Advisory Board
Queensland Leaders - Gold Coast has engaged a highly qualified and respected Advisory Board to assist in strategic direction provide
strategic insight, support and connectivity to the broader network. This Advisory Board includes:
Sallyanne Atkinson AO
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Sallyanne started her career as a journalist and went on to become Lord Mayor of Brisbane and Special Representative for South East Asia for the Queensland Government. Sallyanne now holds several non-executive director roles for local and national organisations and companies. And previously the Chair of the Museum of Brisbane.
Michael Dempsey
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Michael is the founder of Pipeline Capital, a successful venture capital family office. He has extensive experience in launching and nurturing disruptive businesses towards successful exits. He excels at aligning team efforts with business objectives and is passionate about assisting businesses to achieve substantial growth and profitability.
Allan Godbee
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Jim Kalokerinos
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He has over forty years’ experience in business development, and sales and marketing within the life sciences industry having worked in medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, laboratory distribution, and allied healthcare. He has held board, senior management, and advisory positions in Australia and internationally. Jim was a co-founder of three successful diagnostics companies, Techlab, Pacific Diagnostics and Panbio. He is a supporter of early-stage companies mentoring groups on strategy, commercialization, and growth. Since 2010 he has been an active member of Brisbane Angels Investor Group, giving insight from both an entrepreneurial and investor perspective. Jim holds a B App. Sc. (USQ), B Econ. (UQ); FAICD.
Bronwyn Morris AM
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James Paulsen
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James has worked in investment banking and private equity for several years. He founded Enterprise Angels and Queensland Leaders to assist private companies in accessing new opportunities, capital, and exit strategies. After achieving success in Queensland, he established the Leaders business platform across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK through the International Leaders business. James studied accounting at QUT and completed an MBA with Bond University. For the past 25 years, he has been helping private business owners achieve their goals by providing them with access to expertise, experience, and inspiration.
Hon. Judy Spence
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Estella Rodighiero
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