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Family Business Conference 2025: Asia Pacific - Presenter Content Slides

Thank you for joining us in Western Sydney for a jam-packed few days of learning, connection and fun.

Our global and local experts focused on navigating change through their keynote addresses, interactive masterclasses, and inspirational talks, leaving you with actionable takeaways to help you continue to thrive and navigate the complexities of family business in today's dynamic landscape.

Please use the links below to access the presenter’s content slides for your ongoing learning and development.

Please Note: Not every session's slides are available, below are all the content slides from the conference that are able to be shared. 

Day 1

Economic And Geopolitical Update




Speakers:
David Koch

Chairman, Pinstripe Media
Facilitator:
Robyn Langsford

KPMG Global Family Business Lead and Australian Lead of Family Business & Family Office

Succeeding In A Continuously Changing World



Speaker:
Göran Roos

Managing Director, Intellectual Capital Services 

Turning The Ordinary Into Extraordinary - The Rise Of The Big Group

Speaker:
Bruce Keebaugh

Co-founder, The Big Group 

Leveraging Family Business As A Competitive Advantage

Speakers:
Jonathan Coles

Founder, Premiumisation Partners
Iain Good
Founder, Premiumisation Partners
Garry Beard
Chairman/Managing Director, A.H. Beard

Turning Crisis Into Currency - The Cost And Reward From Crisis Work

Speaker:
Sally Branson

Managing Director, The Sally Branson Consulting Group

Navigating Change In Perspectives, Beliefs, And Behaviours

Speakers: 
Hugo Douglas
Managing Director, Investment Management Australia 
Sam Douglas
Director & ChairDouglas Family Investment Committee
Facilitator:
Francesco Lombardo, Founder and Managing Director, Veritage

Leading And Influencing Change In A Family Business

Speaker:
Trudy MacDonald

Founder and Managing Director of TalentCode HR

The Role of Family Offices In Shaping The Future Of Family Businesses And Business Families

Speaker:
Brad Scott

Founder, CEO and Managing Director, EWM Group 

Forging Stronger Futures: How Strategic Partnerships Drive Family Business Success

Speakers:
Bill Andrews
Director, Royan Group of Companies
John Andrews
Regional Manager, Royan Group of Companies
David Church
Director, Royan Group of Companies
Facilitator: 
Ken Matthews
Director, Allanfyne Advisory 

Day 2

Women Leading The Way Breakfast

Speaker:
Uppma Virdi

Owner and Founder, Chai Walli

Gentelligence For The Family Business

Speaker:
Dr Megan Gerhardt

Professor of Leadership, Miami University

Fabric Of Leadership: Weaving A Legacy Through Succession

Speakers:
Ajay Amalean

Co-founder, MAS Holdings
Kunal Amalea
Chair, Amaliya Family Council 

It’s Time For A Sales Revolutionᵀᴹ

Speaker:
Ingrid Maynard

Founder and Managing Director, The Sales Doctor

Family Transitions: Why They Stall And Strategies For Restoring The Flow to Bring About Change

Speaker:
Catherine Sanders

Co-Director, Bower Place

Aligning Family Interests And Business Structure For Generational Success

Speakers:
Steve Thacker

Managing Director and Founder, Ranger
Ashley Thacker
Managing Director, Ranger
Tim Van Dyke
General Manager, Ranger 

Facilitator:
Angus Kennard

Co-founder and Co-CEO, Inauro

Advisory Boards - Steering Family Businesses Through Change

Speakers:
Louise Broekman

Founder, Advisory Board Centre
Rob Davis
Trusted Advisor, Enginuity Consulting
Alice Horne
Board Director, Stillwell Family Group

From Family Dream To Sustainable Leadership

Speakers: 
Martin Brook

Co-founder, Brookfarm
Will Brook
CEO, Brookfarm
Facilitator:
Val Montagnana-Wallace

Director & General Manager, Hyphen – Stories, Well Told.

AI For The Future Of Business: Navigating The New Frontier

Speaker:
Stephen Scheeler

The Digital CEO, Founder