Experience

Rural Economies Centre of Excellence

• Australia
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  The Rural Economies Centre of Excellence (RECoE) is a joint research initiative between the Queensland Government’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, the University of Southern Queensland, The University of Queensland, Central Queensland University and James Cook University. The Centre has been established to assist rural economic development and diversification centred on the agricultural food and fibre value chain and related regional industries. The emphasis is on entrepreneurship, technological development, and new models of business and marketing. Our collaboration involves expert economic analysis and econometrics, business expertise and networks, and close engagement and partnership with a wide range of regional and rural economic stakeholders Show less



Fresh Supply Co.

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Chair

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Fresh Supply Co is a fintech software developer for fresh food value chains. Powered to flatten the space between consumers and food producers. Please get in touch with our CEO David Inderias (mailto: david@freshsupplyco.com) if you have any interest in provenance and value chain efficiency creation. Fresh Supply Co is a fintech software developer for fresh food value chains. Powered to flatten the space between consumers and food producers. Please get in touch with our CEO David Inderias (mailto: david@freshsupplyco.com) if you have any interest in provenance and value chain efficiency creation.



Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer & COO

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  TSBE is committed to supporting the future sustainability of the Southern Queensland region. Initiatives assist over 500 corporate members’ link with emerging markets, build export capability, identify and incorporate innovation to increase profitability and competitiveness.With the Asian Century upon us and the access to world class infrastructure such as the Wellcamp aiport, TSBE is proactively promoting the region's export capabilities and seeking new opportunities for its membership. Market research around protein foods opportunities in China, targeted delegations and the establishment of TSBE representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing is accelerating the regions connection with this important trading partner in particular. Show less

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2015



400M Ag Tech & Investment Forum

• Curator

  • Jun 2015 - May 2017

  Australia's first AgTech pitch and investment forum held in Toowoomba with the likes of Advance Queensland, AgFunder, USQ, Meat & Livestock Australia, Ag DNA, Food Agility, SproutX, Agthentic, Vanderfield, Think Agri, Blue Sky Alternative Investment, GRDC as major supporters and participants. Australia's first AgTech pitch and investment forum held in Toowoomba with the likes of Advance Queensland, AgFunder, USQ, Meat & Livestock Australia, Ag DNA, Food Agility, SproutX, Agthentic, Vanderfield, Think Agri, Blue Sky Alternative Investment, GRDC as major supporters and participants.



Austcham Shanghai

• Deputy Chairman, Board Director

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2015

  I was a member-elected Director to the Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (AustCham Shanghai) the peak body for Australian business in China. As a membership-based organisation, AustCham Shanghai represents more than 400 businesses and individuals providing support, education, advocacy and business services. AustCham Shanghai is a bridge between Australian and Chinese organisations, facilitating connectivity and promoting bilateral trade between Australia and China. The Chamber successfully links Australian organisations with Chinese counterparts and potential business partners, enhancing the trade relationship between the two countries. China is Australia's largest trading partner and in 2014 the two-way trade relationship was worth over $150 billion - a growing dynamic that AustCham Shanghai plays an active role in facilitating. Show less



Dulwich College Management International

• Director of Marketing and Business Development

  • May 2010 - Apr 2015

  Dulwich College International (DCI) started operations in China in 2003, with the establishment of Dulwich College in Shanghai, a co-educational, academic institution offering education to the expatriate community, with the same educational philosophy of Dulwich College in London. Following the success of Shanghai, DCI has established Dulwich Colleges in Beijing, Suzhou, Singapore (opened in 2014 with a record 880 enrollments), Yangon, and Seoul. These colleges are among the leading international schools in each city with a strong reputation for quality education. As Director I sat on the Boards of management for all Dulwich International schools and programmes leading strategic direction and operational accountability for each institution. Along with expanding the Dulwich College international schools, DCI has opened Dulwich College International High School Programmes in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, located next to Macau; and in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. The High School Programmes are aimed at providing the Dulwich concept of education to local Chinese students wishing to study at universities overseas. The success of these Colleges and Programmes has established DCI as a leading provider of international school education in Asia, a group that now boasts over 7,500 students. All of our colleges and programmes are focused on providing a balanced education centered on academic challenge and excellence, competitive sports, strength in the visual and performing arts, and a sense of responsibility towards the community. Today DCI, together with Dulwich College in London, is in partnership to expand the Dulwich network around the world, with a specific focus toward the major global financial and cultural capitals. Show less


Australian Wool Innovation
• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Manager, Apparel Marketing and Development

  • Jun 2007 - May 2010

Australian Wool Exchange Ltd
• Australia
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Projects and Policy Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2007

University of Queensland
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Lecturer, Chinese literature and translation

  • Feb 2003 - Jun 2005

Financial Times
• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Editor/Translator

  • Jun 2001 - Jan 2003