Mars Growth Legacy Program. This program delivered over $200m incremental sales in 3 years. Michael also served as Vice President of Marketing UK Chocolate and prior to his global role as Vice President Marketing Europe and Eurasia.
Michael has been involved in running FMCG brands and businesses since the start of his career. Michael previously worked for Kraft Foods as Marketing Director and interim Managing Director for their Australia and New Zealand business. Before Kraft he spent 18 years at Cadbury Schweppes and was Chief Marketing Officer for the Group businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
Event details
Along with an amazing panel and stimulating discussion, you will receive a buffet breakfast, selection of pastries and fruit, tea, coffee and juice.
7.30AM – Arrival and breakfast available
8.00AM - Event starts
9.15AM – Presentation concludes
9.15AM - 10.00AM – Networking opportunity
10.00AM - Event concludes
Thank you to our sponsors
Event sponsor
T garage are a research and strategy agency with extensive experience having impactful conversations with Australian consumers spanning over a decade.
Leveraging SaySo, their robust online community, comprising 25,000 members, they possess unrivalled expertise in understanding Australians, discerning evolving consumer trends and navigating complex demand landscapes. They deeply understand consumers and market dynamics to uncover strategic growth opportunities through both their InsightIQ research technology and state of the art physical research facilities.
With a team of seasoned insights and innovation experts, they serve as trusted advisors to some of the Australia's largest organisations. From market understanding through ideation to execution, they collaborate closely with their clients to develop and rigorously test solutions, ensuring they are meticulously refined and poised for success in today's dynamic marketplace.
For more information about T garage, click HERE.
Media sponsor
Food & Drink Business is the leading trade media platform for Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.
Through its daily newsletter, weekly video news bulletin, regular podcast and bi-monthly magazine portfolio, the team delivers comprehensive coverage of the latest news, industry insights, profiles, expert opinions, and business commentary. It also produces the annual Australia's Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report.
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