| Dates |
9am - 11am |
11am - 2pm |
2pm - 5pm |
| Friday 24 March |
Dimitri Apostolou
Founder - Huddle Coworking & Commercial Manager
Areas of Specialisation:
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning & Acquisition
- Marketing & Digital
- Product Development & Sales
- Training & Team Growth
Dimitri continues to welcome the pursuit for innovation and growth in both business/career opportunities with open arms, a solution focused method and creative tenacity for more than a decade!
As a UniSA Alumni, his journey has established himself, as a motivational speaker and lecture across both UniSA and Adelaide University for 5+ years, mentor at Business SA, Thinclab and NVI whilst developing specialist skills across senior management roles in SMEs, mining, government, entertainment and national media agencies.
Currently the Founder of Huddle, a social-first business focused on maximising team performance and work+life balance through technology and training, he leads with a strong foundation in company culture and collaboration, advancing Huddle's offering in commercial workplace solutions and a publicly accessible neighbourhood of bookable spaces/pods across Australia.
As a good listener, agile problem solver and forward thinker Dimitri happily invites the moment we can work together.
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George Nakopoulos
Former Principal Property Manager
PMG Australia
Based in Adelaide
George is recently retired as Former Principal Property Manager from PMG Australia who is a leading Property Management firm in Australia. He holds over 35 years of experience specialising in maintenance and residential property management. George is passionate about assisting students to develop and enhance their career skills.
Areas of specialisation:
- Sales and Marketing
- Property and Real Estate Management
- Management and Leadership
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Trudy Minett
Principal Consultant, Tulpen
Areas of specialisation:
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Work Injury Insurance
Trudy Minett worked in commercial construction until 1988 where she undertook industrial market research to broaden market penetration across Australia. Trudy then travelled to the United Kingdom to undertake a Master of Business Administration in London. Whilst in the UK, Trudy worked with a number of organisations in industrial market research, analytics and corporate planning.
Trudy returned to Adelaide and worked in work injury insurance across a variety of functions including governance, risk management, scheme compliance, strategic and business planning, performance reporting, communications, stakeholder engagement, claims management and provider management.
Trudy also has considerable expertise in leading corporate wide transformational projects and initiatives, engaging stakeholders and staff in change programs as well as communicating at Board and stakeholder levels.
More recently, Trudy currently was the Chief Executive Officer at the Motor Accident Commission, focused on influencing road safety behaviour to save lives and reduce road trauma. She has a Bachelor of Business (Marketing), a Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis, an Australian Institute of Company Director’s Diploma and a Master of Business Administration.
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| Friday 31 March |
Anna Chong
Partner & Head of Indirect Tax
Enterprise at KPMG
Areas of specialisation:
- Business professional services
- Finance
- Law
- Manufacturing and construction
- Property
Anna is a KPMG Partner leading the National Indirect Tax Practice to provide pragmatic and commercial tax bd business solutions to clients and also leads the SA China/Asian Business practice where she actively collaborates with the State Government, Asian business community and associations to promote and foster stronger connections between the State and Australian Asian businesses.
Anna is a board member of the Asia Pacific Business Council for Women and sponsoring the KPMG national Asian Female Leader Program, her passion is to support and advocate potential talent leaders to flourish and grow in their professional fields.
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George Nakopoulos
Former Principal Property Manager
PMG Australia
Based in Adelaide
George is recently retired as Former Principal Property Manager from PMG Australia who is a leading Property Management firm in Australia. He holds over 35 years of experience specialising in maintenance and residential property management. George is passionate about assisting students to develop and enhance their career skills.
Areas of specialisation:
- Sales and Marketing
- Property and Real Estate Management
- Management and Leadership
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Madge McGuire
Former Chief Executive Officer: KUDOS Services, SA
- Strategic planning
- Soft skills
Madge has strong executive management experience in three quite different and very complex not- for-profit organisations. She is well-versed in seeing the big picture and in generating innovative ideas and solutions to help deal with particularly intricate and seemingly intractable problems. Her varied career has included: managing major strategic reform processes; working with corporate systems to identify and resolve difficult structural and people management issues; actively building sustainable relationships and partnerships with government leaders and their departments, the corporate sector, small business, higher education providers and multiple community groups.
From 2001-2015, Madge was the CEO of Catherine House Inc. in Adelaide. During her tenure the organisation received various awards and accolades for its successful range of innovative program and services. The organisation was also recognised for its use of business frameworks, disciplines and accountabilities to help drive its success.
Madge is worked in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with a major NGO assisting the leadership team to develop, and conduct, a culturally appropriate strategic planning process. She is also an experienced personal and workplace counsellor and executive coach, and brings a positive approach to helping people find personal enjoyment and fulfilment at work and in life.
