Series 18

May 2025

Gemma Acton Interviews the Incredible Deborah Thomas, Camp Quality CEO

She went from fashion modelling to editing iconic magazines and from running an ASX 200 company to becoming a leader in the not-for-profit world. Deborah Thomas’s career has been ever-changing with soaring highs and challenging lows. There’s almost nothing she hasn’t done—or survived. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find out.Gemma Acton: Deborah, it is hard…

ByGemma Acton

Apr 2025

Series 18 Technology

Game Changers Host Gemma Acton Talks to Microsoft’s Vanessa Sorenson About Her Meteoric Rise

She grew up in caravan parks, and her first job was answering phones at a tech startup. Today, Vanessa Sorenson is Microsoft New Zealand MD, and an advocate for girls embracing STEM and inclusivity. This tech leader knows what it means to be down—and climb back up. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find…

ByGemma Acton

Apr 2025

Series 18 What Makes A Game Changer?

What Makes A Game Changer?

Here, we talk to four incredible innovators. From Deborah Thomas, CEO of Camp Quality, to Vanessa Sorenson, MD NZ Microsoft, to Erin Burke, Head of Procurement for Pepperstone and Paul Queeney, CTO Trinity GrammarWhat makes a game changer? We asked our guests to share their insights.Deborah Thomas: To me, what makes a game…

ByRobyn Foyster

Apr 2025

Series 18 Technology

Gemma Acton Interviews Trinity Grammar’s Paul Queeney on His Inspiring Journey

Born and raised on a council estate in Northern England, an ad in a local paper—followed by university as a mature-age student—set Paul Queeney on a path far from home. His adventurous career has taken him to Moscow, Prague, Hong Kong and Jamaica, but he’s come to call Australia home. First with some big retail…

ByGemma Acton

Apr 2025

Business Series 18

Erin Burke from Pepperstone Talks to Gemma Acton About the Intrepid World of FinTech

Growing up on New Zealand’s coast, Erin Burke was schooled early in financial literacy. Her parents had her work full-time during summer holidays and save a portion of her paycheck. Initially working in government, her career unexpectedly pivoted into the fast-paced world of finance. Her latest role? Leadership at a global FinTech platform. So, is…

ByGemma Acton

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