
Christelle Young
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Managing Director; AFR Women in Leadership 2025 Category Winner
T2 Tea
Christelle Young is a dynamic retail and transformation leader, currently the Managing Director of T2 Tea. With a career spanning global corporations, start-ups, and advisory boards, she has a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and digital transformation in the retail and consumer goods sectors.
Previously, Christelle was the Chief Data & Analytics Officer for L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa, where she led large-scale data and analytics strategies across 33 countries, delivering significant profitability growth. Her expertise in strategy, transformation, and governance has shaped businesses from Fortune 500 companies to government entities.
She is also an Advisory Board Member for the Centre for Business Analytics at Melbourne Business School, helping shape the future of data-driven decision-making. A recognized thought leader in analytics, economics, and retail innovation, Christelle’s insights have been featured in The Economist, Australian Financial Review, and Qantas Magazine.
Her expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technology to navigate complex challenges provides a clear blueprint for leading with strategic foresight and turning disruption into a competitive advantage.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:00
Leading Through AI and Complexity
What AI means for leadership today and how to stay ahead of the curve
Navigating tough calls to lead with conviction and clarity in complex environments
Turning disruption into strategic advantage through clear decision-making
Christelle Young, Managing Director, T2 Tea; AFR Women in Leadership 2025 Category Winner