2020–21 CREATING INDUSTRY’S FUTURE LEADERS “The achievements of the Scholars of the Industry Leaders Fund were a highlight of the Awards Ceremony I officiated at last year. It is really pleasing to see more companies and their leaders recognising that investment in the leader’s brain is likely to generate an ROI at least equal to and often far in excess of investment in equipment or the IOT. The impressive results generated by leaders who have undertaken courses supported by ILF funding is proof that these enlightened companies are on the right track.” — David Penberthy FIVEaa’s Breakfast show co-host, The Australian journalist and Sunday Mail columnist 4 What We Do 5 CEO, Geoff Vogt 6 The Board 7 Colin J Peters AM Memorial Award 9 Foundation / History 10 2020 Scholars 21 Through The Years 22 ILF Scholars Network Update 24 Past Scholars 26. 2019 30. 2018 33. 2017 36. 2016 38. 2015 41. 2014 45. 2013 47. 2012 48. 2011 49. 2010 50 Information & Contacts contents3 WHAT WE DO know someone with future wealth-creating opportunities recognition and achievement sharing the benefits of talent leadership potential? for our state The significant growth and diversity We believe in the value of learning The Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) ILF Scholars will be equipped in ILF applications is testament to the for the common good and are offers grants of up to $50,000 to re-establish a “head office” mentality quality of the fund and the widespread committed to supporting those to leaders and future leaders of South for our state by generating world industry support for leadership training who share this belief. that achieves real results for our state. Australian industry. This funding helps class, value-adding opportunities ILF funding is available to candidates The ILF has cemented its position as successful applicants to achieve their that create wealth and support who can display the following: full potential and fast-track their career economic prosperity. the leading fund in its field. We seek success by building knowledge and to under promise and over deliver. • Leadership potential, interest and abilities demonstrated by relevant experience. who are we? Our application process is roles at work and/or in the In 2009, the Industry Leaders Fund was comprehensive yet uncomplicated, community. established, financed by accumulated providing added incentive for the surpluses from its former role as best candidates to apply. • Interest in sharing their talents, a state-based apprentice training knowledge and achievements with scheme. It was given a new role to private funding the industry in which they work and foster industry leadership in South The ILF is a private sector the community in which they live. Australia. Now in its eleventh year, the non-government organisation with assessment process fund has awarded 199 grants, with a an eminent board of 10 Honorary total value of $2,356,000. members. We are fully private-sector ILF assessment involves a three-stage Now in its eleventh year, the In addition to paying these grants, the funded from investment earnings process. Application forms required for fund has paid all its operating costs on a prudently structured portfolio. the first two stages are available at fund has awarded 199 grants, and more than maintained the value Grants up to $50,000 may be offered www.industryleaders.com.au of the initial investment in real terms, to successful applicants to develop and submissions are lodged online. with a total value of $2,356,000. indexed by CPI. their leadership skills, experience and knowledge through research, The third stage is a panel interview education and/or training at nominated with Board members. best-practice education facilities in Australia and abroad. 4 Geoff Vogt Chief Executive Officer Geoff believes true leaders exhibit Geoff Vogt has extensive experience vision, superior communication skills, in the financial services and insurance passion, a powerful drive to succeed, sectors, and was chief executive officer of the Motor Accident Commission in strong inter-personal skills, charisma, South Australia for almost 12 years. inspirational team building capacities, He is chairman of Centennial Park strong moral ethics and a willingness Cemetery Authority, a director of Key Invest Limited and a director of a to contribute to their community. number of other organisations. Previously, he held branch and head office financial positions with a major “This year several applicants provided the Australian life insurer, in merchant most exciting picture of the future in the banking money market and advisory roles and as the manager of group ILF’s history. At least three new Scholars funding for a major listed Australian corporation. Geoff was also an adviser articulated an intention to make their business to the Deputy Premier. or product recognised as the best in the world. South Australians have traditionally been the first and best in the world, but for many years shy to say so. This new willingness to be bold seems to signal a change in the confidence of South Australian business leaders.” 