At the forefront of South Australia’s business excellence, Jeremy Blanks from Tarac Technologies, representing Barossa Valley, stands out as the sole local talent among the distinguished 2023 Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) Scholars. These 13 exceptional business leaders, recognized at the ILF Awards ceremony held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on September 25th, are poised to embark on transformative educational journeys at renowned institutions, including Harvard Business School, Oxford’s Saïd Business School, and the University of Adelaide.
Joining Jeremy among the 2023 ILF Scholars are:
- Simon Palumbo of Silentium Defence: Leading South Australia’s defense technology advancements.
- Craig Herriot of REDARC: Upholding the region’s manufacturing legacy.
- Jake Kearsley, Baseel Mohamed, and Allan Morichaud: Pivotal in driving growth in defense, infrastructure, and data intelligence.
- Sally Paech of Beerenberg Farm: Preparing to enhance leadership skills at the Harvard Authentic Leader Development Program.
- Emma Daly and Nicholas Cook: Representing the third generation in their family businesses, they continue to drive growth and innovation at Van Schaik’s Bio Gro and Kingsway Welding, respectively.
- Duane Rivett of Fivecast: As the founding VP Customer Success, he’s set to attend the Oxford Saïd Strategic Leadership Program.
- Nicole Russo from Myriota: A trailblazer in the Internet of Things (IoT), attending the Chicago Booth Executive Program in Corporate Strategy.
- Luke Sernecki of PRP Manufacturing: Leading the company towards new horizons and attending London Business School’s Accelerated Development Program.
- David Wilson of Green Frog Systems: Expanding reach beyond the tech realm, attending the MIT Global CEO Program.
According to ILF Chief Executive Richard Barrett, “Our Scholars are at the forefront of driving change in industries that are shaping the state’s future.”
The ILF’s history of awarding 274 grants totaling $3,425,000, resulting in over 5,000 jobs, both locally and beyond, demonstrates its impact and efficiency.
The 2023 ILF Scholars, each contributing to the region’s growth and innovation, exemplify South Australia’s diverse business landscape. Their achievements underscore the ILF’s commitment to nurturing leadership and innovation.
For more information, images, or interviews, please contact Richard Barrett, ILF Chief Executive, at 0417 283 633 or richard.barrett@industryleaders.com.au.
2023 ILF Scholars
