Beyond the Algorithm: Building TA capability without scaling bias
Leadership in Transition:
The Impact of the US Election on Global DEI
The Future Of Work - Great Debate
How AI is reshaping organisations, leadership and decision making.
6 November 2025
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mamamia Office, Level 12, 580 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
29 October 2024
17:00 - 19:00
Mamamia Office, Level 18/100 William St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
3rd June
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Athena Home Loans, Ground Floor/347 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000
Join Levyl, CPO Search and The Transformation Group for an evening exploring one of the biggest questions shaping the future of work: who should lead in the age of AI - People or Technology?
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how organisations operate, the intersection between People & Culture and Technology leadership has never been more critical. Decisions around work design, capability, data and systems are no longer sitting in silos and neither are the consequences.
This event brings that tension to life through a live, high-energy debate between Chief People Officers and Chief Technology Officers, each presenting their perspective on how organisations should navigate AI transformation.
Designed for leaders who are actively shaping the future of their organisations, this is a session for those who want to stay ahead of where work is heading next.
Join Levyl and Mamamia to discuss the impact on Global DEI practices in the wake of the US election and the future of inclusive leadership.
This event will focus on how global DEI trends have been politicised and influenced in the lead-up to the US election and how this will shape leadership and workplace practices in Australia and beyond.
As the world’s eyes are on the US and their upcoming election, our panel discussion will present differing viewpoints that highlight the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for business leaders and People & Culture professionals in an evolving landscape.
Join Levyl, CPO Search and The Transformation Group for an evening exploring one of the biggest questions shaping the future of work: who should lead in the age of AI - People or Technology?
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how organisations operate, the intersection between People & Culture and Technology leadership has never been more critical. Decisions around work design, capability, data and systems are no longer sitting in silos and neither are the consequences.
This event brings that tension to life through a live, high-energy debate between Chief People Officers and Chief Technology Officers, each presenting their perspective on how organisations should navigate AI transformation.
Designed for leaders who are actively shaping the future of their organisations, this is a session for those who want to stay ahead of where work is heading next.
This event will be filled with:
The Great Debate: Watch three CPOs and three CTOs go head-to-head across three key questions, tackling topics such as who should lead AI transformation, whether technology or work design should come first, and how decision making will evolve in an AI-enabled world.
Audience Voting (and a Winner): This isn’t a passive panel, after each round the audience will vote live on which side delivered the stronger argument, before one team is crowned the overall winner at the end of the night!
Sharp, Practical Insights: Go beyond theory as senior leaders unpack how they are thinking about AI in practice, from capability building and workforce design through to governance and decision making.
A Cross-Functional Room: Connect with a curated mix of P&C and Technology professionals. Whether you sit closer to the people or systems side, this is a rare opportunity to hear how the other side thinks and engage with leaders shaping the future of their fields!
Live Q&A: Bring your questions and challenge the panel. This is a space for open, honest discussion on what’s working, what’s not, and what comes next.
Networking Opportunities: Continue the conversation with peers across P&C and Technology. Build meaningful connections and share perspectives.
This event is sponsored by Noble Craft Distillers, a boutique distillery and cocktail bar, founded by experienced bartenders. They specialise in creating bartender-focused spirits, including juniper-forward gin with native botanicals.
Team CPOs
This event will be filled with:
The Great Debate: Watch three CPOs and three CTOs go head-to-head across three key questions, tackling topics such as who should lead AI transformation, whether technology or work design should come first, and how decision making will evolve in an AI-enabled world.
Audience Voting (and a Winner): This isn’t a passive panel, after each round the audience will vote live on which side delivered the stronger argument, before one team is crowned the overall winner at the end of the night!
Sharp, Practical Insights: Go beyond theory as senior leaders unpack how they are thinking about AI in practice, from capability building and workforce design through to governance and decision making.
A Cross-Functional Room: Connect with a curated mix of P&C and Technology professionals. Whether you sit closer to the people or systems side, this is a rare opportunity to hear how the other side thinks and engage with leaders shaping the future of their fields!
