Glenn Amer was born in Sydney and studied at the Conservatorium of Music.  Invited to London at the age of thirteen to participate in the studios of  Geoffrey Parsons (piano) and Erich Vietheer (voice), Glenn flew to London  alone and had a wonderful time! This was the beginning of his love of  international travel and […]

Dr Joseph Rizk AM is the CEO / Managing Director of the Arab Bank Australia Limited. He was formerly its Chief Banking Officer, overseeing the bank’s retail, commercial and trade banking operations and branch networks, and was responsible for all the revenue generating mechanisms of the institution. Before ABAL Dr Rizk worked for over thirty […]

Ferdinando (Fred) Scali B.Bus (Acctng).,M.Bus (Tax Law)., F.C.A., F.T.I.A is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the taxation Institute of Australia and CPA Australia. Boasting over forty-eight years of professional experience, Mr. Scali was a Partner with Nexia Australia for four years in the Sydney office where he remains in practice as […]

Frank De Masi is an accomplished executive, community leader, and public official with over 30 years of experience in retail operations, strategic project management, and governance. Since 2017, he has served as an elected Councillor for The Hills Shire and currently holds the position of Deputy Mayor. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute […]

Lyndon Terracini is the former Artistic Director of Opera Australia (2009–2022), enjoying a highly successful career as an opera singer, actor, director and writer. Mr. Terracini was appointed Artistic Director and CEO of the Queensland Music Festival in July 2000, directing the 2001, 2003 and 2005 festivals as well as Artistic Director/CEO of the Brisbane […]

Alfredo Bovier is a founding member of the Italian Opera Foundation Australia, acting as both its Artistic Director as well as its longest serving director.  Mr. Bovier came to Australia in 1981 from Naples, Italy. During his time in Italy, he was a collaborator in a radio station focusing on opera programs which involved meeting […]

Louisa Robertson is a highly experienced producer and arts executive with over 25 years in the Australian cultural sector. She has delivered some of the nation’s most ambitious live events, with a focus on opera, festivals, and major outdoor performances. As the founding Executive Producer of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, Louisa led this world-renowned […]

John Caputo OAM is the Managing Director of First National Real Estate Dee Why and Emeritus Mayor of the Municipality of Warringah for three terms, serving on Warringah Council for sixteen years.  Mr. Caputo is also a former Board Member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia Inc. and a current Director […]

Paul Signorelli is the Executive Chairman of the Doltone Hospitality Group with over three decades of unparalleled leadership in the hospitality industry, managing a diverse portfolio of assets, driving growth and innovation, and overseeing catering operations at iconic sites. Mr.Signorelli also leads the Biaggio Signorelli Asbestos Foundation (established in 2008), dedicated to raising awareness and […]

Kevin Salerno BE LLB is the General Manager and Managing Director of Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., Sydney Branch, Italy’s largest Bank and Europe’s fourth largest bank, where he held the position of Chief Representative Officer of the Intesa Sanpaolo Sydney Representative Office for over 3 years.  Prior to joining Intesa Sanpaolo bank, Sydney Branch, Mr. Salerno […]