Adelaide Connected
Adelaide Connected is a podcast series that provides insight into people who have lived abroad and why they have chosen Adelaide as their home. Hosts Naomi Marsh and Ali Chatburn speak with professionals from various industries who are now based in Adelaide, South Australia. The podcast explores why they moved to Adelaide, how they navigated the migration experience and formed new networks, and what they love about their new hometown. There is also a companion podcast called 'Benchmarking Adelaide' that features passionate South Australian leaders discussing how Adelaide compares on a global scale.
Episodes
Husam Al-Shawa, Enterprise Risk Manager, EY Australia
Husam moved from Jordan to Adelaide in September 2022, with his wife and one year old daughter, to take up the role of Enterprise Risk Manager with EY Australia. A move that was challenging but rewarding.Husam started his career with Ernst & Young in Jordan in 2014 as an intern in the External Audit practice. In 2017, he transitioned into Business Consulting, working across multiple geogra
Dr Roshanak (Rosh) Amrein, Principal Cosmetic Dentist at Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry
Originally from Iran, Dr Rosh moved to Australia in the mid-1990s as part of the Bahá’í community, which faced severe persecution in her home country. Despite arriving with limited English, she completed high school, learned the language and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 2000. Today, Dr Rosh has more than 20 years of experience in cosmetic
JC van Niekerk, Manager, PwC
Originally from South Africa, JC is a Chartered Accountant who has lived and worked in Bermuda and New York before relocating to South Australia in 2024. He is now a Manager within the external assurance practice of PwC Adelaide whereby he leads various audit engagements from a diverse range of clients across the Australian territory with the purpose of building trust in society and solving import
Spencer McKinney, Principal Project Controller, Mott MacDonald
In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Spencer McKinney. Originally from the US, Spencer has lived and worked in Fiji, England and Wales before moving to Adelaide in late 2025, with his wife and young family, to work in project management as part of Mott MacDonald's defence team. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, learning the piano, hitting the gym,
Joshua Newness, Senior Creative, Fuller
In this episode, we chat with Joshua Newnes. Originally from Mumbai, Josh has forged a successful career in copywriting and advertising, working across several multi-national creative agencies in the Middle East and India before moving to Adelaide in 2018. As a Senior Creative at Fuller, Josh is responsible for creative concepts, scripting, brand narratives, messaging and punchy copywriting, using
Amerdeep and Nima Yadav
In this episode, we chat with Amerdeep and Poornima, also known as Nima, who arrived in Adelaide from India in mid- 2024. Adelaide quickly felt like home for the married couple, who made the move with their two young boys, Arjun (10) and Aryan (6). Amerdeep brings over 18 years of experience in the power and energy sector and Nima has re-trained in childcare, has worked in HR and sales and is now
William Van Ausdal, Head of Sustainability, Flinders University
In this episode, we sit down with William Van Ausdal, Head of Sustainability at Flinders University. Originallyfrom the United States, William has worked in Oregon, California, Auckland and Wellington before moving to Adelaide in 2019 (after tasting some of Adelaide's famous sparkling shiraz!) We chat to William about his early life growing up in the US, what prompted his move to Adelaide, his
Ansley Easterlin, Partnerships & Development Manager at the Adelaide Film Festival
Welcome back to Season 5 of the Adelaide Connected Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Ansley Easterlin. Originally from the US, Ansley has lived and worked all over the world including in New York, Augusta, the Cayman Islands, New Zealand and Alaska before moving to Adelaide in late 2023. Since arriving in Adelaide, she has worked with the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation a
Rashpal Singh Bhatti , Group Procurement Officer, BHP
In the final episode of season four, we are thrilled to be chatting with Rashpal Bhatti.Originally from Britain but having recently been in Singapore for the last 14 years, Rashpal moved to Adelaide in September 2024 with his family.Rashpal has most recently led BHP’s Maritime team as Vice President, responsible for delivering the safest vessels at the lowest cost to BHP’s operations. In the last
JD (John-David) Sheard, Co-Founder and Partner, Eastend Ventures
In this episode, we are thrilled to be chatting with JD Sheard.JD (John-David) is the Co-founder and Partner of Eastend Ventures, Founder and Managing Director of Virtca Capital, and Non-executive director of several prominent technology and not-for-profit organisations. Originally from Canada, JD has spent the past two decades living and working throughout Canada, the United States, the United Ki
Dr. Jessica Bohorquez, Senior Civil Engineer, Aurecon
