Alumni Focus
Vanessa Berry – Finding Frank
Speaking with Dr Vanessa Berry you enter another world, one where literature, and memory and thoughtfulness collide. The creative life, in its most vibrant and wholehearted form, comes to the fore and speaks to each of us – where we are and where we’ve been – anchoring us in an uncertain world through a sense of place and belonging. Words: Megan English While I wait for Dr Vanessa Be...
Timothy Johns – Stepping Stones: From Macquarie University to Head of Operations in China
Timothy Johns graduated with an MBA (Master of Business Administration) at Macquarie University, Hong Kong, in 2014. During his time at Macquarie, he developed the core skills and competencies that enabled him to expand his professional network, gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, learn how to lead a successful team – in order to drive growth, innovation, and compliance – an...
Melinda Stevenson – a mission to keep paying it forward
Ever since Melinda and her family were able to travel from their home country, the Philippines, to live and work in Australia – made possible thanks to a sponsorship from her uncle and aunty – she has made it her mission to keep paying it forward. This experience greatly influenced Melinda’s direction in life, particularly the words of wisdom shared by her uncle. "One time, my uncl...
Dr Kaushik Sridhar – Helping organisations become more socially and environmentally responsible to create a better world
20 years ago, the idea of an investor assessing not just the profitability of a business, but also non-financial factors like their approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, was an unfamiliar and often misunderstood concept. Traditional investment practices focused solely on black-and-white metrics like growth potential, profits, capital, and customer satisfaction. The...
Arturo Arrarte – Keeping remote workforces together with the power of team collaboration technology
As the Head of Enterprise for the international software company, Slack, in the Asia Pacific region, Macquarie Business School alumnus, Arturo Arrarte (PCMgmt 2008, MMgt 2012, MBA 2013), knows what it takes to lead a fast-growing company from strength-to-strength. In 2012, Arturo completed his Master of Management degree, a program designed specifically for recent graduates and early career...
Jessica Tanoesoedibjo – Leading with heart
In life, there are pivotal moments. Times when everything you thought you knew is called into question, and the way you view the world changes forever. Studying in Australia was such a catalyst for Jessica Tanoesoedibjo (MIntTradeCommLaw 2015), influencing her life ever since as she ensures social responsibility goes firmly hand in hand with profit. Some people are motivated to do...