James is a seasoned professional with 30 years’ experience in the media, technology and industrial sectors. Mr. Scott is currently a non-executive director of Boom Logistics an operational advisor to private equity firm Liverpool Partners, a non-executive director of Orbx Pty Ltd, Chairman of MerchantWise Group Pty Ltd, Chairman of Seisma Pty Ltd and Chairman of Simplyai Pty Ltd.

James was previously the Chief Operating Officer of Seven Group Holdings, Chair of data & analytics business, Skyfii, non-executive of Integrated Research, Managing Director of Accenture Digital, Partner in KPMG’s Advisory division and was a founder and director of Imagine Broadband.

Alan brings a wealth of leadership experience, transforming the landscape of brand management, media, and marketing. A Monash University alumnus with a Bachelor of Economics, his journey includes impactful roles at Boston Consulting Group and Disney Consumer Products. Since co-founding Merchantwise Group in 1999, Alan has led its evolution into Australasia's premier independent licensing agency, partnering with giants like Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Sony Pictures. His leadership drives the continuous growth and success of all clients within Merchantwise Group, through the combination of licensing, creative, performance marketing and digital media capabilities that build and extend great brands.

With more than three decades of expertise in brand licensing and consumer products, Rowena has established herself as a respected figure in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Known for her professionalism, financial acumen, and strong client connections, she brings invaluable industry insight.

Before co-founding Merchantwise in 1999, Rowena completed a Bachelor of Business at Monash University. Post-graduation, she gained four years experience at Mattel, and five years at the Walt Disney Company.

In her current role as COO of Merchantwise Group, Rowena holds responsibility for overseeing all shared group services, including finance, legal, and HR, ensuring operational efficiency across the group.

Andros is a visionary creative leader with over three decades of experience shaping groundbreaking campaigns in the entertainment, tourism, and attractions industries. As Co-Founder of the Merchantwise Group, he has been the driving force behind high-impact marketing programs for some of the world's most iconic brands.

Andros has spearheaded innovative strategies for global entertainment giants, including Walt Disney and Village Roadshow, throughout the Asia-Pacific region. His expertise continues to power the success of internationally recognized brands such as Disneyland Paris, Microsoft, and Hasbro—delivering unforgettable experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

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Philippe Bost is an expert on Licensing and Consumer Products passionate about Brand Management, Consumer Trends and Entertainment.

 With over twenty years of consumer products experience, Philippe has worked in nearly every part of the industry. He has deep expertise in licensing, product development, manufacturing, category management, marketing strategy, ecommerce, and retail execution.

In his current role of Managing Director, he is driving the expansion of Merchantwise in International territories like EMEA, China or Nort Asia with a special focus on Gaming and Adult franchises.

Prior to Merchantwise, he served as Vice President of Activision-Blizzard for International Consumer Products, in Brazil as Mattel ‘Head for South America CP and as Managing Director for Disney Consumer Products for Spain and Portugal for more than 10 years.

Justin Watson has over 25 years of expertise across licensing, marketing and public relations in fashion, lifestyle & FMCG industries. Living in Sydney, Melbourne & Los Angeles Justin has worked as an agent, licensee and licensor, providing a unique blend of strategy, insight & industry relationships. During his international tenure as Marketing Director for knit top manufacturer Mighty Fine in Los Angeles Justin worked with leading US retailers and extended the companies own licensed brands to UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and China. In 2008 Justin founded BAM Brands an influential communications agency for Australian & International fashion brands. Currently, Justin is the co-founder and Managing Director of Asembl, one of APAC’s leading FMCG and lifestyle brand extension agencies, stewarding renowned global brands including Rip Curl, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and Perfetti Van Melle, driving innovation through brand extensions and partnerships.

Kerryn McCormack has over 30 years experience in IP licensing, brand management, product development, style guide development, creative development, publishing, location based experiences and home entertainment.  Kerryn has worked as a licensor with Warner Bros. during the 1990s in London and Cartoon Network in Hong Kong in the 2000s, and today, is currently the Managing Director at leading brand management agency Merchantwise, where she heads up a team across video game and entertainment brands.   

During her tenure at Cartoon Network in Hong Kong, Kerryn led a team of brand management experts across Asia Pacific developing extensive programs across all leading consumer products categories for successful launches for Ben 10, Jonny Bravo, The Powerpuff Girls as part of the Cartoon Network Originals portfolios.   

With decades of strategic marketing experience behind her – plus a PhD in relationship quality – Narelle is as rigorous as she is insightful.

Across her career, Narelle has worked on all sides of the retail experience: from shop owner to market researcher – and beyond. Today, she uses this deep knowledge to nurture the next generation of digital marketers.

As CEO, Narelle is the strategic force behind all things business development, customer relationship management and client media strategy. Her mantra is simple: use data to drive decisions and communicate them transparently.

Under Narelle’s stewardship, RQMedia has achieved extraordinary outcomes for brands that want to challenge the status quo and become leaders in their field.

Paul is a constant innovator and experienced at building the bridge between technology and business. As a Bachelor of Economics and Computer Science (Hons) he is able to identify where business processes can be improved or disrupted by technology. Paul has 30 years of experience in industry consulting to leading businesses in finance, media and government. He founded and was managing director of Impulse Screen Media which was acquired by Merchantwise Group in 2021 and previously founded other start-ups including WirelessOz and has also worked for large enterprises including SAP, CSC, Fineos and National Westminster Bank.

In his current role as Director of Technology and Performance he is focused on technology delivery, implementation and strategy development across the Merchantwise group ensuring all the team have the technology resources they need to perform at the highest level.

With over 19 year’s experience working for and with Australia's largest retail brands, Nick’s experience covers design, buying, product development, marketing, merchandising, ecommerce, licensing and business innovation. Nick has a proven history of driving the creative direction and development of some of Australia's most successful retail brands, as well as working directly with the largest consumer products brands in the world to bring innovative customer experiences to market. Nick continues to work with a number of globally recognised brands both locally and internationally, consulting on retail, creative direction, campaign, collaboration, range development, trend direction and business innovation.