Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Australia 2026

A line-up of voices shaping the future of HR in Australia’s retail sector.

Current Speakers

Dr Marnie Gibson

Dr Marnie Gibson

People & Culture Lea...

Woolworths
Cassandra Piccinin

Cassandra Piccinin

HR Business Partner

The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Hanh Lo Aluague

Hanh Lo Aluague

Human Resources Dire...

Newly Weds Foods
Natalia Trapl

Natalia Trapl

General Manager Peop...

Freedom Australia
Tracy Tuman

Tracy Tuman

Director

HR Approach
Carol Nazha

Carol Nazha

General Manager Peop...

Heinemann Oceania
Claritta Peters

Claritta Peters

Chief People Officer

FISHBOWL (trading as THISBOWL in the US)
Amanda Clout

Amanda Clout

Head of People & Cul...

Kulani Kinis
Dan Hillier

Dan Hillier

State Director NSW /...

Specsavers
Vera Keshishian

Vera Keshishian

HR Leader & People a...

Carolina Lifestyle
Laura Durkan

Laura Durkan

Chief People & Cultu...

Harris Farm Markets
Victoria De Gennaro

Victoria De Gennaro

Head of People & Bus...

Heinemann Oceania
Dr Mofoluwaso Ilevbare

Dr Mofoluwaso Ilevbare

Chief People Officer

Allied Pinnacle
Srishti Vashisht

Srishti Vashisht

Senior Human Resourc...

Carlo's IGA Group
Michael Werle

Michael Werle

Director

HR Consulting Australia
Ashleigh Kwak

Ashleigh Kwak

Head of People

MESHKI
Simone Pappalettera

Simone Pappalettera

Founder

The Curious Facilitator
Fiona Rose

Fiona Rose

CEO

Fitness Passport
Joshua Bamford

Joshua Bamford

Human Resources Dire...

M&H Ward Group
Lainie Cassidy

Lainie Cassidy

Head of Business Par...

Coles Group
Dallas Wilson

Dallas Wilson

Head of People & Cul...

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Why Speak at HR Retail Australia?

  • Position yourself as a thought leader in Australian retail HR.
  • Share your experiences, challenges, and lessons with peers.
  • Contribute to shaping the sector’s future workforce agenda.

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