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Help shape Australia’s fastest growing product and design community and the future of the industry

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Since 2022, The Outlook has consistently brought forward topics and conversations that inspire and equip people working in product and design, powered by the diverse voices of our Ambassadors.

Our Ambassadors are advisors and advocates who help accelerate our mission to uplift Australia’s creativity, innovation, and leadership capability. Through this growing group of trusted voices, we stay close to what is emerging and what matters most in the industry, drawing on their distinct personal and professional perspectives.

The Ambassadors' Impact

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The Outlook's Ambassadors are advisors, advocates, and collaborators who bring their unique perspective to help shape our programs and guide where design goes next.

Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives keep us grounded in what’s happening now and what’s next, and is one way we stay connected to the design community across Australia.

The impact you will have

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Becoming an Outlook Ambassador puts you in front of a large, influential community.

  • 5,000+ attendees from 250+ companies since 2022.
  • 90+ speakers from leading global companies since 2022.
  • 980k LinkedIn impressions The Outlook's posts in 2025 alone.

By becoming an ambassador, you'll join an exclusive group of people who help shape the direction of everything we do.

Ambassadors

Sharbani DharDotfinity

Sharbani Dhar

Founder, CEO, Dotfinity

John LazzaraTelstra

John Lazzara

Head of Digital Experience Design, Telstra

Nikhil BoraANZ

Nikhil Bora

Product Designer, ANZ

Bonnie Mooney

Bonnie Mooney

Head of Design & VOC, MMSG

Kurt IngwersenNAB

Kurt Ingwersen

Design Manager, NAB

Sarah D'Sylva

Sarah D'Sylva

Co-Founder, Hyloh

Dhruv SharmaBelong

Dhruv Sharma

Lead Product Designer, Belong

Rosie McAlisterAquent

Rosie McAlister

Senior Talent Agent, Aquent

Benjamin Dokter

Benjamin Dokter

Founder, Design Futures

Neha KariraBunnings

Neha Karira

Director, Bunnings

Brendan Moyle

Brendan Moyle

Product and Design Lead, BuildPass

Mindy NamCity of Melbourne

Mindy Nam

UX Designer, City of Melbourne

Adrian Crosland

Adrian Crosland

Product Manager, Redcat Hospitality Technology

Martin BrownBupa

Martin Brown

Experience Manager, Bupa

James RatsasaneMECCA

James Ratsasane

Head of Digital Product & Design, MECCA

Gazelle Eghbali

Gazelle Eghbali

Product Researcher/Designer, Independent

Leigh BarnettSymplicit

Leigh Barnett

Head of Product & Design, Symplicit

Amir Ansari

Amir Ansari

Design leader, Independent

David BaconCBUS Super

David Bacon

Experience Design Manager, CBUS Super

Angus Shields

Angus Shields

Product Designer, Intellischool

Milly SchmidtAtlassian

Milly Schmidt

Design Manager - Rovo Studio, Atlassian

Sam ChanPrograma

Sam Chan

Head of Product, Programa