Adam Goodes
Adam Goodes is a name synonymous with Great Australian Athletes. A professional football career that spans more than 17 years, he holds an elite place in AFL/VFL history. The now CEO of Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC), he is a person to watch. Adam was named the 2014 Austral…
Jarin Baigent
Jarin is a Wiradjuri woman born and raised in Sydney with her family bloodlines from Cowra NSW. Jarin grew up in the Waterloo / Redfern and Western Sydney communities. She spearheaded Trading Blak after experiencing the disempowering and harmful impacts of misrepresentation within the Aboriginal bu…
Leesa Watego
Leesa Watego is a First Nations mother, wife, volunteer, and business owner. Starting her first business in 1994, over three decades Leesa has grown her business from nano and micro to now a small niche creative project team. Leesa’s business journey has been gradual and defined by her passion for …
Derek Flucker
Derek is from Stradbroke Island, Minjerribah and is also connected to the Gubbi Gubbi and Butchulla people of the Gympie region in K’Gari. Derek is the Managing Director of RBY Projects (est 2010) and Manaji Projects (est 2018) and the Chairperson of AEMEE (since 2010). Derek’s industry experience…
Jack Reis
Jack Reis is a Badulaig, Kenedth Kes (Torres Strait Islander) man from Badu Island in the Western Region of the Torres Straits. Full-time work commenced for Jack as a professional sports person; after completing his sporting achievements he then focused his attention towards building his career in …
Carol Vale
Carol is a Dunghutti woman and has dedicated her career to breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians. Carol founded and continues to run Murawin Pty Ltd, a national, Indigenous consultancy, driven by strong family and I…
Kieran Shirey
Kieran Shirey is a proud Biripi man from Purfleet mission, Taree and is the Managing Director of Australia’s only Indigenous owned asset management software company, LOGiT. LOGiT Australia specialises in assisting organisations to join the links in the chain to create a streamlined and strategic ap…
Adam Williams
Adam Williams is a Wiradjuri man who grew up on Darug land and now resides in Quandamooka country. Adam is the Co-Founder of 100% Indigenous-owned and operated supply company SupplyAus Holdings Pty Ltd of which brands such as Dhuwa Coffee, Bunji Workwear, SupplyAUS Medical, Jingeri Office National …
Jasmine Newman
Jasmine Newman is a proud Wiradjuri woman, Managing Director and Co-founder, Killara Services, an Aboriginal cleaning company. In Jasmine’s own words: “I am driven to continue the legacy that was left behind by my Great Grandfather Bert Groves, along with why I have started my business Killara – To…
Mitchell Ross
Mitchell is a proud Bidjigal man from La Perouse in south-east Sydney. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Muru Office Supplies, a national Workplace Supplies provider, and is enthusiastic about his role in helping to grow the Indigenous business sector and giving back to the community. After working …