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jessica Bohorquez, Civil Engineer at Aurecon.Originally from Colombia in South America, Jessica moved to Adelaide in June 2017 by herself. Dr Jessica is passionate about creating water curiosity and solving our water challenges. She is a water engineer delivering infrastructure projects for private organisations, water utilities and government. Dr Jessica has deve
Anish Kamboj, Construction Engineer and Estimator, Bardavcol
In this episode, we chat with Anish Kamboj, Construction Engineer and Estimator at Bardavcol.Originally from India, Anish Kamboj moved to Adelaide, South Australia in mid-2022. With a bachelor degree of technology, civil engineering already under his belt he enrolled in the University of Adelaide to study a master's degree in construction management which he completed last year. Anish has rece
Donna Ferris, Founder and Director, Tess Search Partners
In this episode, we chat with Donna Ferris, Founder and Director at Tess Search Partners.Originally from Armagh in Northern Ireland, Donna moved to Australia with her young family in 2020, two weeks before the borders closed due to covid. Donna was very fortunate to discover her passion soon after she graduated from university and is now the Director of TESS Search Partners, an executive recruitme
Alison Maguire, Principal Consultant, URPS
In this episode we are thrilled to be chatting with Alison Maguire. Originally from Newcastle in the United Kingdom, Alison moved to Adelaide in January 2024 as part of a 8-month exchange program between leading UK planning firm, Turley, and local town planning firm, URPS, who has offices in Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Alison is a highly experienced and respected urban planner and has worke
Vibhav Pant, Project Manager - ICT, Department for Child Protection
On this episode we chat to Vibhav Pant.Originally from India, Vibhav Pant moved to Adelaide, South Australia with his young family in August 2024. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he has held various senior program and project manager roles in India and recently commenced in a new role as Project Manager – ICT with the Department for Child Protection with the South Australian Government wh
Tara Moses, Chief Operating Officer, R.M. Williams
In this episode, we chat with Tara Moses, Chief Operating Officer at R.M. Williams.Originally from Minnesota in the U.S, Tara moved to Adelaide in January 2023 with her young family. With a background in lean transformation and manufacturing, she has held various senior management roles in the U.S and recently commenced as the COO at R.M. Williams, where she is responsible for the supply chain, in
Yarik Turianskyi, Corporate Communications & Government Relations Manager, Mitsubishi Motors Australia
In this episode, we are thrilled to be chatting with Yarik Turianskyi.Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, Yarik has a background in policy, communications and international relations and is what we call an ‘Arrow,’ someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Yarik moved to Adelaide at the start of 2022 to take a Senior Policy Officer role at the Dep
Travis Mahoney OLY, Business Development Executive, Adelaide Football Club
In this episode, we chat with Travis Mahoney, former Olympic swimmer and proud 'Arrow' who made the move from Victoria to Adelaide in 2017.Originally from Bayswater, Victoria, Travis moved to Adelaide to join the world class South Australian Sports Institute’s Swimming Program in 2017 whilst also studying a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management at Flinders University. He is w
Reshmi Ramesh, Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer
Originally from Kuwait, Reshmi Ramesh moved to Adelaide in February 2022 to study her Master of Civil & Structural Engineering at the University of Adelaide. She is what we call an ‘Arrow,’ someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Since relocating to Adelaide, Reshmi has worked part time while studying and after her final exams, commence
Onnie Chan, Founder, CEO & Director - ADA Lab and Women in Creative Technologies
Originally from Hong Kong, Onnie Chan has a background in theatre, arts and technology and is what we call an ‘Arrow,’ someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Onnie relocated to Adelaide at the start of 2022 to study a ‘Masters of Immersive Media Technologies’ at the University of Adelaide and quickly immersed herself in everything Adelaide
John Kuruvilla - Senior Associate, Scyne Advisory
Originally from Malaysia, John Kuruvilla started his career as a forensic accountant in Sydney. After realising how quickly technology was disrupting things, he decided to move to Adelaide in 2018 to complete a Masters program and hasn't looked back.
After graduating with a Masters of IT from the University of South Australia, John successfully transitioned into the technology sector as a Cyb
Kayla Johnson, Director - Population Strategy, Department of the Premier & Cabinet.
Kayla Johnson came to Adelaide from Oklahoma in the United States in 2015 to study her masters and has quickly become a passionate advocate for SA. She started as an intern with the South Australian Government where she quickly progressed to Policy & Project Officer with the Department for Education and Principal Policy Officer with the Department of the Premier & Cabinet.
