A mechanical engineer by trade, Matt Smith spent much of his early career working in the resources sector. It’s there he became privy to a big problem: there was no way to ensure workers were up-to-date with their training and certifications. So, he created a skills passport to solve it. Originally from New Zealand, Matt […]
The global health and wellness market is estimated to grow to a staggering US$13 trillion by 2031 – and leading wellness organisation, Wellness Access Institute (WAI), has identified nine significant trends set to shape the wellness economy in its inaugural Wellness Reimagined Report. By 2050, it’s estimated that one-in-six people globally will be over 65, up […]
Gareth O’Reilly has worked in energy for most of his life. Throughout his career, he has continued to find himself in roles working with it – applying, deploying, and managing energy. Working with applying energy sources in developing countries early in his career led O’Reilly to reconsider what many of us in first-world nations will […]
A series of investments are transforming Southern Queensland’s Sanctuary Cove into one of the world’s leading luxury locations for visitors and residents alike, with over $50 million investments from Mulpha over the past three years. Mulpha specialises in elevating world-class destinations to new luxury levels, and currently boasts more than $2 billion in gross assets […]
There aren’t many builders in New South Wales who don’t know William Zhang, Founding Director of Palantir Consulting, by name. The structural engineer, mentor, entrepreneur and renowned industry leader, is at the forefront of transformation in the construction sector, developing the skills and leadership potential of engineers and consultants across Australia. In May 2023, Zhang […]
Forbes Australia was proud to co-host an exclusive drive day experience in partnership with our auto partner, LSH Auto Australia. The event was hosted at the stunning Levantine Hill in the Yarra Valley. Levantine Hill is all about fine-wine and fine dining – with views of rolling vineyard paddocks to match. Forbes guests were welcomed […]
Thirty years ago, in the back of a Denny’s restaurant in California, three friends envisioned a chip capable of enabling 3D graphics on PCs. The business they eventually founded, Nvidia, tipped over the US$1 trillion mark in May 2023, with a market cap of $1.122 trillion as of October. One of the co founders and […]
In Australia, businesses with Chinese backgrounds make up a large proportion of construction and development industries. But there was never a place for these businesses to connect and gain support to help their businesses thrive – until Carson Gao founded his ground-breaking organisation with the vision: empower members, advance industry and better community. “We are […]
With interest rates and the cost of property management rising, current and prospective property investors are struggling to keep up with the market. But a solution may just be waiting for them abroad, Geonet Properties and Finance Group says. Property ownership is the great Australian dream, but with the official cash rate at 4.10% – […]
Meet the Australian company on a mission to disrupt the climate action space by making getting greener an economic win for businesses big and small. As the climate crisis continues to escalate, sustainability is a hot topic for Australian consumers. But for businesses trying to balance the scales in today’s economy, prioritising the planet is […]