Justine Flynn
Social enterprise pioneer, purpose-driven leader and co-founder of Thankyou
Overview
Justine Flynn is a true disruptor for purpose. As the co-founder of Thankyou, she helped transform a small startup with an ambitious mission into one of Australia’s most recognised and influential social enterprises. Built on the belief that consumer spending can be harnessed to help end extreme poverty, Thankyou has become globally recognised for its creativity, innovation and impact. Through courageous leadership and values-led decision making, Justine continues to inspire organisations and individuals to rethink the role business can play in creating meaningful change.
Who is Justine Flynn? Driven by a passion for social justice and a desire to bridge the gap between global wealth and extreme poverty, Justine co-founded Thankyou alongside her husband Daniel Flynn. At a time when more than 736 million people were living in extreme poverty while global consumer spending reached trillions of dollars annually, Justine saw an opportunity to create a business model that existed entirely to fund positive change. Under her leadership, Thankyou’s range of personal care products expanded into major retailers across Australia, with profits directed toward ending extreme poverty. Her commitment to innovation, workplace culture and purpose-driven leadership has seen Thankyou featured in thousands of media stories worldwide and recognised as one of Australia’s leading social impact brands.
Career Highlights • Co-founder of Thankyou, one of Australia’s leading social enterprises • Helped grow Thankyou products into major Australian retailers • More than $17 million raised to impact communities across 32 countries • Thankyou recognised among Australia’s top corporate philanthropists • Featured in more than 2,500 media stories globally • Named in Smart Company’s Hot 30 Under 30 list in 2015 and 2016 • Finalist in the Telstra Women’s Business Awards • Recognised internationally for innovation, leadership and social impact
Key Speaking Themes • Purpose-driven leadership • Social enterprise and business for good • Innovation through courage and creativity • Values-led decision making • Building thriving workplace cultures • Creating impact through everyday consumer choices
What Your Audience Will Gain Justine inspires audiences to think beyond profit and consider how leadership, innovation and purpose can work together to create lasting impact. Audiences leave with practical insights into building values-driven organisations, navigating challenges with integrity and creating cultures that inspire people to contribute to something bigger than themselves. Her authentic storytelling and unwavering belief in possibility challenge audiences to think differently about success and leadership.
Ideal For • Leadership and innovation conferences • Corporate social responsibility events • Women in leadership programmes • Social enterprise and sustainability forums • Purpose-driven business retreats • Schools, universities and youth leadership events
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Justine Flynn speak about? Justine speaks about purpose-driven leadership, social enterprise, innovation, workplace culture and using business as a force for good.
What is Justine Flynn best known for? Justine is best known as the co-founder of Thankyou, the Australian social enterprise focused on helping end extreme poverty through consumer products.
How has Thankyou created impact globally? Thankyou has raised more than $17 million to support projects and initiatives impacting communities across 32 countries.
Why is Justine Flynn considered a leader in social enterprise? Her leadership helped transform Thankyou from a small startup into a globally recognised brand known for innovation, purpose and social impact.
What makes Justine Flynn’s leadership style unique? Justine is known for her values-led decision making, creative thinking and commitment to building a culture centred on purpose and impact.
Is Justine Flynn available for keynotes and leadership events? Yes. Justine Flynn is available for conferences, leadership events, panels and social impact discussions across Australia and New Zealand.