In her role as
Ben Symons, General Manager SA & WA at Lendlease
Ben Symons is the General Manager SA & WA at Lendlease.
After growing up in Country NSW, Ben found his calling in the construction industry and joined Lendlease as a graduate and hasn’t looked back. He has held multiple
roles within Lendlease, starting in Sydney and Canberra and later having the opportunity to work across the business internationally in Hawaii, Alaska, Dallas and Los Angeles,
Arka Ghosh, Digital Assets Leader at Beca
With a Master of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Arka Ghosh moved from India to Australia in 2019. He originally settled in Geelong where he studied a Ph D in Construction Management and was awarded as a finalist for innovative breakthrough and impactful research. In 2022, Arka secured a role as Digital Assets Leader for Beca and moved to Adelaide in 2023. We chat to Arka about
Irina Lindquist, Associate Director Business Leader at Stantec
Irina is what we term an ‘Arrow’ and a ‘Boomerang’. Originally from Romania, Irina moved to Adelaide in 2002 to undertake her post graduate studies at the University of South Australia and worked in a number of engineering and project management roles including as Director, Corporate Services and Director, Engineering & Building Services at SA Health. In 2011, she took up a national role with
Professor Simon Lucey, Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning
Professor Simon Lucey is the Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, a professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Adelaide and an 'Arrow,' someone who has moved to Adelaide to live and work.
Originally from Queensland, Simon has spent time working as the Principal Research Scientist at the CSIRO in Brisbane and as an Associate Research Professor at
Krish De Silva, Business Performance & Reporting Manager, Thomas Foods
Krish De Silva is the Business Performance & Reporting Manager with Thomas Foods, a family-owned South Australian business that grows, supplies and distributes premium meat and seafood all over the world.
Originally from Sri Lanka, Krish moved to Adelaide in late 2018 and is what we term an 'Arrow,' someone who is originally from overseas and has chosen to relocate to Adelaide to live
Federico Bozzano, Brand Ambassador / Sales Executive for Solitaire Automotive Group
Federico Bozzano is originally Santa Margherita Ligure in Italy and is what we term an 'Arrow', someone who is from interstate or overseas and has chosen South Australia as their new home.
Federico originally moved from Italy to Oxford in the United Kingdom before relocating to Australia in 2010 where he has lived in Brisbane, Coolum Beach, Melbourne, Sydney and now Adelaide, where he has
Brooke Bickmore-Bridges, Co-Founder of In The Roundhouse
Brooke Bickmore-Bridges is the lovely co-founder and creator of In the Roundhouse, serving up trendy homewares and dinnerware to fashionistas, celebrities and everyday Australians. But Brooke is so much more than this gorgeous lifestyle brand. She is a mum to 3 girls, has had a really interesting career to-date working in publishing and magazines in Sydney and London, and is what we term a 'Bo
Stuart Kerr, Photographer, Videographer & Digital Creator
Stuart is a photographer, videographer and digital creator who travels the world taking amazing pictures of sporting events and mega stars, including Tiger Woods and
Rory McIlroy. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Stuart spends a lot of time travelling the world but chooses to call Adelaide, SA home. We chat to Stuart about his first impressions of Adelaide, his career in the creative industries,
Gemma Nelson, Director of Sales - Conference & Events, SkyCity Adelaide
Gemma Nelson originally came to South Australia as a backpacker and loved it so much, she ended up staying! 15 years later, Gemma and her young family live in the Adelaide Hills, enjoying the country lifestyle while being within easy reach of the city and beach. With a background in strategic sales, marketing and business development, Gemma has a real passion for developing South Australia as an o
Professor Ryan Williams, Director of the Australian Centre for Business Growth
While most people choose to relocate to a new city for work, family or lifestyle reasons, it was a Rundle Mall busker that prompted Ryan Williams and his family to call Adelaide home.
