Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on September 29th, 2023. Our breakfast series is all about bringing women together and sharing the journey of 3 talented South Australian women who show us – there is more than one way to soar in South Australia!
OUR PANELISTS
Lauren Zwaans | Craig Linke Bespoke Building
Lauren Zwaans is a marketing, operations and business strategy leader with global experience spanning Government, nonprofits, and the corporate sector, including big tech. She is also the co-owner and Chief Operating Officer at Craig Linke Bespoke Building, a boutique Adelaide building and interior design company.
Most recently, Lauren worked for Meta (aka Facebook), based in San Francisco. There, she led cross-functional teams, including a pod of analysts and growth marketers, creating multi-channel, scaled marketing campaigns targeting millions and driving social impact, community and health partnership engagement, acquisition and product adoption outcomes. Prior to this, Lauren ran her own brand marketing and copywriting agency, KIS Communications. She has also had several stints as a political adviser, as well as working both in London for Burberry as a sub-editor in their Marketing team, and with Sydney social media and brand agencies across global and national accounts.
A born business strategist, Lauren has held several non-executive Board appointments over the years. She also founded a South Australian network for women, Spence Club, in 2014. Lauren has two young children. She loves travelling both locally and abroad seeking building and interiors inspiration, and learning about different cultures.
Linkedin: Lauren Zwaans
Website: www.craiglinkebuilding.com.au
Amanda Ewbank | Pebble and Palm
Strategic, passionate, creative, and adaptable are a few words that come to mind when thinking about Amanda. Owner of the beautiful Pebble and Palm Interiors and a Strategic Advisor, Engagement Specialist and Leadership Consultant.
With a career story that could be described as ‘non-traditional’, Amanda has been a Park Ranger, Banking Executive, Interior Stylist, Leadership Consultant and Small Business Owner (just to name a few! ..) After spending some 17+ years in Senior Leadership positions across the corporate sphere in Banking, Tech Start-Ups and in SA Government, 5 years ago she followed a passion and a dream and opened a homewares and interior design business. She still flexes her corporate skills, and is currently leading a Transformation Program and building a new Digital Strategy for the South Australian Police which looks at next generation policing through a technology lens.
As a lover of beautiful things, Amanda works with her Pebble & Palm Interiors clients to curate relaxed interiors that people can live and love in. Styling fills her cup and sparks joy; and consulting stretches the brain, challenges her thinking, and provides a feeling of fulfilment. She’s a step-mum, wife, sister, daughter, friend and SAW member since 2019.
Linkedin: Amanda Ewbank
Website: www.pebbleandpalm.com.au
Kimberley Conte | Football South Australia
I am an experienced Sports Manager with a strong background in communications, international and domestic event management, and technical knowledge. With 25 years of experience growing events for a variety of sporting organizations, I am currently the Head of Women’s World Cup and Legacy South Australia at Events South Australia, South Australian Tourism Commission, and Race Director for the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under. As the Paracycling Program Coordinator for Cycling Australia and Cycling South Australia (Auscycling), I have also introduced new athletes to the sport of triathlon providing training and coaching for the American Youth Soccer Organisation, YMCA, and Futbol Club Santa Barbara, California, USA.
In addition to my current roles, I am also a Football South Australia Legacy Committee Member, a member of the Football Australia Women’s & Girl’s Working Group, and a facilitator for the Football Australia Women in Leadership Program. As the Chair of the Technical Commission for Cycling South Australia since 2012, a member of the Technical Commission for Cycling Australia since 2017, and a member of the AusCycling Road and Track Committee and National Auscycling Commission since 2020, I have been actively involved in the development of cycling in Australia.
Website: www.footballsa.com.au
OUR MC
KATE BURR –KATEBURR.COM
Kate Burr is a Leadership and Communication expert with a 20-year career as an Award-Winning Comedian and High-Performance Humour Coach. She uses the power of laughter and humour to create engaging, feel-good experiences for her audiences and clients.
Find Kate on Linkedin HERE.