
Genevieve Elliott
Pronoun
Chief Information Officer
Bunnings
With over three decades of experience in financial services, real estate, retail, and advisory sectors, Genevieve is a seasoned leader known for building innovative functions within mature organisations across Australia, the UK, and Europe. Specialising in data and analytics, technology, marketing, and strategic operations, she is recognised for her strategic problem-solving, leadership, and ability to drive transformative change.
As Chief Information Officer at Bunnings Group, Genevieve leads the strategy and teams responsible for the execution of core technology, digital, and data analytics platforms. In her previous roles as Director of Marketing, Data and Analytics, and General Manager, Data & Analytics at Bunnings, she established the company’s data strategy, built team capability, and spearheaded initiatives that significantly boosted customer engagement and revenue.
Before joining Bunnings, Genevieve held key roles at Vicinity Centres, where she developed a market-leading Data Science and Insights team and was awarded the prestigious Frank Lowy Fellowship. At J.P. Morgan Asset Management, she played a crucial role in establishing Australian operations and spent nearly a decade in strategy and marketing roles in the UK and Europe.
Genevieve is passionate about building high-performing teams that are diverse, curious, and collaborative. She believes in fostering a culture of trust, respect, and empowerment.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:30
C-Suite Panel: The Leadership Balancing Act
How are c-suite leaders adapting their leadership to meet the moment? This panel brings together senior executives to discuss the top trends keeping them up at night – from AI integration and workforce transformation to global instability and cost constraints.
What trends are keeping leaders up at night, and where are they placing their boldest bets?
How AI is reshaping productivity expectations and leadership priorities
Turning AI anxiety into advantage across your organisation through mindset, clarity and upskilling
Strategies for managing fatigue, maintaining trust, and building resilience in high-pressure environments to ensure long-term business performance and adaptability
Moderator: Brigid Monagle, Commissioner, Victorian Public Sector Commission
Lisa Chiba, Managing Director, Momentum Energy
Caroline Rawlinson, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Culture Amp
Giles Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, VicRoads
Genevieve Elliott, Chief Information Officer, Bunnings