Lionel J. Barden
Director, L.Barden & Associates
Lionel specializes in business diagnostics. His work includes advisory services for business startups, for companies positioning for growth, “rebirth” and secession planning as well as project management of emerging industry ventures. Lionel has been involved in the development and commercialisation of leading edge products and companies for the past 25 years. He has held senior management positions since 1971.
Lionel Barden Bio
Andrew D Cale
Partner, Fisher Adams Kelly
Andrew has more than 10 years experience in patents, trademarks and designs and specialises in the fields of information and communications technology, signal and data processing, mechanical engineering and business methods.
Andrew D Cale Bio
Colin Graham
CEO, Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast Pty Ltd
As Chief Executive, of the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast Pty Ltd, Colin Graham leads the development of the Centre supporting the start-up and growth of knowledge based businesses. Colin has a marketing and 'engaging talent' business background with entrepreneurial experience gained in three start-ups in the UK and USA.
Coiln Graham Bio
Steven Lutz
Principal, Lutz and Associates
Steven is a qualified Chartered Accountant and and provides a broad range of taxation and business advice to a diverse range of client industries, including international investment into Australia. Steven has had a long association with business plans competitions and has also acted as a judge for the international MOOT CORP competition at the University of Texas. Steven is also a member and Director of Management Skills Alliance.
Steven Lutz Bio
Dr Tom McKaskill
Global serial entrepreneur, consultant, educator and author, Dr McKaskill is an established authority on how successful entrepreneurs’ start, develop and harvest their ventures. Dr. McKaskill is acknowledged as the world’s leading expert on exit strategies for high growth enterprises.
Tom McKaskill Bio
If you are interested in becoming a judge in future compatitons, please contact Julie-Anne Sully ja.sully@qut.edu.au. Please include a short biography or CV outlining your expertise.
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