In this episode, you will meet Peter Osborne ,a GameChanger in the Inspiring Corporate Leader category of the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Peter is a distinguished business leader and champion of Australian industry across Asia, supporting the growth of many now-global companies into the region over the past 30 years. A former trade diplomat-turned-corporate executive, Peter has spent the past three decades living and working in Asia. Combining decades of experience as a leader and...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Jessie Christiansen, a GameChanger in the Emerging Leader category of the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Jessie is an accomplished Australian astrophysicist who spends her days hunting for new planets. As the lead scientist at the NASA Exoplanet Archive at the California Institute of Technology, Jessie’s research focuses on studying exoplanets, which are planets around other stars. She has published multiple exoplanet discoveries and co-authored...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Sri (Fitri) Safitri, a GameChanger in the Alumni category of the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Fitri is a digital transformation trailblazer, whose passion for customer experience and education has driven technology advancements impacting the lives of millions of people across Indonesia. For more than 20 years, Fitri has been working at the forefront of Indonesia’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, helping to develop the digital...

In this episode, you will meet Luke Petherbridge, a GameChanger in the Inspiring Corporate Leader category of the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Luke leads the largest operator of logistics real estate in the US and is catalysing innovation across logistics and supply chains. As CEO of Link Logistics, Luke oversees the largest US-focused warehouse and business park portfolio with a staggering 5% of America’s GDP flowing through their buildings.  In this interview Luke shares how he fell...

In this episode, you will meet Gregory Constantine, a GameChanger in the Emerging Leader category of the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Gregory is an Australian tech entrepreneur whose pioneering technology company is reimaging carbon dioxide utilisation, turning a problem into a solution for the planet.  As Co-founder/CEO of Air Company, Gregory is focused on converting greenhouse gases into valuable products, driving innovative solutions for decarbonisation.  In this interview Gregory...

In this episode, you will meet Anan Bouapha, a GameChanger in the Alumni category of the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Anan is an internationally renowned human rights leader, and the founder of Laos’ first LGBTQI rights organisation. As founder of Proud To Be Us Laos, Anan is dedicated to promoting equal rights for people within sexual and gender diversity communities. He is referred by the HuffingtonPost as the leader of the country’s nascent LGBTQI movement, working to integrate LGBTQI...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Stefania Peracchi, a GameChanger in Global Talent for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Stefania is a nuclear physicist and engineer working at the cutting edge of international space research. As an Accelerator Beamline Scientist at the Centre for Accelerator Science of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Stefania is using precision ion irradiations through powerful particle accelerators to investigate the effects of space...

In this episode, you will meet Stuart Skelton, a GameChanger in the Creative Excellence category for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Stuart is a grammy-nominated operatic powerhouse, who has been captivating audiences for more than 20 years as one of the world’s finest heldentenors. Winner of the 2014 International Opera Awards Male Singer of the Year, Stuart has been critically acclaimed for his outstanding musicianship, tonal beauty and his intensely dramatic portrayals in...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Nasir Mahmood, a GameChanger in Global Talent for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Nasir is a world-leading materials engineer, working at the frontline of scientific discovery and research into clean energy solutions. As a Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow at RMIT University in Melbourne, Nasir is leading a body of research into innovative new ways to leverage advanced materials for a sustainable, clean-energy future. In early 2023, Nasir and his...

In this episode, you will meet Elliot Kotek, a GameChanger in the Creative Excellence category for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Elliot is a global creative arts leader, whose hunger for innovation and impact drives his groundbreaking approach to storytelling and content creation. Based in Los Angeles, Elliot is Founder and CEO of award-winning production company The Nation of Artists, a multi-media studio that works collaboratively to produce high-impact content ranging from...

In this episode, you will meet Iris Lun, a GameChanger in Technology & Entrepreneurship for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Iris is an actuary-turned entrepreneur who has channelled her passion for data and technology into providing greater transparency and fairness across the insurance industry. With 20 years of international experience in the insurance industry across Australia, Asia and Europe, she honed her skills as a consultant for life insurers, before eventually co-founding...

In this episode, you will meet Andrew Quilty, a GameChanger in Social Impact for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Andrew is an impressive multi award-winning photographer and journalist who spent a decade documenting the impact of war on the lives of civilians across Afghanistan. Andrew travelled to two thirds of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, documenting the country through pictures and the written word, shedding light on the rich and often untold stories of people and places at the centre...

