By invitation only.
The BCCM CEO Strategy Roundtable is a Chatham House forum for chief executives of BCCM member organisations. The Roundtable examines the economic outlook as it impacts our businesses, strategic risks and opportunities and the policy and market settings shaping the success of member-owned businesses.
The Roundtable also includes the annual launch of the National Mutual Economy Report, providing an evidence-based ‘state of the sector’ update of the size, performance and impact of Australia’s co-operative and mutual economy.
2026 Roundtable theme
The Measurement Conundrum – communicating mutual value in a volatile world
Spurred by the commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual economy in the UK and other jurisdictions the BCCM strategy has adopted this doubling target. To achieve, this ambition needs enabling policy and a growth mindset. With effective articulation of the long term economic, social and community value of co-ops and mutuals comes greater policy influence and member engagement. We will explore the importance of communicating value in an increasingly complex investment, regulatory and policy environment.
Roundtable guest speakers
Dr Michael Plumb
Head of Economic Analysis, Reserve Bank of Australia
Dr Michael Plumb is Head of Economic Analysis at the Reserve Bank of Australia. In his current role, he leads the monitoring and forecasting of domestic and international economic conditions and advises the Governor and Monetary Policy Board on economic developments and monetary policy. Michael will present an economic update and engage in roundtable discussion with members.
Gina Cass-Gottlieb
Chair, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Gina Cass-Gottlieb is the first female Chair of the ACCC and brings more than three decades of experience advising on merger, competition and regulatory matters across Australia and New Zealand.
Gina is a member of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Payments System Board and serves on international competition bodies through the OECD and the International Competition Network. Gina will share an overview of the ACCC’s strategic priorities as they overlay with the business of co-ops and mutuals.
Saul Eslake
Independent Economist, Principal of Corinna Economic Advisory and Vice‑Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Tasmania; former ANZ Chief Economist
Saul Eslake is one of Australia’s most respected economic commentators, with more than 25 years’ experience across financial markets and economic policy. His previous roles include Chief Economist at ANZ, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, National Mutual Funds Management and McIntosh Securities. There will be an opportunity to explore competitive pressures and opportunities for co-operatives and mutuals with Saul.
Prof. Dr Hans Groeneveld
Professor of Financial Co‑operatives, Tilburg University
Prof. Dr Hans Groeneveld is Professor of Financial Co‑operatives at Tilburg University’s School of Economics and Management. He brings a combination of academic expertise and senior industry experience, having previously held management and director roles at Rabobank and De Nederlandsche Bank.
Hans is a Special Advisor to the International Raiffeisen Union and the European Association of Co‑operative Banks. Hans will provide an overview of research he was commissioned to undertake aimed at improving the visibility of the co-operative advantage.
Peter Hunt MBE
Managing Director, Mutuo (UK); Adjunct Professor (Practice), Mutual Value Lab Monash University Business School.
Peter Hunt is Managing Director of Mutuo, the UK advisory firm specialising in co‑operative and mutual enterprise, which he founded in 2001. He served for ten years as General Secretary of the UK Co‑operative Party and was a co‑founder of Supporters Direct, supporting the establishment of more than 100 supporter‑owned football clubs.
Peter has led significant legislative and policy reforms in the UK and internationally and is currently advising the industry and UK Labour Government on the commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual economy. In 2026, Peter was awarded an MBE for services to the co-operative and mutual sector. Peter will provide an update on the unprecedented reforms in the UK and how we can leverage the policy shift in Australia.
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