In 2013, she was named as one of the 50 Most Influential People in SA (one of 9 women); in 2014 she was the EY Central Region Entrepreneur of the Year, she also received the David Clarke Scholarship for ‘Outstanding Leadership in Social Change’ to attend the Harvard University Business School Executive Education Program that year too.
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| Friday 14 April |
Dimitri Apostolou
Founder - Huddle Coworking & Commercial Manager
Areas of Specialisation:
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning & Acquisition
- Marketing & Digital
- Product Development & Sales
- Training & Team Growth
Dimitri continues to welcome the pursuit for innovation and growth in both business/career opportunities with open arms, a solution focused method and creative tenacity for more than a decade!
As a UniSA Alumni, his journey has established himself, as a motivational speaker and lecture across both UniSA and Adelaide University for 5+ years, mentor at Business SA, Thinclab and NVI whilst developing specialist skills across senior management roles in SMEs, mining, government, entertainment and national media agencies.
Currently the Founder of Huddle, a social-first business focused on maximising team performance and work+life balance through technology and training, he leads with a strong foundation in company culture and collaboration, advancing Huddle's offering in commercial workplace solutions and a publicly accessible neighbourhood of bookable spaces/pods across Australia.
As a good listener, agile problem solver and forward thinker Dimitri happily invites the moment we can work together.
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Stephen Faulkner
Non Executive Director
Uniting Care Wesley Bowden
Areas of specialisation:
- Finance
- Strategic planning
- Transformational change
- Financial sustainability
- Customer service
- Management
- Marketing
- Communications
Stephen is a highly experienced executive at both state and national levels having successfully led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver serviced focused, cost effective and efficient services to support the organisation and its customers. He has boosted and sustained organisational performance with a service-driven and continuous improvement focus, achieving strategic business objectives through the delivery of commercial, people and customer satisfaction imperatives.
Working closely with CEOs, Stephen's accountabilities have included all aspects of strategy, legal, risk and governance, finance, information technology, customer services, marking and communication, cultural change and human resources. Stephen has also reported to boards and has been responsible for multiple board committees, providing improved reporting capabilities and information flow.
His ability in improving financial sustainability through strategic improvement of business functions and marketing methodologies resulting in a sustained net increase in customer base and customer activity is his strength.
An MBA graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Stephen has strong people, leadership and coaching skills coupled with a passion for delivery of superior customer and stakeholder value.
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Trudy Minett
Principal Consultant, Tulpen
Areas of specialisation:
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Work Injury Insurance
Trudy Minett worked in commercial construction until 1988 where she undertook industrial market research to broaden market penetration across Australia. Trudy then travelled to the United Kingdom to undertake a Master of Business Administration in London. Whilst in the UK, Trudy worked with a number of organisations in industrial market research, analytics and corporate planning.
Trudy returned to Adelaide and worked in work injury insurance across a variety of functions including governance, risk management, scheme compliance, strategic and business planning, performance reporting, communications, stakeholder engagement, claims management and provider management.
Trudy also has considerable expertise in leading corporate wide transformational projects and initiatives, engaging stakeholders and staff in change programs as well as communicating at Board and stakeholder levels.
More recently, Trudy currently was the Chief Executive Officer at the Motor Accident Commission, focused on influencing road safety behaviour to save lives and reduce road trauma. She has a Bachelor of Business (Marketing), a Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis, an Australian Institute of Company Director’s Diploma and a Master of Business Administration.
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| Friday 21 April |
Dimitri Apostolou
Founder - Huddle Coworking & Commercial Manager
Areas of Specialisation:
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning & Acquisition
- Marketing & Digital
- Product Development & Sales
- Training & Team Growth
Dimitri continues to welcome the pursuit for innovation and growth in both business/career opportunities with open arms, a solution focused method and creative tenacity for more than a decade!
As a UniSA Alumni, his journey has established himself, as a motivational speaker and lecture across both UniSA and Adelaide University for 5+ years, mentor at Business SA, Thinclab and NVI whilst developing specialist skills across senior management roles in SMEs, mining, government, entertainment and national media agencies.
Currently the Founder of Huddle, a social-first business focused on maximising team performance and work+life balance through technology and training, he leads with a strong foundation in company culture and collaboration, advancing Huddle's offering in commercial workplace solutions and a publicly accessible neighbourhood of bookable spaces/pods across Australia.
As a good listener, agile problem solver and forward thinker Dimitri happily invites the moment we can work together.
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Stephen Faulkner
Non Executive Director
Uniting Care Wesley Bowden
Areas of specialisation:
- Finance
- Strategic planning
- Transformational change
- Financial sustainability
- Customer service
- Management
- Marketing
- Communications
Stephen is a highly experienced executive at both state and national levels having successfully led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver serviced focused, cost effective and efficient services to support the organisation and its customers. He has boosted and sustained organisational performance with a service-driven and continuous improvement focus, achieving strategic business objectives through the delivery of commercial, people and customer satisfaction imperatives.
