Banu Kannu

Banu Kannu is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in event strategizing, facilitation, and marketing across multiple industries, including maritime, energy, and technology. As the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of uncommon conferences since April 2019, Banu has designed innovative gatherings that prioritize meaningful conversation over traditional presentation formats. Current roles include Event Strategist and Facilitator at The Thought Partnership, Circle Facilitator at PeerCircles, and Workplace Essentials Facilitator at Paddl Co. Banu also contributes to Women in Technology WA as Central Committee Conference and Awards Lead. Previous experience includes consulting for the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel and significant marketing leadership roles at Wärtsilä, along with project management positions at TradeWinds Events and Informa. Banu holds Executive MBAs from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and The University of Hong Kong, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Murdoch University.