Live Q&A: Bring your questions and challenge the panel. This is a space for open, honest discussion on what’s working, what’s not, and what comes next.
Networking Opportunities: Continue the conversation with peers across P&C and Technology. Build meaningful connections and share perspectives.
This event is sponsored by
Noble Craft Distillers, a boutique distillery and cocktail bar, founded by experienced bartenders. They specialise in creating bartender-focused spirits, including juniper-forward gin with native botanicals.
Meet the Panellists:
Team CPOs
Andrew Nolan
Chief People Officer
Andrew steers organisations through AI implementation with his consultancy Cadant, helping leaders move from pilots to enterprise adoption. He has mapped the highest value AI opportunities at the task level, shaped AI adoption programs at enterprise scale and built dedicated AI engineering capability for enterprise transformation. He was most recently Chief People Officer at CIMIC Group, where he led People & Culture across 40,000 employees in 20 countries. Unusually for a People leader, he has also held executive accountability for IT in a 6,000 person business.
Helen Attia
Chief People Officer, Appen
Helen is focused on creating a people strategy that supports Appen’s strategic objectives and creating an environment where our people can be their best. Helen brings over 20 years of Human Resources experience from global organisations primarily in the technology and software sector. With a passion for Talent Management and Organisational Development, Helen enjoys supporting organisations through periods of growth and change. Helen holds a Master of Commerce from the University of NSW and an Applied Science degree from the University of Sydney.

Tara Nguyen
Chief People Officer at Harrison.ai and Founder of Kindred Ppl
A commercially minded HR leader with extensive experience partnering with C-suite executives to deliver people strategies in complex, fast-changing environments. Tara’s background spans operating model transformation, HR optimisation and the digitisation of people services, with a strong focus on aligning talent strategy to commercial outcomes. Known for building high-performing, highly engaged teams, she brings a practical, human-centred approach to leadership and is passionate about creating organisations where people and performance thrive together.
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Team CPOs
Danielle Handley
Chief Customer & Transformation Officer
Danielle is a Senior executive with 25+ years of experience across health insurance, general insurance, management consulting and financial services. Most recently Chief Customer & Transformation Officer at Bupa APAC, leading enterprise strategy, digital transformation and the Connected Care program across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. Prior to Bupa, Danielle spent eight years at IAG in senior leadership roles including EGM Customer Experience and Head of Strategy, leading large-scale transformation, digital customer platforms, and operating model redesign. Known for translating complex strategy into operational reality, building cross functional teams, and placing the customer at the centre of every decision.
Andrew Dome
Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO), Uniting
Bringing extensive experience as a senior technology executive and CIO, Andrew has worked across finance, banking, energy, media, property, and aged care sectors throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. He specialises in leading digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and user experience, with expertise across AI, ML, and emerging technologies. Andrew is recognised for building high-performing teams, delivering tangible business value, and aligning technology strategy to broader organisational goals. He was recognised in the CIO50 2025 awards and received the 2026 Asia Pacific Stevie Gold Award for Most Innovative Technology Leader of the Year.
Chaitanya Kuber
Chief Technology Officer, Airtasker
Chaitanya is CTO at Airtasker, Australia's leading local services marketplace. Over the past year he has led a deliberate AI transformation, moving his engineering organisation from AI-augmented development to genuinely agentic ways of working, with measurable improvements in productivity and a clear-eyed view of what comes next. He made the harder choice early: not backfilling roles, reallocating budget into AI capability, and using his own organisation as the proof of concept for what the rest of the business could become. He now has a strong point of view on what AI transformation actually requires from leaders, and what most organisations are still getting wrong.