Originally from South Africa, Ryan is what we call an 'Arrow' having relocated to Adelaide in 2021. He is an international business executive, strategist, and entrepreneur with two decades of experience in b
Krystina Hudson, Superintendent Surface Logistics, BHP
Ever since Krystina Hudson made the move to Adelaide she has felt right at home. Originally from the Pilbara in Western Australia, Krystina started as a Trainee at BHP in WA before transferring to SA to further her career and broaden her mining experience. She has quickly moved up the ranks and is now the Surface Logistics Supervisor for BHP, responsible for the movement of copper and other minera
Patrick Clifton, Chief Operating Officer of the Adelaide 'Crows' Football Club
Patrick Clifton is a born and raised 'Adelaidean' who has had an exciting career to-date, including working in Melbourne with the AFL and in New York City with the NBA. In 2023 Patrick made the decision to return to Adelaide and is now the Chief Operating Officer of the Adelaide 'Crows' Football Club where he leads the clubs finance, facilities, IT, legal, governance and risk funct
Sanj de Silva, Director Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, ResourceCo
Sanj de Silva has had an interesting and varied career to-date including as the Principal News Anchor for MTV News in Sri Lanka and senior roles with British American Tobacco and Standard Chartered Bank in the UK. At the end of 2019, Sanj and her family made a spontaneous decision to move to South Australia, attracted by Adelaide's convenience, family-friendly culture and vibrancy. Sanj is now
Joseph John, Senior Economic Development Advisor, City of Salisbury
Joseph John is Senior Economic Development Advisor at the City of Salisbury and is what we term an 'arrow', having recently moved to Adelaide with his wife and young family. Joseph is originally from India and has spent time working in New Zealand and the UK, including as an Associate for Goldman Sachs and as Director for the British High Commission, India. He chats to us about his reasons
Jenna-Belle Smith, Group & Event Manager - Destination Sport Experiences Australia
In this episode we sit down with Jenna-Belle Smith, Group & Event Manager with Destination Sport Experiences Australia. Jenna-Belle, affectionately known as JB, is a 'boomerang,' having moved to British Columbia in Canada to hit the slopes and work for Big White Ski Resorts. After a few years overseas, JB returned home to further her career in events and tourism, only for the COVID-19
Giosuè Pianciamore, Careers Advisor with Kaplan Business School
In this episode we speak with Giosuè Pianciamore, a Careers Advisor with Kaplan Business School. Giosuè is from Malta, a small island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea, and has recently moved to Adelaide in November 2023 with his wife and two young children. He shares with us his reasons for moving to Adelaide, how he has navigated the visa and migration process, his impressions of
Dr Catherine Grace, Director of the South Australian Space Industry Centre
In this episode we chat to the delightful Dr Catherine Grace. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Catherine is a physician, clinical researcher and thought leader in the areas of defence, space, cyber, health, medicine and disruptive technologies. In her role as Director of the South Australian Space Industry Centre, Catherine works closely with government, industry and academia to position South Aus
Sam Dighton, CEO of the Committee for Adelaide
Sam Dighton is CEO of the Committee for Adelaide and is what we term a 'Boomerang' - someone who was originally from South Australian, moved abroad and has now returned. Sam reflects on his time spent overseas, including working as a lawyer, cheesemaker and with the London Office of the Agent General for South Australia. He shares with us his reasons for returning to Adelaide, his experien
Software architect Hasitha Jayatilake on making the move to Adelaide
Hasitha Jayatilake wanted a career change and after finding the right course at the University of Adelaide, as well as seeing the state’s migration policy, he made the move to Adelaide. Now a software architect, he found a vibrant community within his field and is working on his own startup. Despite being able to work anywhere in the world, Hasitha chose to stay in South Australia.
