Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Australia 2026

Lisa Munnecke

Lisa Munnecke has spent her career helping organisations grow through periods of real change — leading business turnarounds, rebrands, digital transformation and operating model redesigns across start-ups, SMEs and global matrix environments. She has worked closely with some of Australia's best-known retail brands, including Coles, Vicinity Group, Beaurepaires, Goodyear, Dunlop, Adairs and Retail Food Group, building a deep understanding of what retail businesses need from their people and systems to perform. Lisa has also run her own business, having owned and operated a Gelare franchise — giving her first-hand experience of the pressures facing frontline retail operators and store leaders. That mix of strategic thinking and practical execution shapes how she works today. As Head of Commercial at Xeople, Lisa turns commercial strategy into measurable growth and stronger partnerships for the people and businesses Xeople serves. You'll usually find her thinking several steps ahead of the next tender, negotiation or growth opportunity.