Working closely with CEOs, Stephen's accountabilities have included all aspects of strategy, legal, risk and governance, finance, information technology, customer services, marking and communication, cultural change and human resources. Stephen has also reported to boards and has been responsible for multiple board committees, providing improved reporting capabilities and information flow.
His ability in improving financial sustainability through strategic improvement of business functions and marketing methodologies resulting in a sustained net increase in customer base and customer activity is his strength.
An MBA graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Stephen has strong people, leadership and coaching skills coupled with a passion for delivery of superior customer and stakeholder value.
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George Nakopoulos
Former Principal Property Manager
PMG Australia
Based in Adelaide
George is recently retired as Former Principal Property Manager from PMG Australia who is a leading Property Management firm in Australia. He holds over 35 years of experience specialising in maintenance and residential property management. George is passionate about assisting students to develop and enhance their career skills.
Areas of specialisation:
- Sales and Marketing
- Property and Real Estate Management
- Management and Leadership
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| Friday 28 April |
Anna Chong
Partner & Head of Indirect Tax
Enterprise at KPMG
Areas of specialisation:
- Business professional services
- Finance
- Law
- Manufacturing and construction
- Property
Anna is a KPMG Partner leading the National Indirect Tax Practice to provide pragmatic and commercial tax bd business solutions to clients and also leads the SA China/Asian Business practice where she actively collaborates with the State Government, Asian business community and associations to promote and foster stronger connections between the State and Australian Asian businesses.
Anna is a board member of the Asia Pacific Business Council for Women and sponsoring the KPMG national Asian Female Leader Program, her passion is to support and advocate potential talent leaders to flourish and grow in their professional fields.
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George Nakopoulos
Former Principal Property Manager
PMG Australia
Based in Adelaide
George is recently retired as Former Principal Property Manager from PMG Australia who is a leading Property Management firm in Australia. He holds over 35 years of experience specialising in maintenance and residential property management. George is passionate about assisting students to develop and enhance their career skills.
Areas of specialisation:
- Sales and Marketing
- Property and Real Estate Management
- Management and Leadership
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Christine Evans
Head of Marketing and Communications
Climate Friendly
Areas of specialisation
- Brand strategy, marketing, media and communications
- Driving business and cultural change
- Creativity and innovation
- Stakeholder and customer engagement
- Mentoring and developing teams and individuals to achieve their potential
Christine is a senior specialist in brand, business marketing and communications with in-depth experience across a range of industries in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in the UK and Australia. This includes working with start-ups and as a self-employed interim and consultant. She has a particular interest in building clear positioning through strategy and planning, leading change management programs and enhancing in-house team capability and self-sufficiency.
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| Friday 5 May |
Dimitri Apostolou
Founder - Huddle Coworking & Commercial Manager
Areas of Specialisation:
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning & Acquisition
- Marketing & Digital
- Product Development & Sales
- Training & Team Growth
Dimitri continues to welcome the pursuit for innovation and growth in both business/career opportunities with open arms, a solution focused method and creative tenacity for more than a decade!
As a UniSA Alumni, his journey has established himself, as a motivational speaker and lecture across both UniSA and Adelaide University for 5+ years, mentor at Business SA, Thinclab and NVI whilst developing specialist skills across senior management roles in SMEs, mining, government, entertainment and national media agencies.
Currently the Founder of Huddle, a social-first business focused on maximising team performance and work+life balance through technology and training, he leads with a strong foundation in company culture and collaboration, advancing Huddle's offering in commercial workplace solutions and a publicly accessible neighbourhood of bookable spaces/pods across Australia.
As a good listener, agile problem solver and forward thinker Dimitri happily invites the moment we can work together.
|
George Nakopoulos
Former Principal Property Manager
PMG Australia
Based in Adelaide
George is recently retired as Former Principal Property Manager from PMG Australia who is a leading Property Management firm in Australia. He holds over 35 years of experience specialising in maintenance and residential property management. George is passionate about assisting students to develop and enhance their career skills.
Areas of specialisation:
- Sales and Marketing
- Property and Real Estate Management
- Management and Leadership
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Christine Evans
Head of Marketing and Communications
Climate Friendly
Areas of specialisation
- Brand strategy, marketing, media and communications
- Driving business and cultural change
- Creativity and innovation
- Stakeholder and customer engagement
- Mentoring and developing teams and individuals to achieve their potential
Christine is a senior specialist in brand, business marketing and communications with in-depth experience across a range of industries in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in the UK and Australia. This includes working with start-ups and as a self-employed interim and consultant. She has a particular interest in building clear positioning through strategy and planning, leading change management programs and enhancing in-house team capability and self-sufficiency.
