Video Summit

Managing Director APAC, Dailymotion

Vijay is a global media, AI, and digital leader with 30+ years of experience, having scaled leading platforms across Asia-Pacific. A pioneer in digital advertising and an award-winning industry voice, known for building high-performance teams, driving revenue growth, and translating complex data into clear, actionable strategies. 

Head of Measurement, Video Futures Collective (VFC) 

Murray Love, VFC's Head of Measurement, brings several decades of experience in media measurement and data strategy, including roles at Quantium and Foxtel Media. With a focus on data innovation and insight extraction, Murray turns data complexity into business clarity, helping organisations make informed decisions in today's evolving media ecosystem.

Retail Growth Leader, Foodstuffs

Giselle Bleakley is a commercially driven marketing and strategy leader with 20 years' experience across FMCG, retail and QSR. She has held senior roles at Foodstuffs New Zealand, Asahi Beverages and Yum! Restaurants International, and is known for turning complex commercial challenges into clear, growth-focused strategies. 

Head of Content & Strategy (Video/Audio) NZ Herald 

Sarah Bristow is an experienced news and media leader with a strong track record in strategy, digital transformation and change management. As Director of News at Newshub, she led the organisation through Covid, multiple reorganisations and major news events, while driving significant programming, structural and strategic change.

Co-Founder, Infinitum

Simon is a marketing and advertising professional with 30 years of international expertise. After successful corporate roles, he founded Calibre + Candor and Mime Analytics before launching Infinitum, a market-leading analytics and optimisation solution for premium streamed video, now used by broadcasters, agencies and advertisers across NZ, Australia, SEA, Japan and the USA.

Head of Advertising, Sky

Phil Lucy is Head of Advertising at Sky New Zealand, leading a unified advertising sales and operations team. Focused on accelerating growth across the NZ market, Phil is passionate about building deeper partnerships with agencies and clients and strengthening Sky's market engagement.

Chief Digital Officer, TVNZ

Rob Hutchinson is the Chief Digital Officer for TVNZ. He is leading TVNZ’s digital transformation from FTA broadcaster to New Zealand’s number 1 streamer for trusted news, sport and entertainment. He has worked in digital media since 1995 in the advertising, broadcasting and publishing industries.

Head of Multimedia, Stuff 

Chas is a senior leader across Europe and Aotearoa with expertise in growing audiences, content strategy and commercial video. He launched Disney+ in New Zealand, oversaw Sky's streaming platforms Sky Sport Now and Neon, and is now Head of Multimedia at Stuff Digital, scaling New Zealand's largest digital news publisher.

Group Digital Director, PHD

Mireille is the Group Digital Director at PHD with 17 years’ experience across global and local brands. Passionate about the intersection of data, technology, and creativity, she helps clients unlock growth and elevate brand performance. 

Brand Lead, YouTube

With over a decade directing strategy for leading NZ brands, Seth transitioned to YouTube two years ago as Brand Lead. He specialises in unlocking brand-building potential, using YouTube's diverse environment to weave comprehensive brand narratives and build holistic brand ecosystems. 

Head of Digital Sales, Agency, NZME

Lloyd is a seasoned digital sales and commercial strategist with over 17 years of experience across media, creative agencies, and tech companies. In his role as Head of Digital Sales, Agency at NZME, he forms new partnerships that enhance NZME’s digital offering and create long-term value. He partners closely with agency and client stakeholders to unlock growth, optimise revenue channels, and build long-term commercial partnerships.

Host, Herald NOW Business

Garth knows the power of words, sound and vision, and he's looking forward to meeting you. He hosts the livestreamed Herald NOW Business weekday mornings, with wide on-demand distribution across all feeds. He also spent a very long time in TV, including Fair Go and other high-rating shows.