ProGradian Finalists

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.