Overdose & Chill: Live

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Tristan Miller @ Shopify Plus.

Tristan is the Partner Manager at Shopify Plus and firmly backs that “Shopify has changed the game, but Shopify Plus takes it to a whole new level!“

From mobile-ready online stores to record-breaking pop-ups to wholesale made easy, Shopify Plus provides businesses with unmatched scalability, reliability, and flexibility. Powering the world’s fastest-growing businesses, from high-volume brands to Fortune 500, they were the first to sell on social, make commerce conversational, and partner with global innovators like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Buzzfeed.

Proud to be working with the talented Shopify Plus Partners, Tristan is stretching the possibilities of Commerce.

Overdose’s Managing Director, Melbourne, Laura Jackson and Tristan will discuss digital solutions, potential growth opportunities that were seized, and talk around the ways Shopify Plus has quickly adapted to accommodate in the marketplace.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with George Lloyd @ Whiskers N Paws.

George is the Chief Operations Officer at Whiskers N Paws.

Located in Hong Kong, Whiskers N Paws is a pet shop with a mission, rooted in the belief that animals make us better people. They teach us mindfulness; Remind us to be compassionate; Show us the importance of having fun; They open our hearts and help us connect as humans to one another without barriers.

Given how important pets are to their owner’s happiness and well-being, Whiskers N Paws takes their job seriously. “We study every product to make sure they are free from harmful ingredients, safe to play with, and are wholesome to nibble. By partnering with like-minded suppliers, we make sure products are made with love, handled with care, and stored properly en route to you,” – Vada Chung, founder of Whiskers N Paws.

Overdose’s Managing Director, Singapore, Iestyn Keyes and George will discuss what makes them more than just a pet store and the strategies and digital solutions implemented to achieve their dream of connecting millions of people through the love of animals in Hong Kong and beyond!

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Jennie Leng, General Manager of Digital @ Bendon Group.

Bendon is a global leader in intimate apparel. Founded in 1947, the company revolutionised the lingerie industry through its dedication to quality and innovation, creating a design philosophy that has grown stronger throughout the company’s 70-year history.

Headquartered in Auckland, Bendon Lingerie’s quality brands include the likes of Bendon, Pleasure State, me. By Bendon, Fayreform, Lovable, Bendon Man, and Davenport. Distributing globally through over 4,000 doors, across 34 countries, they are also confidently a growing network of 60 company-owned Bendon retail and outlet stores in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.

As a specialist in using business and customer insight to shape products, services, and experiences, Jennie is passionate about effortless design and “just right” solutions. Her experience in retail, telecommunications, finance, and travel spans a well-established career.

Overdose’s Managing Director, New Zealand, Jodi Irving and Jennie will discuss digital solutions, the strategies implemented for success, and growth focussed on the customer.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Jakomina Vidakovic, the eCommerce and Marketing Manager at Ceres Tag.

Ceres Tag is the ultimate solution for serious livestock producers seeking reliable and profitable livestock management. The world’s first animal monitoring information platform with direct to satellite capability through a proprietary smart ear tag. This innovative technology is at the helm of scalable monitoring of biosecurity, health, welfare, performance, and traceability provenance of the supply chain network, including theft detection.

A creative problem solver, with an instinctive entrepreneurial spirit, seeking innovation and opportunity to drive business strategy, Jakomina is passionate about digital, creative branding and customer journey. With experience managing three teams, she maintains a level-headed approach whilst executing major software mergers and migrations to exceed revenue and sales targets and improve autonomy and workflow.

Overdose’s Managing Director, Brisbane, Elliot Schoemaker and Jakomina will discuss digital solutions, Ceres Tag’s new technology platform and the challenges as a startup and the strategies implemented for success.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Akash Ahluwalia GAICD @ Tupperware Brands.

Akash is the Managing Director Australia & New Zealand for Tupperware Brands, which operates in more than 120 countries worldwide with a global sales force exceeding 1.2 million.

Tupperware is about more than just great kitchen storage, cookware, and bakeware products that set new standards in quality and design. It’s also about changing people’s lives through entrepreneurship, determination, and personal development.

A finalist for this year's AFR BOSS Young Executive of the year award, Akash is an accomplished Managing Director and Senior Finance Executive, with an established track record of recognising opportunity, growing, and improving businesses.

