Member Stories

As a fourth-generation family-owned chocolate business originating in Adelaide, Haigh’s is no stranger to the ins and outs of chocolate world. The company has expanded since is started in 1915 and hopes to remain a family business. Read more

There are many ways people come into a management role. For Bronwyn, Managing Partner, this journey involved moving up the company’s ranks from a graduate and taking on more responsibility until she reached a leadership role. Read more

Cameron founded Integral himself back in 2001 after spotting a segment of the market that wasn’t being serviced well. He says his leadership philosophy of empowering his workforce has helped the company reach the level it is at today. Read more

Back yourself to succeed in your plan. That's a key lesson Dale's learnt in his seven years as Managing Director at family-owned construction group Harris HMC. Read more

Having forged an illustrious career in the staffing industry over many years, Erica, Managing Director, certainly knows a thing or two about good people management. Read more

Gerry Murphy's been in the video conferencing business for over 20 years, and during that time technology has completely changed the landscape in which he operates. Read more

Many businesses have been challenged by the changing market conditions, others have thrived and found new opportunities for growth, this has certainly been the case for Greville. Read more

CEOs have to think quickly, focus on their team and be prepared to keep learning if they want to grow in the future. This was the situation facing James. Read more

Finding the right approach to goal setting and strategic planning is essential to achieve long-term business success, of which Jeremy, Managing Director is well aware. Read more

A strong people-centric leadership philosophy was what enabled Ken, to steer his $3 million company through the recent doldrums in the Australasian building industry. Read more

One of the biggest challenges for innovative businesses is taking an idea and translating it into an effective product. For an established organisation, this requires building original thinking into every aspect of the company. Read more

So how did Paul manage to lead his company through the GFC storm to the enviable position in which they stand today, turning over revenues of $40 million? Read more

Assuming a leadership role can be challenging for anyone, but even more so when the role involves a complete departure from the work they were previously undertaking. Peter is charged with leading the organisation while also continuing to teach and research in the field of ophthalmology. Read more

Every leader needs advice and support to be sure they are growing their company in the right way. But what if your profession is to help other business owners? For Rob, this dual role has played a major part in his career. Read more

Since 1998, D&D Group has developed from a small family business into an award-winning market leader. Despite its ongoing success, like any business, D&D Group was not immune to issues in the wider industry. Read more

Great businesses can come from anywhere - just ask Rodney Frost, Group CEO of The Lamson Group. His father, Arthur Frost, was homeless as a teenager, but was given an opportunity to sell newspapers on trams. Read more

The food and beverage market is a tricky one to navigate, especially in a world-class food and restaurant scene like Melbourne. It requires a unique approach to business – the ability to think outside the box and offer something new. Read more

Serina heads one of South Australia’s top boutique law firms. Having started the practice herself back in 1998, she has enjoyed watching it grow and prosper under her able leadership. Breaking into the heavily male-dominated legal arena was one of the biggest hurdles to overcome. Read more

Due to the constant stream of new technologies the IT landscape is forever changing, leaving barely any time for business leaders in the industry to take their finger off the pulse. That’s something that Tique, Managing Director, knows all too well. Read more

Businesses need to move with the times, something that Tom Eckersley quickly realised when he took over his father's company, Eckersley Group, with his brother in 1991. Read more