Marketing Leadership Forum
Connecting Marketing Leaders, Industry Innovators & UNSW
Marketing Leadership Forum
Where marketing leaders and researchers solve tomorrow's problems today
The Marketing Leadership Forum connects marketing professionals with UNSW's research community. Not for networking's sake, but to close the gap between what rigorous research reveals and what gets implemented in Australian businesses.
Free membership. Real value. No vendor pitches.
“The UNSW Marketing Leadership Forum bridges the gap between research in marketing and marketing practice. Its goal is to shift the boundaries of cutting-edge marketing through the facilitation of mutually beneficial exchange. We tackle tomorrow’s issues in marketing today.”
Professor Hauke A. Wetzel
Founding Co-Director of UNSW Marketing Leadership Forum
About us
The UNSW Marketing Leadership Forum is run by the School of Marketing at UNSW Business School, supported by an active network of industry partners and leaders. Together, we work to advance marketing excellence in business and society.
The Forum brings together:
- A global network of leading researchers pushing the frontiers of marketing knowledge
- A cross-industry community of senior practitioners and innovators
- A shared commitment to turning research into impact for business and society
Our academics include globally recognised experts such as Prof. Harald van Heerde, Prof. John Roberts, and Prof. Nicolas Chu, who collaborate closely with industry partners to solve pressing management problems, from mobile engagement and product optimisation to crisis communication and market defense strategies.
“I have been amazed to see how firms could boost their marketing productivity through close collaboration with academia. Joining the UNSW Marketing Leadership Forum is a unique opportunity to help to define the future of marketing.”
Professor of Practice Nicolas Chu
Founding Co-Director of UNSW Marketing Leadership Forum
How we work with industry
The Marketing Leadership Forum drives ongoing engagement through:
- Regular leadership sessions - Short, high-value events featuring marketing executives and innovators
- Collaboration channels - Opportunities to participate in advisory conversations, student engagement, and pilot research projects.
- A responsive industry network - We commit to delivering continuous value through insight sharing, recognition, and opportunities to shape the future of marketing education and practice. When members of the forum require input from academia or want to engage with Australia's best marketing students, they turn to us. When UNSW seeks practical insight, we turn to the community first.
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The forum fosters knowledge exchange across a cross-industry network. To develop our agenda and assure its focus on contemporary marketing issues, we work closely with the UNSW Marketing Leadership Council, an elite group of accomplished individuals in industry.
Belinda Dimovski – Principal Director Accenture Song, Accenture
Damian Borchok – CEO, For The People; CEO, Interbrand Australia
Dan Monheit – Founder/CEO Hardhat
Jeremy Nicholas – Digital Channel Executive, Telstra; CMO, Telstra
Joanne Smith – Chief Brand, Innovation and Communication Officer, Blackmores Group
Kate Moonen – Chief Marketing, Communications & Sustainability Officer, Veolia ANZ
Michael Apte – CMO, Guide Dogs NSW
Renata Bertram – Vice President Marketing, Salesforce
Tamara Howe – CMO, SunRice
Why join the Marketing Leadership Forum?
Membership is free and gives you exclusive access to:
Insights that matter
- Select research highlights and practical frameworks from UNSW marketing academics.
- Regular editorial newsletter with industry-ready takeaways.
Events & Conversations
- Invitations to our events including fireside chats, workshops and thought-leadership sessions.
- Early updates and reserved discounts for MASS - the Marketing Analytics Symposium Sydney
Opportunities to engage
- Guest lecturing & student mentoring opportunities.
- Pathways to partner on impactful applied research.
- Connect with leading marketing practitioners and innovators.
Become a Member and Connect with Leaders in 30 Seconds!
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Once registered, you'll immediately be included in our communications, newsletter, event invitations and early MASS announcements.