Meet our Speakers

Kirsty Ludbrook

Creative Director, Ludbrook Agency

Kirsty is an award-winning brand strategist and designer with over 30 years of experience in branding for the wellness, hospitality, lifestyle, and beauty sectors. Her strength lies in distilling complex ideas into compelling narratives and charismatic identities that connect meaningfully with audiences—and stand the test of time.

Recognised as one of Australia's Top 10 Creatives by The Bulletin magazine, Kirsty has received accolades from AGDA and the DMA, and was a finalist for Young Business Woman of the Year. She continues to evolve her practice through advanced study, including AWARD School (Australia), the Ritson Marketing Mini-MBA (UK), and the Brand Master's Guild (New York), IDEO U (Storytelling for Influence, 2020 and AI for Design Thinking 2025).

A strategic thinker with a design soul, Kirsty's approach blends commercial acumen with creative depth to deliver brands that are clear, confident and future-ready.