Meet our MBA Community
Our MBA alumni, current students and academics are making their mark on the business world.
These are some of their stories.
Our stories
Meet MBA Student, Iona Bird
In this interview, Iona describes her role as Head of Customer Success and People at A2X, the challenges and rewards it presents. She also discusses how she balances her MBA studies with her leadership role, her future ambitions, and the key ingredients for building a successful and sustainable SaaS (Software as a service) organisation.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Damien Lefrancke
Damien is the QLD & NSW State Manager at Telstra Business. In this interview Damien shares his aspirations for the year ahead, insights into his personal and professional journey, and how he sees the telecommunication industry contributing to a more sustainable future.
Meet Academic, Professor Ashlea Troth
Ashlea is the Course Convenor for Leading for Sustainable People Outcomes. In this interview, Ashlea talks about what students can expect from this course, and the misconceptions surrounding emotional intelligence.
Meet MBA Student, Shibani Talashilkar
As a Senior Design Manager at Diriyah Company, Shibani oversees design projects, ensuring they align with the company's vision for sustainability and cultural preservation. In this interview, she talks about the exiting opportunities that Saudi Arabia presents and shares how she is progressing with her MBA studies.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Mitch Barlow
Mitch is the Principal Officer for Community Facilities Maintenance at Brisbane City Council, where he leads a team responsible for 700 facilities. In this interview, Mitch talks about disaster recovery to building relationships, how he ensures these facilities serve the community well.
Meet Academic, Professor Nick Barter
Nick was MBA Director for several years and currently teaches into the MBA program. In this interview, Nick reflects on his leadership of the program, gives us a glimpse into the book he co-authored, and shares advice for future MBA students.
Meet MBA Student, Rachell Hansen
Rachell is the Acting Manager of the Future Economy & Strategy Team in the Department of Resources (Queensland). In this interview, Rachell gives us an insight into her core business, her professional aspirations and her MBA experience.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Teejay Bui-Mata'afa
MBA Alumnus, Teejay Bui-Mata'afa is the People and Culture Manager of Australia for Removery. In this interview, Teejay shares her unique professional journey across several industries and her aspirations for 2024.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Melissa Mullen
Melissa Mullen is a Senior Advisor of Safety Systems and Training at Australia’s largest rail freight operator, Aurizon. We, the MBA Team sat down with Melissa to gain an insight into her dynamic role and how she has harnessed the skills she has acquired through her MBA studies.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Darrin Mackenzie
Darrin is the General Manager of ENZED and Co-founder of ReHose Solutions. In this interview Darrin reflects on the year that was, his personal and professional journey, achievements, and shares insights into his passion project for reducing supply chain risks.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Dane Jacka
Dane is the founder of Pause, a business seeking to transform workplaces through mindfulness. In this interview, Dane talks about why organisations should invest in their employees mindfulness and what prompted him to get back into the classroom.
Meet MBA Student, Billie Lewis-Cassidy
Billie participated in the European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) as a part of her MBA studies. In this interview, Billie talks about her ESSAM experience and gives us a glimpse into her role at CPL – Choice, Passion, Life.
Meet Academic, Associate Professor Peter Woods
Peter is the Course Convenor for Doing Business across Asia-Pacific, a core course in the accelerated online MBA program. He has a wealth of cross-cultural management knowledge and experience, which we explore in this interview.
Meet MBA Student, Naomi Saines
Naomi is a communications and marketing specialist who is striving to make a positive impact within the realms of sustainability and social impact. In this interview, Naomi talks about her most memorable project, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Marketing and what has surprised her most about her MBA studies.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Jason McKenzie
Jason shares insights into his international career, how he started his own international business venture and his recent announcement of being awarded the prestigious “Knight in the Order of Academic Palms” award, originally instituted
by Napoleon in 1808.
Meet MBA Student, James Hall
James is a proud Deputy Principal who recently commenced his MBA studies. In this interview, James talks about his teaching experience in a remote community and reflects on the first MBA course he completed.
Meet Deputy MBA Director, Dr Mirela Malin
Mirela is the Deputy Director of the MBA Suite and a Course Convenor. Read what she has to say about the the misconceptions of corporate finance and the MBA classroom experience.
Meet MBA Student, Briony Low
Briony is a Human Resources professional who has worked with several organisations in the retail, government and hospitality sectors. In this interview, Briony talks about the evolution of Human Resources and shares advice for future MBA students.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Vince Sherry
Vince Sherry graduated with his Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) in 2020. We, the MBA Team sat down with Vince to talk about his business VS Strategies, the recent launch of his latest social enterprise project - Angry Bull Trails, his biggest challenge as an entrepreneur, MBA Journey, and everything in between.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Andrej Maletic
Since graduating, Andrej has created a values-driven venture known as Goraw desserts. Read what Andrej has to say about his entrepreneurial journey and what led him to pursue an MBA.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Sarah Neill
Sarah shares the inspiration behind the launch of her fashion technology company, Mys Tyler. She talks about how the platform seeks to empower women, and how fellow women entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success.
Meet Adjunct Associate Professor, Michael Duggan
Michael is a valued member of the Griffith MBA Community, who shares his experiences and expertise with our students and alumni. In this interview, Michael talks about fatherhood, work-life balance and the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Meet MBA Student, Daniel de Vries
Daniel cultivates relationships with global clients seeking aircraft modifications on a day-to-day basis. He gives us a glimpse into the aerospace industry and his hope for a sustainable future.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Katie McRobert
Katie shares insights into how evidence-based policy solutions are countering the severe and increasingly frequent climate impacts on Australia’s farming industry.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Julie Rainbow
In 2009 Julie started Clarity Road, a profit for purpose social assistance business focused on helping women thrive and prosper. Read what she has to say about creating a positive social impact.
Meet "The Breakfast Club"
These students participated in PwC’s Future Solvers case competition, which took a deep dive into the big issues of the nation’s future. Find out about our students’ experience and the innovative solutions they developed.
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