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| Friday 12 May |
Dimitri Apostolou
Founder - Huddle Coworking & Commercial Manager
Areas of Specialisation:
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning & Acquisition
- Marketing & Digital
- Product Development & Sales
- Training & Team Growth
Dimitri continues to welcome the pursuit for innovation and growth in both business/career opportunities with open arms, a solution focused method and creative tenacity for more than a decade!
As a UniSA Alumni, his journey has established himself, as a motivational speaker and lecture across both UniSA and Adelaide University for 5+ years, mentor at Business SA, Thinclab and NVI whilst developing specialist skills across senior management roles in SMEs, mining, government, entertainment and national media agencies.
Currently the Founder of Huddle, a social-first business focused on maximising team performance and work+life balance through technology and training, he leads with a strong foundation in company culture and collaboration, advancing Huddle's offering in commercial workplace solutions and a publicly accessible neighbourhood of bookable spaces/pods across Australia.
As a good listener, agile problem solver and forward thinker Dimitri happily invites the moment we can work together.
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George Nakopoulos
Former Principal Property Manager
PMG Australia
Based in Adelaide
George is recently retired as Former Principal Property Manager from PMG Australia who is a leading Property Management firm in Australia. He holds over 35 years of experience specialising in maintenance and residential property management. George is passionate about assisting students to develop and enhance their career skills.
Areas of specialisation:
- Sales and Marketing
- Property and Real Estate Management
- Management and Leadership
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Manager, Corporate Service Operations
Women’s and Children’s Hospital Network
Areas of specialisation:
- Community and Family services
- Government Services / Departments
- Health service management/delivery
Chris has a background in medical research (BSc Mol Biol Genetics; Flinders Uni) BHSc (Hons; Adelaide Uni) and has worked in the Hanson Institute (RAH/IMVS/Adelaide Uni collaborative) with her research area being osteoporosis of the lumbar spine.
Chris also holds a Grad Cert in Public Health (Uni Queensland) in addition to MBA (UniSA)
Chris has spent many years in senior management within the acute hospital sector mentoring and developing junior staff.
Chris is now on secondment to Rural and Remote Mental Health where she leads strategy in terms of regional mental health service delivery.
Chris is keen to inspire junior staff who aspire to make impact through energy and innovation, Chris has completed all of her tertiary education whilst working and feels she can offer insights into balancing work and study, leading to a fulfilling personal life.
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| Friday 19 May |
Anna Chong
Partner & Head of Indirect Tax
Enterprise at KPMG
Areas of specialisation:
- Business professional services
- Finance
- Law
- Manufacturing and construction
- Property
Anna is a KPMG Partner leading the National Indirect Tax Practice to provide pragmatic and commercial tax bd business solutions to clients and also leads the SA China/Asian Business practice where she actively collaborates with the State Government, Asian business community and associations to promote and foster stronger connections between the State and Australian Asian businesses.
Anna is a board member of the Asia Pacific Business Council for Women and sponsoring the KPMG national Asian Female Leader Program, her passion is to support and advocate potential talent leaders to flourish and grow in their professional fields.
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George Nakopoulos
Former Principal Property Manager
PMG Australia
Based in Adelaide
George is recently retired as Former Principal Property Manager from PMG Australia who is a leading Property Management firm in Australia. He holds over 35 years of experience specialising in maintenance and residential property management. George is passionate about assisting students to develop and enhance their career skills.
Areas of specialisation:
- Sales and Marketing
- Property and Real Estate Management
- Management and Leadership
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Steven Bastian
Partner
GroupGH Chartered Accountants
Based in Adelaide
Mentor since 2014
Steven has always been inspired by the challenge of finding solutions to critical financial issues and helping businesses to achieve their financial goals. Steve specialises in working with motivated individuals and dynamic SMEs wanting to build something tangible, and he leads a dedicated team providing a full suite of business advisory and accounting services, including taxation advice, succession planning, corporate structuring, asset protection, risk minimisation and business advice.
Clients appreciate the achievement focus he brings from time as an elite athlete. Steven believes business ethics are critical, and will never take on a client unless he is confident he can deliver more than their previous accountant.
With professional qualifications including a Masters in Taxation from the University of Sydney Law School and an appointment to the Taxation Institute of Australia’s National Technical and SME sub-committees, Steve brings a wealth of taxation knowledge to every assignment.
As an avid and dedicated networker, he brings deep insights into commercial best practice from both Sydney and Adelaide leading a team of talented and trusted advisors who can make a difference to any bottom line.
Areas of specialisation
- Family business advisory
- Taxes
- Structuring.
Professional interests
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