Speakers
Grant Hackett OAM
Group Chief Executive Officer
Group Chief Executive Officer
Grant joined Generation Development Group in September 2017 as General Manager of Sales and Marketing and was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in October 2018.
During Grant’s tenure he has delivered total shareholder returns of almost 400% and improved the market capitalisation of GDG from $60m to over $1.4bn in a 6-year period. With over 17 years of experience, Grant has held many senior positions across marketing, distribution and wealth management for Westpac and BT Financial Group.
Grant’s qualifications include an Executive Master of Business Administration with first class honours, a Diploma of Financial Services and he is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Prior to his corporate career, Grant was a multiple Olympic, Commonwealth and World champion representing Australia in swimming and has held 16 world records. Grant had 64 starts at major international competitions and medalled 58 times with 36 of them gold. Grant has received the Order of Australia medal, Australian Sports Medal, and Centenary Medal for his achievements and is a member of the Sports Australia Hall of Fame. Grant has also served on multiple Boards such as Regal Funds Management, Generation Life, Headstrong – National Centre for Mental Health and the Australian Olympic Committee Athletes Commission.
Emma Harris
Founder and CEO of Glow London
Emma Harris is a BrandCulture expert, transformational leader, and CEO of Glow London, helping businesses align leadership, brand, and culture for sustainable growth. Previously, she spent a decade revolutionising Eurostar, leading its rebrand, launching St Pancras, and driving record growth. A sought after speaker and mentor, Emma is the Global Chair of The Marketing Academy Alumni program and the founder of #slowthef*ckdown, a movement promoting balance in high pressure work environments.
Recognised by being awarded Mentor of the Year at Campaign’s Female Frontier Awards in 2022, Campaign’s 40 Over 40 list in 2023 and in 2024 being made a Fellow of the Marketing Society, named one of Marketing Week’s 7 Change Makers and Campaign Magazine’s top 10 Trailblazers.
#SlowtheF*ckDown
There aren’t many keynote speeches that can really change lives in 30 minutes. Emma Harris’ #SlowtheFuckDown gives the audience a wake-up call to how our relentless pursuit of more and a lack of awareness of what drives our behaviours can lead to us living unfulfilled lives.
Emma’s shocking story of how a near-death experience changed her perspective takes the audience on a journey of self-discovery, helping them connect with their own thought processes and giving them tools and strategies that enable them to make choices that better serve their needs and desires.
Nicole O'Sullivan
Director at Birds Eye View Consulting
Nicole is the powerhouse behind Birds Eye View Consulting, helping travel professionals master sales without feeling “salesy.” With over two decades of experience—including 17 years with Flight Centre and six years coaching in the U.S.—Nicole has transformed the way travel advisors connect, sell and grow their businesses.
She cuts through the noise, bringing practical, psychology-backed strategies that make selling feel natural. Her expertise in mindset, customer behaviour and high-converting conversations ensures advisors not only book more but build lasting client relationships that fuel referrals and repeat business.
Olivia Arezzolo
Australia’s Leading Sleep Expert, Speaker, and Author in 10 countries
Olivia Arezzolo is Australia’s leading sleep expert,, Speaker, and Author in 10 countries.
Featured on The Morning Show, The Today Show, Sunrise, Studio 10, Nine News, Sky News, Forbes, Daily Mail, Yahoo, MSN, News.com.au, Body and Soul, Women’s Fitness, Women’s Health, Business Insider and New York Post; Olivia has also been a spokesperson for IKEA, Sealy Posturepedic, Tempurpedic, Audible, Samsung, Toyota, AIA Insurance, Medibank, The Westin, Marriott Bonvoy, The Body Shop, T2, Fitbit, and more. Her international bestselling book, Bear, Lion, Wolf is published in 10 countries; and her most recent venture - a Wellness Weekend with The Westin, saw her recommended throughout Asia and USA.
To learn more, visit oliviaarezzolo.com.au, head to instagram @oliviaarezzolo, and email olivia@thesleepretreat.com.au - she would love to hear from you.
Pascale Helyar-Moray OAM
Founder of Grow My Money
Pascale Helyar-Moray OAM is an award-winning entrepreneur using innovation to tackle big-picture challenges, particularly in gender equality and superannuation.
As the founder of Grow My Money, she created a world-first platform that turns shopping into mortgage or super savings. With a background in financial services, leadership, and entrepreneurship, she has led and advised multiple startups, guiding several to successful exits.
A former Director of Communications for the Australian Gender Equality Council and now an Ambassador, Pascale was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
(2024) for her contributions to business and women's affairs.
Her career spans senior roles at JPMorgan Asset Management, BT Financial Group, and BNP Paribas, with recent advisory positions at ResMed Ventures, Investment NSW, and the University of Sydney. She is also the author of Rich Woman, Poor Woman.