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Retail Speakers

Retail has been hard hit with all the recent sweeping changes in delivery, connectivity and ease. Ovations offers the expertise of leaders in the retail industry, those with a penchant for thriving in this globalized world. Hear from market consultants, conglomerate owners and other experts from the world’s biggest companies, Marketing to Mums and so many more. Stay competitive and take advantage of this new age, one which leads to customers in both local and global markets.

A.K Pradeep

Dr. Pradeep, author of The Buying Brain, is the founder of the world's leader company in the fast-growing neuromarketing research field. Before this he was the founder and managing parter of a privately-held California company specialising in governance consulting, and customising and applying GE best practices to multiple industry sectors. He is also the founder of a company formed to provide web-based corporate governance platforms for corporate boards of directors. He was presented with the Great Minds award by the Advertising Research Foundation, the group's top prize. He was also named 'Person of the Year' by the USA India Business Summit for his 'impressive innovations and achievements in the field of neuromarketing.'Dr. Pradeep has been published in numerous scientific journals. He is a frequent speaker and panelist.

Alex Allwood

Alex Allwood is regarded as one of Australia’s leading authorities on customer experience. An engaging speaker and presenter, Alex’s customised conference keynotes, seminar presentations and workshops are described as ‘powerful, inspiring and actionable’.

Alex Sion

Alex Sion is a fintech pioneer with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation in financial services. He has held key leadership roles at JP Morgan Chase, Citi, and fintech private equity firm Motive Partners, and now leads the financial services vertical at Blend, delivering AI-driven solutions. A co-founder of Moven, one of the first Neo-Banks, Alex has shaped the evolution of digital banking and AI-powered finance. A sought-after keynote speaker, he brings deep expertise and forward-thinking insights, helping organizations navigate the next wave of disruption and innovation in the financial sector.

Amos Bush

Amos began his own independant automotive retailer in 1970. Years later he decided that in order to challenge the larger retail chains, he would need to join forces with other independant retailers. In August 1985 the Autobarn cooperative was formed with nine members and eleven stores, with a combined turnover of just around $11,500,000. By 1990, the co-operative grew to 28 member stores. At that ...

Barry Bull

A multi award-winning retailer, Barry Bull founded Toombul Music, was one of Australia's largest independent music retailers. Legendary for using celebrity appearances of people like Cliff Richards to pack his stores and the Malls. It's not every day that people get to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. But for Barry Bull, working with celebrities is like a walk in the park. Barry is a respected and highly awarded businessman in his own right who is passionate about sharing his knowledge about branding, marketing & sales. Barry Bull has fast become one of the country's top business speakers where his energetic and motivational presentations share the experience of his remarkable journey.

Bernie Brookes

Bernie Brookes is a 30 year retail veteran and at 48 has significant retail experience. Bernie's experience includes leading a multi-divisional organisation during significant periods of change and re-engineering. Having worked in three states across all major divisions, he has an excellent grasp of a variety of areas of senior management. He has significant international experience. He has ...

Billy Tucker

Billy Tucker is the past CEO of Cudo Australia and was the Chairman of Cudo New Zealand. Previously Billy worked for Microsoft where he helped launch the Xbox business in London, before leading the Bing Search business across Asia. Most recently he ran Consumer strategy and Business Development for Microsoft here in Australia. Billy served on the Board of the Internet Industry Association from 3 years. Recently Billy was appointed Special Advisor to ICOMP (Initiative for a Competitive Online Marketplace) Australia. ICOMP is an industry initiative for businesses and organisations and promotes a healthy online marketplace.

Brian Walker

With a comprehensive retail & franchise speaking background behind him, Brian Walker will make a house call to your next event and leave your audience enlightened, entertained and motivated. Brian's presentations are highly motivational, information-rich and very entertaining. His wealth of retail business knowledge is teamed up with his down-to-earth communication style to deliver a 'best in business' experience. Attendees of Brian's presentations take away insightful information they can quickly and easily implement into their businesses to drive greater operating returns.

Carolyn Creswell

Carolyn Creswell, Carman's Fine Foods founder and managing director, is a role model for Australians who have always wanted to take the plunge on that great business idea or opportunity. Carolyn has single handedly grown her business from handmaking muesli for a few Melbourne cafes and delis, to a multinational company, spanning 21 countries and turning over more than $10 million annually. It's fair to say that when I took on my business I didn't know much about running a company. There were a lot of steep learning curves along the way, but I believed in the product and the people I worked with and knew that if I put my mind to it I could achieve anything" says Carolyn.

Claire Boscq

Claire Boscq CSP has been ranked among the Top 10 Customer eXperience Global Gurus for eight consecutive years and is an international keynote speaker known as the CX Energizer. With over 30 years of expertise in Customer eXperience, mystery shopping, and employee engagement, she is recognised worldwide as a leading authority in the CX industry. Blending Feng Shui wisdom with modern business strategy, Claire helps organisations align culture, energise people, and elevate performance, delivering inspiring keynotes in English and French.