In this episode, you will meet Annette Young, a GameChanger in Social Impact for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Annette is an award-winning journalist and television news presenter, dedicated to shining the spotlight on the stories of women who are reshaping the world. As the creator, producer and host of France 24’s unique current affairs program ‘The 51 Percent’, Annette has developed a global platform to showcase stories about gender equality from an intentionally feminist lens.  In...

In this episode, you will meet Peter Hazlehurst, a GameChanger in Technology & Entrepreneurship for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Peter is a global fintech entrepreneur and investor who has spent 30 years leading and building tech companies in the heart of Silicon Valley. His career has spanned from startups to big tech, harnessing his passion for building new technology, growing great teams and finding new ways of doing business. In this interview, Peter shares the details of his...

In this episode, you will meet Fa’aso’otauloa Sam Saili, a GameChanger in Indo-Pacific Impact for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Sam is a seasoned technology expert and community leader driving digital transformation across the Pacific. With nearly 30 years of experience in the ICT sector, Sam co-founded SkyEye Pacific, designed to enable even the most grass-roots vendors to partake in the global digital economy. A fellow of RSA and a two-time Samoa Observer People of the Year awardee,...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Catherine Lee, GameChanger in the Indo-Pacific Impact category of the Global Australian Awards 2023. Catherine is a distinguished craniofacial orthodontist who is dedicated to changing the lives of underprivileged children with cleft and craniofacial conditions across Asia. Catherine aims to establish a lasting global model for cleft care humanitarian efforts, collaborating and sharing knowledge to impact underserved areas worldwide. In this interview,...

In this episode, you will meet Professor Abelardo Apollo I David Jr, recipient of the Alumni Award for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Known affectionately as “Teacher Archie”, Abelardo is a devoted occupational therapist and educator dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for differently-abled children across the Philippines and helping their journey of independence and empowerment. In this inspiring interview, Archie shares his journey and what motivates him in his work every...

In this episode, you will meet Professor Armand Mijares, recipient of the Indo-Pacific Impact Award for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Armand is an archaeologist at the University of the Philippines-Diliman who garnered world-wide recognition for his discovery of the Homo luzonensis species. Specialising in early human migration with a rich academic background, alongside his work Armand dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation of archaeologists. In this interview, Armand...

In this episode, you will meet Yalda Hakim, recipient of the Social Impact Award for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Yalda is an award-winning journalist and global news presenter who has been at the forefront of the industry for nearly two decades. Known for her high-profile interviews with global leaders, on the ground reporting in global conflict zones, Yalda uses her talent to highlight poignant stories of people and places affected by poverty and war. In this interview, Yalda...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Kynan Eng, recipient of the Technology & Entrepreneurship for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Kynan, as CEO of Zurich-based startup, iniVation, is at the cutting edge of neuromorphic engineering. His track record includes co-founding and advising multiple tech ventures, securing over $20 million in funding. In this interview, Kynan simplifies the complex field of neuromorphic engineering and helps us understand the real and practical value of the...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Brett Parkinson, recipient of the Emerging Leader Award for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Brett is a leading chemical engineer at the forefront of clean energy and decarbonisation. As Senior Manager of R&D at C-Zero, Brett plays a significant role in the organisations mission to combat climate change through innovation. In this interview, Brett shares his passion for finding solutions to one of the greatest challenges of all time - climate...

In this episode, you will meet Andrea Della Mattea, recipient of the Inspiring Corporate Leader for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Andrea is a global leader in technology, driving innovation and inclusive economic growth. As President of Microsoft Asia Pacific, she oversees operations across 15 different countries, using over 25 years of experience to empower individuals and organisations through technology. In this interview, Andrea shares the challenges and highlights in her role,...

In this episode, you will meet Lucy McRae, recipient of the Creative Excellence Award for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Lucy is a pioneering science fiction artist and ‘body architect,’ challenging the intersection of technology and human evolution. Her art has graced esteemed venues worldwide, and she has collaborated with institutions like MIT and NASA to continue growing her unique perspective and fuel her transformative ideas. Blurring the boundaries of film, art, architecture,...

In this episode, you will meet Dr Cle-Anne Gabriel, recipient of the Global Talent Award in the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Cle-Anne is a leading figure in sustainable development. With over 15 years of global experience, she currently acts as the Head of Decarbonisation Transformation at KPMG Australia. Using her expertise on climate change, sustainability and energy transition, Cle-Anne drives sustainable initiatives on a global scale.  In this interview, Cle-Anne shares her...