Andrew Nolan
Chief People Officer
Andrew steers organisations through AI implementation with his consultancy Cadant, helping leaders move from pilots to enterprise adoption. He has mapped the highest value AI opportunities at the task level, shaped AI adoption programs at enterprise scale and built dedicated AI engineering capability for enterprise transformation. He was most recently Chief People Officer at CIMIC Group, where he led People & Culture across 40,000 employees in 20 countries. Unusually for a People leader, he has also held executive accountability for IT in a 6,000 person business.
Helen Attia
Chief People Officer, Appen
Helen is focused on creating a people strategy that supports Appen’s strategic objectives and creating an environment where our people can be their best. Helen brings over 20 years of Human Resources experience from global organisations primarily in the technology and software sector. With a passion for Talent Management and Organisational Development, Helen enjoys supporting organisations through periods of growth and change. Helen holds a Master of Commerce from the University of NSW and an Applied Science degree from the University of Sydney.
Tara Nguyen
Chief People Officer at Harrison.ai and Founder of Kindred Ppl
A commercially minded HR leader with extensive experience partnering with C-suite executives to deliver people strategies in complex, fast-changing environments. Tara’s background spans operating model transformation, HR optimisation and the digitisation of people services, with a strong focus on aligning talent strategy to commercial outcomes. Known for building high-performing, highly engaged teams, she brings a practical, human-centred approach to leadership and is passionate about creating organisations where people and performance thrive together.
Team CTOs
Team CTOs
Danielle Handley
Chief Customer & Transformation Officer
Danielle is a Senior executive with 25+ years of experience across health insurance, general insurance, management consulting and financial services. Most recently Chief Customer & Transformation Officer at Bupa APAC, leading enterprise strategy, digital transformation and the Connected Care program across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. Prior to Bupa, Danielle spent eight years at IAG in senior leadership roles including EGM Customer Experience and Head of Strategy, leading large-scale transformation, digital customer platforms, and operating model redesign. Known for translating complex strategy into operational reality, building cross functional teams, and placing the customer at the centre of every decision.
Connect with Danielle on Linkedin.
Andrew Dome
Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO), Uniting
Bringing extensive experience as a senior technology executive and CIO, Andrew has worked across finance, banking, energy, media, property, and aged care sectors throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. He specialises in leading digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and user experience, with expertise across AI, ML, and emerging technologies. Andrew is recognised for building high-performing teams, delivering tangible business value, and aligning technology strategy to broader organisational goals. He was recognised in the CIO50 2025 awards and received the 2026 Asia Pacific Stevie Gold Award for Most Innovative Technology Leader of the Year.
Andrew Dome
Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO), Uniting
Bringing extensive experience as a senior technology executive and CIO, Andrew has worked across finance, banking, energy, media, property, and aged care sectors throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. He specialises in leading digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and user experience, with expertise across AI, ML, and emerging technologies. Andrew is recognised for building high-performing teams, delivering tangible business value, and aligning technology strategy to broader organisational goals. He was recognised in the CIO50 2025 awards and received the 2026 Asia Pacific Stevie Gold Award for Most Innovative Technology Leader of the Year.
Meet the Host:
Wendy Mak
Chief Marketing Officer, MUFG Pension & Market Services
With experience spanning growth, transformation, digital products, and ESG, Wendy has led digital product functions, P&Ls, and frontline business development teams within global financial services environments. In addition to her executive career, she has founded her own business and published a book in Australia and the US, reflecting her highly commercial and entrepreneurial approach to leadership. A strong advocate for AI, innovation, and consumer transparency, Wendy is passionate about championing greater cultural and ethnic diversity at executive and board level.
Wendy Mak
Chief Marketing Officer, MUFG Pension & Market Services
With experience spanning growth, transformation, digital products, and ESG, Wendy has led digital product functions, P&Ls, and frontline business development teams within global financial services environments. In addition to her executive career, she has founded her own business and published a book in Australia and the US, reflecting her highly commercial and entrepreneurial approach to leadership. A strong advocate for AI, innovation, and consumer transparency, Wendy is passionate about championing greater cultural and ethnic diversity at executive and board level.
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