Nicole Walker GAICD is a respected leader in the Australasian business events industry and Founder of Lightning Bolt Consulting, a strategic advisory firm specialising in event strategy, governance and organisational performance. With over two decades of experience, Nicole brings deep expertise across corporate and business events, event technology and executive leadership.
As the former Managing Director of Arinex, she led the organisation through significant growth and transformation, delivering complex, high-impact conferences and events for associations, corporates and global clients.
Nicole is widely recognised for her strategic insight, commitment to innovation and passion for advancing industry standards. As Lead Judge – Corporate and Business Events, she brings a rigorous, future-focused perspective to recognising excellence across the sector.