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Our community is filled with Australians making an impact around the world. Through Global Australians Career Pathways, we're connecting that talent with organisations seeking globally experienced leaders, executives and specialists.Current opportunities include:• Chief Executive Officer – FinTech • Executive Director, Sponsors & Structured Solutions – Global Banking• Non-Executive Director – Tech

Global Australians is proud to announce Michael Cannon-Brookes as the recipient of the Global Australians Lifetime Global Impact Award.Over an extraordinary career spanning banking, technology, consulting and executive leadership, Michael has made a significant contribution to Australia and the world. From helping establish Citibank's presence in Australia to senior leadership roles across global

Behind every connection is a story, and Skye Maconachie’s is one of compassion, courage and helping others find the opportunity to shine. Originally from Cairns and now based in Vietnam, Skye has spent more than two decades working to support some of the world’s most vulnerable children, young people and families. As co-CEO of Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, she leads programs that rescue child

Behind every connection is a story, and Tirana Hassan's is one of action, justice and a belief that every one of us can make a difference.Born in Singapore, Tirana moved to Adelaide at the age of three, where she attended school and developed the values of fairness, justice and service that would shape her life and career.For more than two decades, she has worked on the frontlines of some of the w

Behind every connection is a story, and Jamie Samaha’s is one of leadership, purpose and backing people.Born and raised in Sydney, Jamie grew up in a Lebanese household in Coogee and describes his family’s story as a typical Australian migrant story, shaped by the opportunities Australia offered and the values of family, generosity and hard work.Over more than 25 years, Jamie has built a reputatio

Behind every connection is a story, and Jessie Christiansen’s is one of curiosity, grit and pursuing questions that have the power to change how we see the universe.Jessie grew up in a small town outside Ipswich in Queensland with a population of 350. Under some of Australia's darkest skies, a high school physics teacher introduced her to astronomy, and they started the school's first astronomy cl

Behind every connection is a story, and Greg Logan's is one of creativity, curiosity and a lifelong passion for helping Australia tell its story to the world.For more than 30 years, Greg has helped some of the world's leading brands and organisations create stories that connect with both the head and the heart.His journey began at just 19 years old, working on Woolworths' iconic The Fresh Food Peo

Behind every connection is a story, and Tan Kueh’s is one of curiosity, openness and embracing different perspectives.Born in Hong Kong and raised in Australia, Tan has built an extraordinary global career spanning law, investment banking, private banking and asset management, holding senior leadership roles across Sydney, New York, Beijing and Hong Kong.Today, she is focused on helping shape Aust

Behind every connection is a story, and Professor David Sinclair's is one of curiosity, courage and daring to think beyond what’s possible.Growing up in Sydney, David’s fascination with life’s biggest questions began at just four years old, when a conversation with his grandmother about mortality sparked a lifelong determination to understand one of humanity’s greatest challenges.By 18, he had set

Behind every connection is a story, and Professor Mimi Zou's is one of curiosity, community and global impact.A first-generation Chinese Australian, Mimi migrated to Australia at the age of seven. When she arrived, she couldn't speak a word of English and was navigating a new country, culture and family life.Growing up in Campsie, she experienced firsthand the power of multicultural Australia and

Behind every connection is a story, and Tushar Apte’s is one of backing yourself, embracing uncertainty and helping others rise.Born in Newcastle and raised in Sydney, Tushar is the son of Indian migrants who came to Australia in pursuit of education and opportunity.Today, he is a multi-platinum, award-winning music producer, songwriter, composer, music technologist and entrepreneur whose work spa

14 Million Connections. 14 Million Stories. Backing Australian Ambition.More than 14 million connections link Australia to the globe. They are built through family and heritage, through living, working and studying abroad, and through friendships, business relationships and loved ones around the world.Together, these connections form a powerful network of talent, knowledge, support and opportunity

Thinking about returning to Australia after working overseas or considering your next career move? 🎙️ In the latest episode of Ambition Amplified, Sharon Mackie Goh, Founder of Talent Search Haus, shares insights into the current Australian job market, the skills employers are seeking, and practical tips to help Australians unlock new opportunities.Key takeaways include:📈 The job market is more

Spotlight: Travis Bazzana, who this month celebrated his first Major League Baseball home run for the Cleveland Guardians. Travis Bazzana’s journey began playing tee-ball in Sydney, spending countless hours in the batting cages at Golden Jubilee Oval in Wahroonga honing the skills that would eventually take him to the world stage.He attended Turramurra High School and, at just 16, received his fir

Spotlight: Travis Bazzana, who this month celebrated his first Major League Baseball home run for the Cleveland Guardians. Travis Bazzana’s journey began playing tee-ball in Sydney, spending countless hours in the batting cages at Golden Jubilee Oval in Wahroonga honing the skills that would eventually take him to the world stage.He attended Turramurra High School and, at just 16, received his fir

Thank you to the Australian leaders across business, government, investment, technology, media and the wider community who joined us in Sydney.The conversation echoed discussions recently held in New York, London and Singapore: at a time of intensifying global competition for talent, capital and ideas, Australia must better connect, coordinate and mobilise its global talent as a strategic national

This week in London and New York, we convened an exceptional group of Australians leading across global business, government, investment, infrastructure, technology and advisory.Leaders joined from organisations including the Australian Government, BBG Ventures, BHP, Google, IFM Investors, Linden Global Strategies, Macquarie Group, Mallesons, Linklaters, Moelis & Company, Pfizer, Qantas, Trade and

Superb night at the Global Australians event tonight in London. Special thankyou to everyone who attented and made the event possible!! If you have not already joined us at an event around the globe, now is the time!

Join us at Global Australians events around the world.From informal community drinks to leaders’ forums on accelerating Australia's ambitions, we’re bringing Australians together across cities and continents.Together, we are connecting Australians to the people, places and opportunities that matter globally. Backing ourselves and each other, while ensuring what we gain abroad becomes Australia’s g

Next week, the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will take to the stage at Carnegie Hall in NYC for the world premiere of Horizon, a landmark new work by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award–winning composer John Luther Adams.The special performance on April 22, led by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, marks a significant and evolving partnership between one of Australia’s most distinctive cultural