How do you maintain a competitive edge through professional education in a rapidly changing world?

PANELLISTS

Tom Shelston

CEO CIBD
Tom is an expert in developing membership organisations and creating high value partnerships. He has worked across several sectors and deployed a number of successful change programmes.

Kathryn Thomson

Head of Education and Professional Development
Kathryn Thomson has been the Head of Education and Professional Development at the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers since January 2024.

Sarah Jones

Director Industry and Short Course
UTAS
Sarah is an experienced facilitator with a track record of supporting businesses across a range of sectors to better collaborate and grow.

Anne Gigney

Director
Tasmanian Whisky Academy
Australian Distilling Advocate
Anne believes education is the key to unlocking further global opportunity for the already impressive Australian distilling industry.

Shane McNamara

Global Director
Quality Excellence AB InBev
Shane holds a Master’s degree in Brewing Science from the University of Nottingham, and was the first Australian Master Cicerone.

Craig Crosby

Head of Supply Chain
Tribe Breweries
Craig has over thirty years of experience in the Brewing Industry, across Brewing, Packaging, Logistics, Project Management and CI roles in the UK, US, South Africa and, latterly, Australia.