Rachael Hedges – International Keynote Speaker

Rachael Hedges, Founder of Versed, is a seasoned speaker who shares insightful knowledge across various topics. A notable highlight of her speaking career includes delivering a keynote address to an audience of 6,000 in Las Vegas. She continues to engage in exciting presentations globally.

About Rachael

She is a strategic marketing and communications leader with international experience across NZ, Australia, and Singapore. Specialising in building impactful campaigns, communities, and client experiences through innovative, collaborative approaches, Rachael started her very own agency in 2015, Versed.

Versed, is a purpose-driven marketing agency that amplifies impact across tech, B2B, and primary industries.

You may also know her from: UK B2B Marketing Magazine, CMOtech Asia, Food & Drink Business Magazine, IT Brief Australia, NZ Food Technology, ChannelLife Australia, and the book Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Success.

Expertise Snapshot

Strategic Marketing & Brand Positioning

Cross-border Campaigns (NZ, AU, SG)

Digital Strategy & Community Building

Thought Leadership & Executive Profiling

Recent Speaking Engagements

Olive Louise Social Presents – Marketing & Margs
Topic: An evening of straight-talking marketing wisdom, where business owners and industry experts share the strategies that are driving growth right now

The Shoebox Blueprint
Topic: How Smart Marketing Wins Clients

Fine Food New Zealand Trade Event 2023
Topic: How to build and manage your business’s online reputation and digital footprint

Foodpro 2023
Topic: Exploring the Need for Food Marketing to Go Beyond Packaging

Hospo Hui 2023
Topic: She’ll be right, until it’s not – How can you plan for the unknown?

Fine Food NZ 2023
Topic: Navigating the digital landscape: How to build and manage your brand’s online reputation

The Belle Evolution 2023
Topic: Epic Stories of Business Growth

Mastercraft Licensee/Franchise Communications Day 2022
Topic: Digital Marketing

FBME 2022 Team Conference
Topic: Using Digital Marketing to Grow Your Profile

ASE IT Webinar 2022
Topic: 5 Tips to Improve Your Cyber Security

ASE IT Webinar 2021
Topic: Products from Ideation to Creation

Mastercraft Licensee/Franchise Communications Day 2020
Topic: Marketing

NetApp Insight 2018
Keynote Presentation: Watch here at 58 minutes
Data Visionary Session: Consultel Cloud and HCI | Spotlight Theater
Customer Panel Session: Consultel Cloud Case Studies

Fine Food Australia
Topics: How to Embrace Competition; Social Media – Do You Believe the Hype?

Holy Shiitake
Workshop: Understand Your Story and Presentation Tips

ASCA Symposium
Topic: Be Your Best Self: Social Media Marketing

Future Food Bootcamp 2018
Topic: How to Stay Ahead in Digital

Who She Has Worked With

Speech In Action

For speaking opportunities, please email our team or connect with Rachael.

Rachael spoke at our National Franchisee Conference. She was very approachable and passionate about sharing valuable marketing insights that inspired our franchisees to improve their marketing strategies. Her talk was both practical and engaging, sparking numerous questions from our franchisees who were eager to learn more. We highly recommend her for any future events!

Miriam Garcia Eiros

Marketing Coordinator at ShoeBox

Rachael Hedges was a valuable and inspiring contribution to The Belle Evolution’s June 2025’s event. Rach delivered a keynote about the importance of strategy and how to assess if yours is driving growth, or cliche and unnecessary. She spoke confidently and oozed authenticity as she delivered specific tools that showcased her in-depth experience. She used clever delivery formats that saw varying levels of experience understand new concepts and fill notebooks with takeaways to implement. In addition, she featured on a panel, sharing her story as a female-led business owner. Her contribution was original and inspiring. She spoke with an engaging honesty that had the entire room hanging on every word and impacted for the better. She is a true asset to any audience and has left our community in awe.

Jessica Ndenda

Founder of The Belle Evolution