ProGradian Finalists
Andrew Mailer
Managing Director at Beca
Andrew is the Managing Director Australia, at Beca, one of the largest engineering consultancies in the Asia Pacific region with 850 staff in Australia and 4000+ in the Asia Pacific. Throughout his career he has delivered outstanding business growth and sustainable financial outcomes across Australia, New Zealand and North America, overseeing the business and leading strategy, operations, and people across multiple regions.
Shiva Pillay
General Manager & Senior Vice President at Veeam Software
Shiva is General Manager & Senior Vice President Veeam Software, based in Boston, leading a team of 700 staff. He has delivered outstanding global sales performance, revenue growth, and P&L management while implementing highly effective GTM strategies across the Americas.
Mathew Demetriou
Managing Director, Software Solutions A/NZ at Experian
Matt is the Managing Director, Software Solutions A/NZ at Experian, overseeing a team of 100 staff. He is accountable for product strategy, operations, delivery, and commercial performance across Experian’s Software portfolio, including Decision Analytics, Fraud, and Identity solutions, and has played a key role in an $850M merger.
Damian Coyne
Chief Executive Officer of Cevo Australia
Damian is the Chief Executive Officer of Cevo Australia and a former Microsoft ProGrad Alumni. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision, guiding Cevo to success while building high-performing teams and driving impactful business outcomes.
Colin Lau
VP of Sales at Qualified
Colin is the VP of Sales at Qualified, Florida; Driving strategic sales initiatives across the region. Prior to this, he served as Regional VP at Salesforce and Segment, building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional commercial results in global markets.
Ben Wedlock
Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Asia Pacific at BCD Travel
Ben is the Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Asia Pacific at BCD Travel, and a key member of the Global Leadership Team. As a seasoned executive in the travel management industry, he has spent over fifteen years shaping and transforming business strategies, driving innovation, and delivering value across the Asia Pacific region.
Daniel Mullane
Consumables & Accessories Leader – Asia at GE HealthCare
Daniel is the Consumables & Accessories Leader – Asia at GE HealthCare, driving significant growth across the region. He has overseen 3M in both divisions, delivering exceptional commercial outcomes and strategic leadership in the healthcare sector.
Brett Turpin
National Energy Lead at ATCO Structures
Brett is the National Energy Lead at ATCO Structures, where he has led the $170B Government Net Zero strategy, a standout achievement across the entire ATCO team. He has consistently delivered exceptional strategic leadership and operational impact, driving large-scale energy and infrastructure initiatives across Australia.
Emilie Jirsch
Chief Marketing Officer at Dabble
Emilie is the Chief Marketing Officer at Dabble, where she has led the company’s global marketing strategy, growing the customer base from 45,000 to 800,000 customers. She has delivered exceptional results through innovative campaigns, strategic leadership, and scaling marketing operations on a global level.
Sid Kajale
Head of Sales – Nestlé
Siddarth is the Head of Sales – Nestlé Professional, leading the sales division for the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. He has driven business turnaround, delivered tangible commercial results, and cultivated high-performing teams across sales, category, and marketing.
Thomas Middleton
Vice President, Corporate & Investment Bank at JPMorganChase Chase & Co.
Thomas is Vice President, Corporate & Investment Bank at JPMorganChase Chase & Co., the largest bank in the USA, overseeing Global Investment Management relationships across the Asia Pacific client base and markets. He has delivered exceptional leadership and strategic impact across APAC, driving business growth and strengthening client partnerships.












