Sam has been described as a dreamer and a doer since he arrived in Australia as an 8-year-old from Iraq in 1997.
 
Sam Almaliki is Chairperson and CEO of national property law firm and online conveyancing business, Settle Easy.
 
He has worked as the Head of Commercial at Acusensus (ASX:ACE), a world leader in road safety technology, where he helped secure over $120 million in contracted revenue in four years. In this role Sam oversaw the company’s entire commercial and sales strategy to Government across Australia and New Zealand.
 
He has also facilitates the Regional Angel Investor Network and has founded Almaliki & Co, which provides cross-industry solutions to businesses and governments. Previously he was Head of Community Engagement at Cricket Australia, overseeing a period of significant growth across participation, fan engagement and sponsorship.
 
He’s also held leadership positions at the ABC Advisory Council, been a member of the SBS Advisory Committee, and Chairs think tank the John Curtin Research Centre.

David is an experienced Board Director with considerable business acumen from former executive roles.
 
He is a current non-executive director of the Commonwealth Games Australia Board including the Chair of the Finance and audit committee, a member of the Freemasons Victoria Commercial Council, a non-executive director of the Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation and the Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation.
 
Mr Mandel is a former Managing Director of Riverwood International, a former Treasurer of Visy Industries and a former Finance Manager of Smorgon Consolidated Industries.
 
Mr Mandel holds a CIMA with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

Greg is a highly experienced industrial relations professional and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
 
Greg’s professional experience includes roles as Chairman of St Vincent’s Public Hospital Melbourne, National Secretary of the National Union of Workers, Senior Vice President of the ACTU and CEO of LUCRF Industry Super. Greg was also the former CEO of the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust.
 
Greg was awarded an Order of Australia for contribution to the Trade Union Movement and to society in general and also received a Lifetime Recognition Award for contribution to Victorian Manufacturing Industry.

Kelly is an experienced CEO, sports administrator, innovator and leader.
 
Working in sport across a 20 year period, Kelly has worked for the AFL, Gold Coast SUNS, Western Bulldogs, Marvel Stadium and as CEO of Netball Australia.
 
She is a skilled Executive having worked in every core aspect of business including innovative strategic planning, stakeholder management, financial management, commercial growth and people management.
 
She is a strong leader and passionate about building other leaders especially when it comes to fostering female talent. Kelly has also graduated from Harvard Business School completing the Authentic Leadership Program.
 
Kelly is now the Managing Director of Tomorrow is Here, an advisory business specialising in the strategic and commercial direction of businesses along with sharing her advice and learnings on leadership. She is also a proud investor in female tech start ups.
 
Her most important role though is that of Mum to her two beautiful girls, aged 11 and 8.

Penelope is a town planner with extensive experience in private practice, local and state government.
 
A member of the AICD, she has served on various boards and advisory committees including the Heritage Council of Victoria, the Building Appeals Board and the Metropolitan Development Advisory Panel. She is a member of the Ballarat Design Review Panel and Director at Fulcrum Urban Planning.
 
As a trusted advisor, skilled policy maker and expert in land use and development planning she is passionate about the built environment, place making, transport planning and engaging with communities to positively influence the way people live, work, travel and engage in life.

Stefanie is a strategic leader with more than 20 years of experience across the government, health, education and community sectors. 
 
She currently works as a Senior Proposal Development Manager, External Relations at Monash University's Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. 
 
Stefanie has led major initiatives and reforms, bringing a collaborative, results-driven approach to stakeholder engagement, governance and public policy.  Her experience includes serving as Mayor and Councillor at Monash City Council and across all levels of government. 
 
Known for her sound judgement, discretion and ability to navigate complex environments, Stefanie brings a well-rounded understanding of how policy, politics and partnerships can align to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.

Stuart is an accomplished Director & CEO across government, not-for-profit, educational and public purpose enterprises. He has served as a non-executive director on a variety of boards and committees to develop and deliver training & industry certification, economic & industry development and asset protection technology services.
 
Stuart has worked for more than 30 years as a local government executive and CEO and recently as CEO of a national member-based company protecting critical infrastructure valued at $400 billion.
 
Stuart holds qualifications as a Company Director and in Business Management and Applied Science.