Beyond 2025.

Current Head of Marketing at RUBY, after 8 years at RUBY, spent in a range of roles over this time, gaining experience in all parts of the business. Currently overseeing our Brand and Digital teams, responsible for rubynz.com, socials, customer engagement & loyalty, as well as wider Marketing Strategy.

Edna Swart is an entrepreneur and former corporate banker with a passion for business and innovation. A competitive athlete from a young age, she developed a strong foundation in discipline, perseverance, and leadership—qualities that have shaped her career. After earning a Finance degree from Massey University, she spent eight years in corporate banking before shifting her focus to entrepreneurship. Today, she leads ed&i body, a brand she built from the ground up, combining her business acumen with a commitment to quality and innovation.

Layla Kaisi is the founder and designer behind Layla Kaisi Collection, an ultra-luxury bespoke jewellery house renowned for its experimental design and access to the world’s rarest gemstones. Her creations have graced the Paris Fashion Week runway with L’Oréal Paris and adorned global icons like Cardi B. Layla Kaisi has captured the attention of global collectors, and her expertise has been featured in Forbes and E News, solidifying her reputation as a leader in the fine jewellery space. At the heart of Layla Kaisi Collection is an invitation-only world of artistry and storytelling—where true luxury is not following trends, but setting the standards.

Luke is the ANZ Growth Lead for Tracksuit. He talks with Marketing leaders everyday about brand growth strategies and challenges, and has over 10 years experience working in data and analytics for companies such as Tableau and Workday in the UK and APAC.

Courtney is a respected media expert with over 15 years’ experience across renowned brands both here in New Zealand and in the UK, including Sky, McDonald’s, Briscoes, ITM, American Express, Rolex, Booking.com and more. She specialises in holistic media strategy and planning across all touchpoints in the customer journey, backed by insight and data.

Raised in South Auckland, Stanley's early life in Manurewa set the stage for a future of significant change. After dropping out of university and moving to Australia in 2008, he carved out a successful 12-year career in hospitality, guided by his mentor, Vikas Malhotra. This journey included 11 jobs and travels across 23 countries. In 2019, realizing the need for independence, Stanley returned to New Zealand to establish his brand. He now leads a team of 35, operates a seven-figure business with studios in Grey Lynn and an office in New York, specializing in organic content strategies for brands.