From New Jersey to Adelaide with International Arrow Brent Gimpel
International Arrow Brent Gimpel is Director - Digital Transformation and Change at PWC. In this episode, we follow his journey from New Jersey to Adelaide, as he shares what brought him here and what he loves about living in the Adelaide Hills. Brent reveals his ideal South Australian weekend - including wineries, pub meals and spending time on his hobbies. He also reveals what he thinks about th
International Arrow and Boomerang Parika Verma Shaping the Future of Adelaide
In this podcast episode we speak to an international arrow AND boomerang, Parika Verma, Strategic Foresight Officer with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Having lived around the world, Parika returned to Adelaide from Melbourne during the covid lockdown and found her dream role, developing policies and tools to shape the future of SA within the South Australian Government. Find out what
Adelaide ticked all the boxes for Arrow Andrea Conn and Boomerang Chris Ball
In this podcast episode we speak to Chris Ball, Director at Tourism Sentiment Index and Andrea Conn, Senior Category Leader at Amazon.Juggling international tech careers with a love for adventure, Adelaide newcomer Andrea and returnee Chris tell the Adelaide Connected podcast why they now call the city home.Find out what they love about Adelaide and some of their favourite places to visit, as well
Arrow Dan Johnston's move to join the Adelaide Football Club
In this podcast episode we speak to Daniel Johnston who is the Chief Commercial Officer at the Adelaide Football Club. Dan has had a successful career in Australia and Europe as a senior marketing and business leader in the food and sports categories in major organisations including McDonald’s, Burger King, Arsenal Football Club, Goodman Fielder and the Adelaide Football Club. Dan talks about begi
Nicola Stelfox's International Arrow experience which sees her choose South Australia
In this episode we speak to Nicola Stelfox who is the Senior Consultant - Marketing & Creative Practice Lead at Latitude IT.Nicola first moved to Sydney when she decided to immigrate to Australia, until her VISA circumstances changed and she had to choose a *regional city to continue living in Australia under her VISA provisions. Nicola chose South Australia, however it was right in the midst
Global Boomerang Nick Haslam's journey to run LIV Golf in Adelaide
In this episode we speak to Nick Haslam, who has recently commenced as Managing Director, Australia at Performance54, the group responsible for the promotion and management of LIV Golf international events and partnerships, including Adelaide, 21-23 April 2023.Nick talks about his time abroad, working with PwC in London and Sydney. Nick saw an opportunity in the sports industry which saw him move
International Arrow Joe Godsell's move to run global advertising agency TBWA in Adelaide
In this podcast episode we speak to Joe Godsell, Managing Director of TBWA Adelaide and President of Adelaide Advertising and Design Club (AADC).Joe shares his reasons for his move from the UK to Sydney and the fortuitous opportunity to setup TBWA in Adelaide, working for companies located in Adelaide, such as The University of Adelaide and on behalf of global companies, such as Apple.When Joe is
Global Shaper and aspiring sustainable technologist Michelle Howie's passion for South Australia
In this podcast episode, we speak to Michelle Howie, a global shaper advocate and aspiring sustainable technologist.Michelle grew up in Adelaide and has family in South Australia dating all the way back to the 1830s. However, while studying engineering here at university, she won one of the federal government’s New Colombo Plan Scholarships and spent 18 months in Korea and Hong Kong. On her return
International Arrow, Susan Stone, her love for Adelaide and her newly created role at the University of South Australia
In this episode we speak to Dr Susan Stone, who moved to Adelaide in July 2022 to join the University of South Australia in a newly created role, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics. Susan is an experienced economic analyst and communicator with a keen interest in how things work - especially when trying to juggle competing interests like growth and sustainability. She undertakes research and outre
Arrow Rachel Cotton's move to manage News Corp in South Australia
In this episode, we speak to Arrow Rachel Cotton, who is the General Manager - Commercial (SA/WA) at News Corp. Rachel shares her experience of moving from Sydney to Adelaide, with her Boomerang husband, and young family and how she is juggling the work/family balance. Rachel comments 'It's been quite the adventure, it hasn't always been smooth sailing, but there have been many high
Arrow Charlie Hodgson's move to head up the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA)
In this episode, we speak to Arrow Charlie Hodgson about his move to South Australia and his appointment as CEO at the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA).Prior to his move to Adelaide, Charlie was the interim CEO at the Surrey Cricket Club in the UK, and prior to that, the Commercial Director there. Charlie delves into the great elements of living here, such as working at one of the most
Alison Lloydd-Wright on the New State of Mind Campaign and why choose South Australia to live and work
In episode two we speak to Alison Lloydd-Wright, Executive Director, Cabinet Office at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.Alison shares her energy and passion for South Australia and the recent campaign her Department has launched to attract 20-40 year olds to South Australia.We hear from Alison about the research behind the campaign, and why she thinks Adelaide is the place to live and wor
Mini Episode - What is Adelaide Connected?
