MEET THE 40

Meet your 40 Under 40 for 2025

Akash Kumar, Keen Care Australia
Alec Randall, It’s Olio
Amber Brock-Fabel, South Australian Youth Forum
Andy Lee, TWL
Brian Ngugi, BCOGNITIVE
Cale McPherson, Sodii
Carla Groves, GUESTPIX
Chalitha Weerakkody, Editoz Club
Danielle Pollock, University of Adelaide
Edward Robinson, Robinson Aerospace Systems
Elaine Tang, Melvory Skincare
Elvis Chidi-Ezeama, BIOMICROLOGY
Emma Gilbert, IncubatePro / The Farm – Clarendon
Greg Stevens, Core Ventures Group / Seed Terminator
Harry Carpenter, Corcillum
Helen Dockrell, Notitia
Jacob Kuchel, Kuchel Contractors
Jason Thomas, Sodii
Jason Wisniewski, Vana Care
Johnny Tran, Comfresh
Katharina Richter, University of Adelaide
Kosta Mantis, Pega Sports
Kristian Roocke, Lutheran Homes Group
Lauren Brooks, Saint Ignatius’ College
Lily Li, Venergy Solar Australia
Lukas Gerstweiler, University of Adelaide
Matt Warner, Built Structural
Matthew Kirkbride, Connekt Plumbing
Matthew Wallen, Flinders University
Matthew Woodrow, Sarah Group
Melissa McCradden, Women’s and Children’s Health Network
Olivia Jenkins, Olivia Jenkins Consulting
Philip Donnelly, Mayfair Bakery and Patisserie
Ricky Chau, Taste Studios
Rochelle Mutton, Motivate Kids
Sam Morton, SKDA Moto Creative
Silvia De Marco, CHICCO PALMS
Stavroula Adameitis, Frida Las Vegas
Teagan Carpenter, Vintage Chef Co
Verity Gobbett, Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation

AWARD WINNERS

These awards reflect the personal attributes and achievements of the 40 Under 40 finalists and are recognised against the award categories and selection criteria.⁠

Creative Thinker Award
presented by KWP+Partners
Emerging Industries Award
presented by Piper Alderman
Inspiring Future Leaders Award
presented by South Australian Business Chamber
Discovery Award
presented by CMAX
Entrepreneurial Award
presented by William Buck
Sustainable Business Leaders Award
presented by Terrace Floors + Furnishings
Discovery Award
presented by CMAX
Game Changer Award
presented by Adelaide Business School
Rural and Regional Award
presented by InDaily
Food Innovation Award
presented by Betty’s Burgers
Inspiring Female Leaders Award
presented by CityMag
First Among Equals Award
Presented by RAA

EVENT GALLERY

From the Gala Awards Event

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