Ellect Women April 2025 Event
đź•– April 29, 2025 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM (AEST)
📍 Wine Room
DESCRIPTION
Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering women in leadership! This event is designed to spark new opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and equip women with the tools and confidence to thrive.
What to Expect:
- Insightful discussions on leadership and career growth
- Expert speakers sharing their experiences and strategies
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals
- Practical takeaways to enhance your leadership journey
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned professional, or simply looking to expand your network, this event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your career to the next level.
Speakers:
Thomas Woodland
Founder of Woodland Growth | Former PE investor with $5bn+ deals | Winning Captain, Global PE Competition
Thomas Woodland is the founder of Woodland Growth, a strategic advisory firm that guides families of wealth to build strong, lasting legacies and become the most admired and purpose-driven families in their network. With an MBA from London Business School and over a decade of experience in private equity and strategy consulting, he has completed deals worth over $5 billion and led a winning team in a global private equity competition. Thomas now focuses on helping families and leaders to operate from true connection, plan for the future, and use their influence to create positive change on a global scale.
His Key Family of Influence Blueprint provides a clear path for families to work together, prepare the next generation, and make an impact that lasts, while loving the journey.
Thomas is passionate about developing leaders within families and businesses. He works closely with future leaders to build confidence, live authentically, improve decision-making, and strengthen relationships. His approach goes beyond just managing wealth—his partnership with leaders transforms their success into a force for good, shaping their legacy as one of influence, integrity, and inspiration.
Outside of his work, Thomas is deeply committed to fitness and personal growth. He believes in living with energy, purpose, and balance, and brings this mindset into everything he does. Whether working with families, executives, or rising leaders, his goal is simple: to guide others to create a future that is strong, united, and meaningful, where their legacy is not just preserved but truly admired.
Kiri Brain
COO of Ellect | Award-Winning Chief Executive & Strategic Advisor | Board Member | Advocate for Equity and Innovation
With over two decades of experience in business transformation and strategic planning, Kiri has built a reputation as a leader who drives impactful outcomes in today’s dynamic business landscape. She specialises in designing and implementing innovative strategies that align with organisational values, delivering sustainable growth and value for stakeholders.
As Head of Investment and Business Development at Ellect, Kiri is instrumental in advancing the organisation’s mission of promoting gender equity in leadership and business. She cultivates strategic partnerships and identifies investment opportunities that foster progress and growth.
Her exceptional leadership has been recognised with prestigious awards, including Executive of the Year at the 2020 Women in Law Awards and COO of the Year at the 2019 Executive Awards – CEO Magazine. These awards reflect her dedication to organisational excellence and transformative growth.
Beyond driving organisational success, Kiri is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and professional development. Through speaking engagements, collaborative initiatives, and community programs, she inspires others to embrace equity as a foundation for innovation and sustainable success.
Speakers:

Kiri Brain
COO of Ellect / Award-Winning Chief Executive & Strategic Advisor | Board Member | Advocate for Equity and Innovation

Thomas Woodland
Founder of Woodland Growth I Former PE investor with $5bn+ deals | Winning Captain, Global PE Competition
Ellect Women –
Inaugural Annual International Event
đź•– July 2, 2025 | 7:00PM – 10:30PM (AEST)
📍 LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
DESCRIPTION
Ellect Women
Inaugural Annual International Event
2 July 2025
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Potsdamer Str. 4, 10785 Berlin, Germany
More details to come!
If you are interested in staying on for Global Summit of Women, 3 to 5 July 2025, Berlin, Germany, you can find more details here:
https://globewomen.org/globalsummit/
Speakers:

Nicki Allitt
Head of CommunicationsWorld Economic Forum

David Gebhardt
Chief Technology Officer & Management Team Membermobile.de
Ellect Women June 2025 Event
đź•– June 17, 2025 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM (AEST)
📍 Wine Room
DESCRIPTION
Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering women in leadership! This event is designed to spark new opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and equip women with the tools and confidence to thrive.
What to Expect:
- Insightful discussions on leadership and career growth
- Expert speakers sharing their experiences and strategies
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals
- Practical takeaways to enhance your leadership journey
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned professional, or simply looking to expand your network, this event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your career to the next level.
Speakers:
Ozge Fettahlioglu
Wellness & Biophilic Interior Designer | Founder, Cocoplum & Boxareno
Ozge is the creative force behind Cocoplum | Biophilic Design Studio and Boxareno | Custom Modular Constructions, where she blends holistic wellness with innovative design to create future-forward spaces that heal, energise, and uplift.
A board member of Biophilic Cities Australia and a sought-after speaker, she champions design as a powerful tool for sustainable, healthy, and fulfilling living. Her motto? Elevate lives by elevating surroundings.
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgefettahlioglu/
Boxareno | Modular Constructions www.boxareno.com.au
Cocoplum | Wellness Interior Design Studio www.cocoplum.com.au
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocoplumstyle/
David B. Horne
Founder, Add Then Multiply & Funding Focus
David is the Founder of Add Then Multiply, a consultancy that works exclusively with business founders looking to scale quickly. He has raised over £110 million in funding and completed 30 business acquisitions and exits.
He also founded Funding Focus, a social enterprise committed to levelling the playing field for female and underrepresented entrepreneurs seeking capital.
David is the author of two Amazon #1 bestselling books—Add Then Multiply and Funded Female Founders. His TEDx talk, The Fight for Fairer Funding, has been viewed over 3 million times.
Speakers:

Ozge Fettahlioglu
Wellness/Biophilic Interior Designer | Custom Modular Construction

David Horne
Founder, Add Then Multiply & Funding Focus