‍The Future is Equal: Women Leading Change

Women are reshaping industries, challenging norms, and leading with purpose—but the work is always ongoing.

Join Force Femme for a powerful panel discussion with the women from different industries driving change, forming paths for future generations.

Rosie Grayson – GM & Executive Producer, Droga5 Aotearoa (formerly The Monkeys)

As the newly appointed General Manager and Executive Producer of Droga5 Aotearoa, Rosie Grayson brings over 18 years of experience in the advertising industry across New Zealand and the UK. She has worked with top agencies like DDB Aotearoa and Adam&Eve before playing a pivotal role in launching The Monkeys—now Droga5—in New Zealand.

A dynamic leader, Rosie is passionate about delivering outstanding creative work and harnessing its power to drive business growth. She’s also a fierce advocate for women in leadership, championing a future where more women take their place in CEO roles across the industry.

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Emily Au-Young, Executive Director @Reemi

Emily is the founder of Reemi, a non-profit creating sustainable, and culturally appropriate period products for people in the most complex circumstances. Emily has led the team to focus on local partnerships, evidence-based impact with the University of Munich, and ensuring the voices of wāhine are heard in a male dominated industry. Reemi has now supported more than 20,000 wāhine with game changing period products in humanitarian crises from South Sudan, to Bangladesh, to Vanuatu and most recently, more than 7,000 wāhine in Gaza & Lebanon. In 2022, Emily was listed in Forbes 30 under 30 list in Asia for Social Impact.

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Farah Jacobs
Head of Commercial Development & Relationships | Changemaker | DEI Advocate

Farah Jacobs is a powerhouse in commercial development, leading strategic growth and partnerships at Warner Bros. Discovery. A seasoned C-suite leader, she’s not just shaping business—she’s driving change.

As the architect behind Warner Bros. Discovery’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programme for young Pasifika people, Farah has championed representation, creating real opportunities for underrepresented communities. She uses her platform to push boundaries, uplift others, and open doors—because true leadership means bringing others along.

A visionary, connector, and force for equity, Farah is reshaping the industry from the inside out.

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Hosted by Suia Westbrook – Founder of Force Femme

Suia Westbrook is a creative do’er, community cultivator, a champion of women, and the driving force behind Force Femme – Connect To Grow. With a deep belief in the power of community, human connection, and sisterhood, she created Force Femme as a space where female founders and women in business can come together to share their knowledge, learn and grow, and ultimately support one another.

More than just a networking platform, Force Femme is a movement—one built on the values of inclusivity, honesty, and collective growth. Suia curates events, panel discussions, and workshops that spark real conversations and nurture meaningful relationships, ensuring that every woman who walks through the door feels seen, heard, and valued.

Her passion for bringing women together is at the core of everything she does, and through Force Femme, she continues to create spaces where collaboration thrives, barriers are broken, and women lift each other higher.

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