Chris Wallin: Australian Geologist and Business Leader
Early Life and EducationChris Wallin was born on January 1, 1953, and grew up in Moorooka, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland. His father, originally from Eidsvold, Queensland, was a World War II veteran. From an early age, Chris developed a…
Manilal Chandaria: Visionary Industrialist, Philanthropist, and Peace Advocate
Early Life and EducationManilal Premchand Chandaria OBE, CBS, EBS, was born on 1 March 1929 in Nairobi, Kenya, into a family of Indian descent. His father, an Indian merchant from Saurashtra, Gujarat, migrated to Kenya in 1915, establishing a provisions…
Naushad Merali: A Visionary Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Early Life and EducationNaushad N. Merali, CBS, was born on 2 January 1951 in Mombasa, Kenya, into a family of Indian descent. His grandfather emigrated from India in 1883, settling along Kenya’s coast. His family later moved to Moshi, Tanzania,…
Jack Gance: Entrepreneur and Industry Disruptor
Jack Gance is a pioneering Australian entrepreneur best known as the Chairman and Co-founder of the Chemist Warehouse Group, one of the largest pharmacy retail chains in Australia. With a career spanning over five decades, Gance has revolutionized the pharmacy…
Ruslan Kogan: A Visionary Entrepreneur Revolutionizing E-commerce
Early Life and Background Ruslan Kogan was born in November 1982 to Belarusian-Jewish parents. In 1989, his family emigrated to Melbourne, Australia, bringing with them only $90 to start anew. They settled in the Elsternwick Housing Commission flats, where Ruslan…
Gerry Harvey: Australian Entrepreneur and Retail Icon
Gerry Harvey, born on September 18, 1939, in rural New South Wales, Australia, is an iconic entrepreneur and the executive chairman of Harvey Norman Holdings, a leading Australian retail chain. He is best known for co-founding the company with Ian…
Peter Irvine: A Leader in Franchising and Business Success
Early Life and Education Peter Irvine’s journey began in Sydney, where he laid the foundation for his future success. He pursued a career in advertising, eventually landing a position at DDB Needham, one of Sydney’s largest advertising agencies. Career at…
Sarina Russo AM : Pioneering Entrepreneur and Advocate
Early Life Sarina Russo AM, an influential Australian-Italian businesswoman, was born in Sicily, Italy, and migrated to Australia with her family in 1956. Growing up in Australia, she attended St Stephen’s Primary School and later All Hallows’ School, where her…
Greg Roebuck: Accomplished Operator and Investor
Greg Roebuck is a distinguished operator and investor with over 35 years of experience in the automotive and technology sectors. As a partner and member of the Investment Committee, Greg plays a pivotal role in guiding strategic initiatives and investment…
Katie Page: A Pioneering Force in Retail and Sports
Early Life and Education Born in 1956 in Mareeba, Queensland, Katie Leslie “Katie” Page is a prominent Australian business executive, best known as the CEO of Harvey Norman. Growing up in a family that relocated frequently due to her father’s…