Speaker
Louise is a speaker, MC & panel moderator on AI, Leadership, and Innovation. Louise is exclusively represented by Saxton Speakers Bureau.
Louise Cummins is a dynamic speaker, award-winning CMO, and trusted MC and panel moderator who brings clarity, energy, and actionable insight to every stage. With a rare blend of strategic expertise and lived experience, she helps audiences navigate AI, marketing transformation, reinvention, and leadership with confidence and purpose.
“Your session was fantastic! The perfect mix of strategy and practical actions relevant for the whole audience.” – Kathryn Brown, Global Marketing Communications Manager, BlueScope
AI Curious - Louise makes artificial intelligence accessible and engaging—breaking down complex concepts into practical, real-world applications. She helps leaders and teams harness AI for innovation, marketing, and competitive advantage, without the jargon or overwhelm.
“It was such a thoughtful and energising conversation. I loved your CONTROVERSIAL take on moving AI from buzz to real business value.” – Pauline P, CEO Xenai Digital
“Louise Cummins is the real deal – the AI authority you’ve been waiting for. Louise combines proven marketing expertise with research-backed insights and wisdom that entertains, delights, and inspires audiences. Louise left our audience feeling hopeful, encouraged and wanting more, which in an age of confusion and anxiety felt like a breath of fresh air.” - Mark Jones, Chair, iMedia Advisory Board / Co-founder & Chief Storyteller, ImpactInstitute
Marketing, Strategy & Digital Transformation - With two decades of executive experience leading brand, digital, and customer strategies across sectors, Louise delivers powerful frameworks to future-proof organisations, drive growth, and lead through disruption.
“An amazing day with two brilliant minds, Louise Cummins & Rochelle Tognetti as we kicked off Procore Technologies’ APAC Marketing AI Accelerator.” – Bree McAusland
Reinvention, Resilience & Leadership - A master of personal and professional reinvention, Louise shares deeply relatable stories and science-backed strategies to help individuals and teams thrive through uncertainty, build adaptive mindsets, and turn setbacks into breakthroughs. “You were the best.
So entertaining, thought-provoking and educational.” – Julie Dormand, Friday Lunch Club
Innovation & Passion Projects - Innovation doesn’t just live in boardrooms. Louise champions the power of side projects, creativity, and courageous thinking as catalysts for personal and professional transformation.
“Thank you for lending us your amazing brain!” – Chanel Clark, The Marketing Club
Embracing Your Unique Brilliance - Inspired by her bestselling children’s book A Different Kind of Brilliant, Louise empowers audiences to embrace neurodiversity, rethink success, and lead with authenticity and strength.
MC & Panel Facilitator - A natural communicator and skilled host, Louise ensures every conversation is thoughtful, engaging, and impactful—whether moderating panels, leading fireside chats, or anchoring main-stage events.
“That was one of my favourite sessions of the event!” – Karin Du Chenne, Executive Group Director, Kantar
“Huge thanks to the fabulous Louise Cummins… who I would highly recommend!” – Kate Moonen, CMO Veolia
“Feeling energised and inspired. Thanks Louise for some elite facilitation!” – Jisoo Kim, Co-Founder, Clear AI
Approachable, future-focused and deeply human, Louise helps audiences think boldly, adapt powerfully, and lead with purpose in an AI-driven world.
Experience
2025
SXSW (details shortly!)
iMedia Future of Marketing Summit New Zealand - AI Marketer 2.0
AI in Marketing, The Marketing Club
Veolia upskilling AI for marketing, communications and sustainability teams
NIDA, BaptistCare, and Australian Communities Foundation - AI upskilling in the NFP sector
BlueScope Global Community presentation - ‘Navigating Dynamic Markets - Harnessing Trends for Product Portfolio Success’
The Leprosy Mission Australia staff vision day speaker - ‘Lifting Our Eyes for Growth and Change’
2024
Vogue 1000 Girls launch event
Feminine Warrior Mindset Podcast
Third Sector Live - Leveraging Technology for Social Good
Third Sector Live - Leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, optimise resource utilisation, and ensure financial sustainability
Mumbrella 360 - ‘What’s keeping CMOs up at night?’
Mumbrella 360 - ‘What does it take to empower women in media and marketing?’
2023
Marketing Leaders Summit - Establishing Authentic Credibility in an Often-Divided World
Third Sector Live - Leveraging digital technology to optimise your marketing strategy and ensure a connected donor experience
Marketing Live - The Great Divide: Addressing the Gap Between Skills and Tech in the Marketing Org
World Vision Wiggles Partnership – various national radio interviews
2022
The Juggling Act Podcast – Your Santa Agent Invitation book
World Vision’s International Day of the Girl live event interviewer with Mel Doyle and Samantha Harris
Third Sector Live speaker - Growing your brand whilst advocating for your mission
Marketing Strategy Summit key panel - Standing Out in the Crowd
Interviewed for Woolworths and Deliotte marketing teams
AMI Host for Unleashing Your Personal brand
NFP Marketing Best Practice webinar for Mann Judd
2021
Industry speaker for Master of Marketing Orientation at Macquarie University
Marketing Tech Symposium panelist - Here are the Keys Now Fly - Marketing automation
CMO Panel Discussion - How Marketers Tackled the Modern Creative Gap
FUTR panelist - Culture for digital change
Speaker and Mentor - Macquarie University Innovation Lab
Panelist for Mumbrella Session (Creative lessons)
Panelist for Mumbrella Session (Creative leadership)
2020
Global Virtual MarTech Summit (The Role of Technology in Times of Crisis)
Ladies in Tech (LiT) Conversations (Women in digital transformation)
Macquarie University webinar speaker for Post Grad Master of Marketing
Agency Leadership Symposium - Keynote Panel (What a marketer wants)
The CMO Show podcast (Marketing during COVID 19)
Forward Marketing Summit (Embracing the technology revolution)
Earlier
Sky News TV interview 2019 (A Different Kind of Brilliant book)
PHD Inspo Session 2019 (Passion Projects)
Mumbrella 360 2019 (Media trends)
CXO Summit (Digital Transformation in retail)
Marie Claire Tech Ready Women Masterclass 2018 (Finance and StartUp)
Intrigue Sydney 2018 (Marketing Strategies and Lead Generation)
Leading Edge Group 2018 (The Pursuit of Greatness, brands for a sustainable future)
Young Presidents Organisation YPO 2007 (Role of Microfinance in Addressing Human Trafficking)
Microfinance Global Meeting 2006 London (Mobile Banking for the Poor)
iMedia Summit NZ
Mumbrella360
Vogue 1000 Girls Launch
World Vision International Day of the Girl Panel
Mumbrella360
Marketing Live