Overdose’s Managing Director, Melbourne, Laura Jackson and Akash will discuss digital solutions and the challenges and successes of entering Tupperware’s first foray into selling directly to loyal customers. Their new venture ensures the sales consultant role while adjusting to meet the impact of the pandemic on the renowned Tupperware parties and the strategies implemented for continued success in the new world of lockdowns.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Anna Samkova @ The PAS Group Limited.

Anna is the Group General Manager for Digital at The PAS Group. Established in 2004, the group has progressively acquired a diversified portfolio of well-established retail and wholesale brands as part of its growth strategy. As a result, they are one of Australia’s largest apparel businesses with a well-established business model and platform providing significant scale, infrastructure, and capability to maximise opportunities. Covering both the retail and wholesale segments of the market and having a rapidly growing online business, The PAS Group currently have 200+ retail stores across Australia and New Zealand.

Overdose’s CEO, Todd Welling and Anna will discuss growth challenges & successes, eCommerce & marketing strategy, digital solutions, and the strategic ways The PAS Group has navigated through the difficulties the pandemic has posed.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the great Sonal Puri @ Webscale Networks.

CEO at Webscale for the last 6+ years, Sonal has been in the digital space for over 20 years across a variety of leadership and advisor roles with the likes of Teridion, Veriflow (Acquired by VMWare), Cedexis, Aryaka Networks, Akamai Technologies, Speedera Networks, Inktomi Corporation, and now Webscale. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.

Webscale is a Cloud Platform for Modern Commerce, offering security, scalability, performance, and automation for global brands. The Webscale SaaS platform leverages automation and DevOps protocols to simplify the deployment, management, and maintenance of infrastructure in multi-cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. Webscale powers thousands of B2C, B2B, and B2E ecommerce storefronts in twelve countries and eight of the Fortune 1000 businesses.

Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Sonal will discuss growth, continual innovation and expansion, the evolution of the commerce landscape, challenges & successes, and strategies to scale successfully.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Rabi Hasnabi @ Bata Group.

Rabi Hasnabi is the Country Manager at Bata Singapore & Philippines. One of the worlds leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. Founded in 1894, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, buildings or technology, but, more importantly, people, knowledge and core values.

With a career spanning across more than 15 years, Rabi is an energetic, ambitious and results-oriented Retail Executive, experienced in positioning solutions as drivers to accelerate revenues, market share, and profitability. Responsible for managing Bata’s overall countries operations, making sure all aspects of the business operate smoothly. Implementing Brand Strategies, developing new business and ensuring profitability.

Overdose’s Managing Director, Southeast Asia Iestyn Keyes and Rabi Hasnabi will discuss the ways Bata has quickly adapted to changes in the marketplace, seized potential growth opportunities and talk around some of the challenges & successes Bata has experienced over the past year.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the indefatigable Kelly Goetsch @ commercetools.

Chief Product Officer at commercetools, Kelly is responsible for product/strategy, design, and integrations. He is involved with M&A, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and other corporate development-related areas. He has been in the digital space for over 15 years across various roles with the MACH Alliance (Co-Founder & current Chairman), National Retail Federation, Oracle, Art Technology Group, Walmart (Chief ATG Consultant), Foot Locker, and commercetools.

commercetools is a next-generation software technology that offers a true cloud commerce platform, providing the building blocks for the new digital commerce age. Their leading-edge API approach helps retailers create brand value by empowering commerce teams to design unique and engaging digital commerce experiences everywhere.

Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Kelly will discuss headless & composable commerce, continual innovation and expansion, the evolution of the commerce landscape, challenges & successes, and strategies for successful growth.

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Mandy Tomlinson @ Laybuy.

Mandy is the General Manager of Laybuy, a global leader in Buy Now, Pay Later payments technology. Launched in May 2017, Laybuy has grown to be used in thousands of stores across the UK, New Zealand & Australia, with shoppers around the world using the platform every day.

As a passionate executive and retailer, Mandy thrives in supporting both brands and customers to drive significant growth across all platforms. An advocate for women in leadership through mentoring, growing, and fostering talent, Mandy enjoys working with the teams and executives at Laybuy to deliver strategic objectives.

Overdose’s Managing Director Jodi Irving and Mandy will discuss continual innovation and expansion, and the position of a global leader in deferred payment technology.