Nominees Category: Business

As a sharp business leader, Neha helps brands take better and faster marketing decisions by acquiring a thorough knowledge of their audience, business, and industry. She currently leads the P&L for a portfolio of 12 diverse brands at her agency. Obsessed with audience insights, Neha taps these along with her growth mindset to fuel innovation and drive business results for clients. Whether it is rolling out award-winning campaigns, creating new websites, developing innovative AR filters and online games, or fronting influencer collaborations with celebrities – Neha does what it takes to drive results for her brands and her agency. She is equally focused on mentoring her team members and ensuring holistic career advancement for each of them.

Wavemaker ANZ Chief Investment Officer Philippa Noilea-Tani works with some of Australia’s most iconic brands – including L’Oréal, Mondelez, Jetstar, Australia Post, Paramount, Mitsubishi, Vodafone, Hungry Jack’s, Domino’s, Audible, Pharmacare and DoorDash – helping marketers effectively navigate rapid changes in the media landscape.

Her influence, however, extends beyond this significant role to encompass her equally important work as a positive disruptor and change agent for good. In championing the importance of mental health, fostering kindness and prioritising family, she is bringing our industry’s attention to the Issues that matter.

Leading by example, Philippa is guided by her commitment to championing others and inspiring them to recognise their influence within their organisation and our industry – and to see that contributing to positive change is not restricted by their job title or lack of seniority.