This Mini Episode (5 mins) is a quick overview to explain what the Adelaide Connected program is, what is a boomerang and an arrow and what we do to connect people with other likeminded individuals once they move here.For more information please go to: Adelaide Connected WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn
Tom Rischbieth's International career sees him boomerang back to Adelaide to head up Commercial Partnerships and Events for Football Australia
In this episode, we speak to Tom Rischbeith, a senior commercial leader with international experience across sport, entertainment and media, and engagement with stakeholders across the public and private sectors.As Head of Commercial and Events at Football Australia, Tom manages all commercial revenues (including broadcast and media rights, sponsorship, licensing, ticketing and new revenue streams
Boomerang Ben Parkinson and his return to head JLL in South Australia
Ben Parkinson is the Managing Director of JLL in South Australia and has over 24 years’ experience in the Australian commercial property market.Ben's experience is rich and diverse; having worked as a specialist Hotel and Leisure Valuer here in Adelaide then establishing a national pub brokerage business in Sydney before leading the Investment Management team at Coles Supermarkets nationally
Will Littleton's return to South Australia after his eye opening community centre experience in New York
Will Littleton is a not-for-profit executive and filmmaker with experience in business administration, fund development, organizational change, and producing. Originally a musician, he completed a Bachelor of Music at the Australian National University before playing in the Adelaide and Canberra Symphony Orchestras. He then studied Conservation and Land Management in Sydney and worked in bush rege
Arrow Di Dixon's move to head up innovation district, Lot Fourteen
In this episode we talk to Di Dixon, State Lead at Lot Fourteen about her move to South Australia, and her vision for the Innovation Precinct. Di leads the development, delivery, governance, curation and operations of the 7ha ideas, innovation and cultural precinct in Adelaide’s CBD on behalf of the Government of SA. This involves overarching project management, development of governance and opera
Boomerangs Rachael Azzopardi and Lee Cumberlidge join forces to create Australia's biggest winter event, Illuminate Adelaide
In this episode we speak to Rachael Azzopardi and Lee Cumberlidge, both boomerangs, who came together to create Illuminate Adelaide. Shining a light on South Australia for the month of July, Illuminate Adelaide welcomes people from all walks of life to experience a program of free and ticketed events by local, national and international artists and companies.Over a 25-year career in the arts, the
Kieran McCann's move to Adelaide to join Lumination and revolutionise the way we teach, learn and work
Kieran McCann is an international arrow, who's purpose and passion is creating engaging content that links to great conversations that drives revenue and relationship building opportunities. He follows that purpose and passion by overseeing Lumination’s marketing and communications strategy; sparking growth, electrifying the brand and igniting their presence.Kieran’s loves connecting people
Kirsten Bernhardt's international roles which led to working with a venture capital investor fund in Adelaide
In this podcast, we speak to international arrow, Kirsten Bernhardt who is a venture capital investor with Artesian, an early stage VC Fund which manages the South Australian Venture Capital Fund. Kirsten has a passion for high growth technology startups, and is a strong advocate for supporting women in technology and finance. Prior to joining Artesian, Kirsten spent time in San Francisco, worki
International Boomerang James Kitching and his International consulting on sporting regulation and governance
In this episode we speak to James Kitching, an international boomerang who has returned to Adelaide to raise his family and consult worldwide, advising the global sports industry on regulation, governance, integrity, and strategy matters.He is an experienced senior international sports administrator, specialising in sports regulation and governance, with an expertise in football. James was previou
Boomerang Katherine Cobb, and her international PwC journey
In this episode we speak with Katherine Cobb, who is a Partner at PwC Adelaide, leading Governance, Risk & Compliance in the Assurance business, with a focus on Financial Services and Health. Most recently Katherine has been leading the Go-To-Market activities for PwC's Connected Solutions practice in the United States, where she would collaborate with senior stakeholders within organisa
Boomerang Nick Dunstone and his social enterprise 'Light' - a home for innovation, creativity and hospitality
In this episode we speak to Nick Dunstone who is the co-founder of Light.Nick returned to Adelaide in 2018 with his partner Sophie and their four children after 20 years abroad.Nick is a lawyer and corporate restructuring professional. He has been a partner of 2 leading international law firms, and for the last 10 years has been a partner in an investment fund based in Hong Kong that specialises i
Arrow Dr Jessica Gallagher's move to lead Adelaide University External Engagement
In this podcast we speak to Arrow Dr Jessica Gallagher, who recently moved to Adelaide in late 2021 to join University of Adelaide as the inaugural Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement). Jessica oversees a diverse engagement portfolio, with a focus on contributing to the growth and sustainability of the University through leadership of strategic partnerships, recruitment, community outreach
