Dan Houghton has been a senior leader & executive at some of the world's leading technology businesses (Google, Xero), a leader at high-growth startups (Quid, Tide, Blunt) and a management consultant (Bain & Company). His sweet spot: helping others solve their biggest challenges through first principle thinking.

Melanie Spencer is CEO of Thompson Spencer Group, one of Aotearoa’s leading creative agencies. With a career spanning two decades, Mel’s expertise lies at the intersection of marketing and sales, managing client relationships and partnerships across retail, property, banking, F&B, aviation, fashion, and more. Mel has always been known for leading from the top, supporting teams from all sides, following her nose and the data, and being commercially savvy with heart.