5 BOARD Richard Colebatch Mark Canny Stephen Myatt Chris Stathy OAM Honorary Deputy President / Treasurer Honorary Vice President Honorary Board Member Honorary Board Member Paul Haysman After a long career in manufacturing, After 20 years with Hills as the MD of the Stephen is chief at Australian Industry Group Chris Stathy OAM is a highly respected and successfully utilising team culture, Richard UK subsidiary company and then GM of South Australian Branch (Ai Group) experienced business leader and company Honorary President is convinced that our future prosperity in the Australian-branded products business, – a leading industry association in Australia. director with a proven track record in A chartered accountant, manufacturing managing director, board value-adding pursuits will be enhanced by Mark spent five years as CEO of Australia’s He believes the ILF plays a vital role in national and global markets across industry director and successful business owner, Paul believes that an encouraging and recognising our future largest independent iron foundry group, ensuring present and emerging future sectors. He sees the ILF as an opportunity important element of future economic and social success for South and current leaders. The ILF supports this Intercast and Forge. He believes that leaders have the contemporary skills, to build a better future for industry in Australia will be strong business leadership. His hope is that the ILF approach in a practical and measured way. great leadership is vital to the success of knowledge and experience to lead and SA, so there will be more head offices, will add substantially to the leadership capital of industry in our state. organisations and that helping to develop grow their South Australian businesses. employment and wealth generated here. leaders is a key step in SA’s journey to prosperity. David McNeil David Heaslip Stephen Ludlam Stephen Richter Michael Tamasi Honorary Immediate Past President Honorary Board Member Honorary Board Member Honorary Board Member Honorary Board Member David has experience over a large cross-section of businesses, including David manages a diversified manufacturing Steve is an engineer and an experienced Stephen is the managing director of an old Michael is a self made leader working manufacturing industries. This has been both at CEO and board level, as business undergoing considerable Defence Industry leader and expert. He has but innovative manufacturing business in up from the factory floor at GMH to director and chairman. David is chairman of Tyree Industries, Tytronics development as it confronts a rapidly worked across the breadth of the industry the mining and smelting industry. Stephen become MD at New Castalloy, of which and AEM Cores. Service as chairman on various Government boards changing manufacturing environment. from R&D to MD and was the MD and believes that strong leadership in the he has recently had to oversee plant and Industry associations has given David an understanding of a broad He is an ILF scholar and understands the CEO of ASC Pty Ltd. He believes that strong manufacturing environment is the way closure. He believes that leadership cross-section of the South Australian economy. David’s vision is to see contribution the ILF can make towards the leadership is the key to business success and forward as the old established regimes development is a never ending curve South Australia as a leading centre for smart competitive businesses with development of South Australia’s future vital to the progressive growth of industry in give way to new and innovative methods. and is a strong supporter of the ILF. head office mentality and wealth creation powers. The ILF is a private sector leaders. Strong, capable leaders will be SA. The need for continuous development of He sees the ILF as a major contributor to initiative that is becoming recognised as a major contributor to developing the foundation for a thriving business leadership skills is paramount and the ILF is leadership within South Australia. our future leaders and our state economy. community and prosperous South Australia. uniquely able to provide the opportunity and, thereby, make a significant contribution to the 6 economic development of the state. THE COLIN J PETERS AM MEMORIAL AWARD This newly-created award is made possible through a generous donation Col was a good friend, mentor to many and esteemed industry champion who will from Scott Peters and Nicole Peake, in the memory of their father, Colin Peters AM be greatly missed, but not forgotten thanks to the magnanimous generosity of his (1943 - 2019). children, Scott Peters and Nicole Peake. Colin John Peters AM (“Col”) was the inaugural Chairman and driving force of three visionary leaders with the insight and foresight to create the Industry Leaders Fund.