Speakers announced for IPA Business & Agency Leadership course in Melbourne, October 27 – 29
A stellar lineup of agency leaders, executive coaches and talent specialists has been announced for this year’s IPA Business & Agency Leadership course, taking place at Melbourne’s QT Hotel from October 27-29.
The three-day residential will be led by industry heavyweights Kirsty Muddle (Dentsu Creative) and Chris Howatson (Howatson+Company) and will provide aspiring agency leaders with an invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in the ad business.
The program features interactive talks, Q&A sessions and evening events designed to equip participants with the practical skills needed to navigate the most pressing challenges facing the ad industry today, while preparing them for a leadership role.
This year’s lineup of speakers includes:
- • Mike Read, Founder and Director, PigsCanFlyToo: Creating high-performance teams and understanding thinking styles
- • Mel Fein, MD, Media, Accenture Song APAC & and Henry Innis, Co-Founder & CEO, Mutinex: Exploring leadership dynamics
- • Chris Howatson, Founder & CEO, Howatson+Company: The impact of AI on agencies
- • Lea Walker, Founder, Mrs Walker: Talent management strategies
- • Lindsey Evans, Partner & CEO, Special Australia: The art of authentic leadership
- • Clinton Parr, Founder & Employee Experience & People and Culture Consultant, The Lions and the Vibes: HR and legal responsibilities
- • Kimberlee Wells, CEO TBWA\Group Melbourne & Adelaide, Global Practice Lead at Sustain by \TBWA: Leading an agency with social responsibility
- More guests will be announced in coming weeks.
Says Howatson: “This year’s theme, ‘The Expanding Scope of Leadership,’ is especially relevant as it addresses the complex social, legal, and interpersonal challenges facing today’s top ad executives.
“We’ve curated an exceptional lineup of industry experts who will cut through the noise to deliver insights and solutions that focus on the critical issues.
“Attendees will leave inspired and empowered, ready to carve out their own path forward as the next generation of industry leaders.”
Full course details and registration information can be found here. Places are limited.