The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group®) is a peak employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. While a truly national organisation, Ai Group has a strong presence in South Australia, providing a range of services out of our Adelaide office
In addition, we offer of our membership strong advocacy and an effective voice with the State Government and local councils, as well as making South Australians' views heard in Canberra. We aim to provide the practical information, advice and assistance you need to run your business and facilitate many events and networking opportunities so you can meet with peers and continue to prosper.
South Australian Government Grants to Build Workforce Skills in the Defence Industry.
Estha van der Linden
Ai Group Head – South Australia
0404 391 524
estha.vanderlinden@aigroup.com.au
Emma Bottomley
Business Solutions Manager
0434 995 101
emma.bottomley@aigroup.com.au
Susan Babidge
Legal Practitioner – South Australia
(08) 8394 0039
susan.babidge@aigroup.com.au
The Australian Industry Group’s South Australian Advisory Council plays a vital role in helping inform the policy direction of Ai Group both locally and nationally. Made up of some of the State’s most successful and respected business people, the insights, experiences and knowledge of Advisory Council members helps guide activities and service development and ensures Ai Group remains at the cutting edge of policy debate and legislative change.
President Mr Mark Nykiel
Director CEO, Philmac Aliaxis Asia Pacific
Deputy President Mr Adrian Fahey
CEO, SAGE Automation Pty Ltd
Vice President Mr David Heaslip
Managing Director. Century Products (SA) Pty Ltd
Secretary Treasurer Mr David McNeil OAM
Chairman. