Hamish McDonald

Hamish has had over 20 years national and international experience in leadership roles across Distribution, Commercial, Growth and Operational portfolios.These roles have predominantly been located across the New Zealand, Australia, Asian and North American markets.
Fiona Hansen

With over 30 years living and working across Northern Australia, I bring a variety of experiences shaped by some of the country’s most demanding and dynamic industries. I spent 20 years in the Pilbara region working in construction and mining, where reliability and practical problem-solving are essential.
Bindi Robinson

Bindi has over 20 years of experience in Banking & Financial Advice. Her primary role has been in business banking assisting businesses across a broad range of industries. She has experience in helping small businesses develop and grow, additionally experience in owning & operating a small farming business. Based in the Central West of NSW, […]
Rose Mbeyela

Rose Mwinuka Mbeyela is a Microfinance Development Manager with extensive experience in financial education, small business development, and community engagement across regional Western Australia. She has previously worked as a Bank Lending Specialist and Financial Literacy Trainer, supporting clients with loan assessments, budgeting, and practical financial planning.
Sue Day

Sue Day has over 25 years of experience in small business management and has started four businesses herself. She also spent more than 16 years as a Business Manager for Foodworks Supermarkets, covering Queensland, including Western Queensland and the Torres Strait. She has a strong passion for working in small communities and understands the unique challenges of remote areas. She thrives on helping people improve their lives by building skills, knowledge, and confidence to try new things in their work and business.
Helen Curmi

Helen has worked in the Microfinance, Tertiary Education, Community Development and Health sectors for over 30 years. She is a trained coach and as well running her own business has set up a business network which is still very active 25 years later.
Alan Fardon

Alan brings more than 25 years of experience across sales, distribution, and management, beginning in the FMCG sector and more recently in senior leadership roles within retail financial services. His experience includes working at both state and national levels, particularly within franchising environments.
Michael Joubert

Michael Joubert is a Microenterprise Development Manager with Many Rivers, based in Karratha in the Pilbara, and originally from Cape Town, South Africa. With over 23 years’ experience across Australia (2024) and South Africa, he has supported business owners through growth, change, and tough trading conditions across various SME’s, retail, franchising, and project delivery.