Arrow Mathieu Smeysters and his wine and hospitality journey to Adelaide
Mathieu Smeysters is a Belgian national and has been in Australia since 2017, and Adelaide since 2020. He is the owner of Smeysters Wine Consulting and currently the fine wine manager and head wine buyer at East End Cellars.Mathieu's background encompasses General Management with 12+ years of experience working within the hospitality industry. He has worked at diverse venues over his career r
Arrow Flavia Tata Nardini and her space mission in South Australia
In this podcast we speak to powerhouse CEO, Flavia Tata Nardini about her move to South Australia and her startup journey.As co-founder and CEO of one of Australia’s most exciting space startups, Fleet Space Technologies, Flavia Tata Nardini and her team are preparing to launch 140 nanosatellites into space by 2027, which Fleet will use to ‘connect billions of sensors to track and change industrie
Boomerang Fiona Caulfield and her Love India brand
This podcast takes us on a journey of Fiona Caulfield's career spanning over 25 years in global branding and innovation experience at the elite level. She specializes in ideas, branding, creativity and futurism. Fiona has extensive global experience as a branding and innovation specialist whose career has spanned Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, in roles such as President of BrainR
Oli Madgett's move from the UK to Adelaide and his AgTech start-up, Platfarm
Adelaide Connected Podcast Episode #10We speak to Arrow, Oli Madgett of Platfarm, who is one of the founders of Adelaide-based AgTech company that is leading the way in spatial tracking to enable all farmers to carry out work on their land with precision, all from your smart device.Oli Madgett became a grower in McLaren Vale in 2015, after having previously co-founded WeR Interactive, an award-wi
Thomas Mitchell's Boomerang return to head up BiomeBank here in South Australia
In this podcast we speak to Thomas Mitchell of BiomeBank, an Adelaide-based company that is a global pioneer in an exciting new area of health science – microbial therapies. Their mission is to produce therapies to treat and prevent various diseases – from digestive health issues to Parkinson’s – by replenishing the tiny microbes in your gut which are so important to your health and wellbeing.
International Boomerang Alys Daroy and her startup, South Australia's only dedicated Shakespeare company
Alys Daroy is the Artistic Director of Shakespeare South Australia, the State’s only dedicated Shakespeare company. Adelaide-born Alys has over 15 years experience in the UK, Europe and Australia in Shakespearean performance and research, including for Shakespeare’s Globe and the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival. She is currently co-authoring a book with Professor Paul Prescott (Merced, California)
Craig Swann & his move to Adelaide to take over the leading innovation festival, _SOUTHSTART
For more than 25 years, Craig has lived at the intersection of community and technology and explored the opportunities to connect people through innovative, interactive and intimate experiences. As part of his award-winning music technology, Looplabs, he’s built multiple online communities in the millions and Offline, Craig co-launched and curated FITC, Canada’s largest design and technology event
Jodi Brown landing her dream job as GM of Eos by SkyCity, right here in Adelaide
Jodi moved to Adelaide in September 2019 from Sydney where she had been working at QT Sydney. Prior to this, Jodi worked in the Hotel Industry across Australia for the past 12 years across Albury Wodonga, Perth and Melbourne after studying in Canberra. In her younger years, Jodi lived overseas for most of her schooling as her father was the Consul General in the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Vien
The start-up space with Tyson Gundersen and Adam Morgan
We talk with Tyson Gundersen and Adam Morgan, both arrows and entrepreneurs who have worked all over the world, who have now chosen South Australia as a place to live and work in the start-up space.
Melanie MacGillivray on marketing the global success story SWEAT from the Barossa Valley
Melanie MacGillivray is the Brand Partnership Manager for Sweat based out of Adelaide, Australia. Sweat is subscription fitness app and digital platform, empowering the world’s largest female fitness community. Melanie re-located to South Australia from the United States last April with her husband and young daughter. Prior to moving to South Australia, Melanie had an extensive career within the
Serafina Maiorano on why SA should harness the knowledge and experience of skilled migrants
Global networking expert Serafina Maiorano discusses why we should harness the input of skilled migrants here in South Australia. Serafina works globally, and has played pioneering leadership roles in international organizations. Her unique skill set and diverse experiences as a global CEO, network builder, cultural intelligence leader, advisor and strategist have been applied in business, creat
Ben Mellows on his return to Adelaide from Sydney
Ben Mellows is the founder and owner of Polka https://www.polkadrops.com.au – which are an alternative to alcoholic drinks. He makes de-alc sparkling wine, and de-alc pale ale beer, made right here in South Australia – working with winemakers and brewers to make the perfect non-alcoholic option. Ben also owns Frank Simple https://www.franksimple.com.au – a practical range of supplements that fit
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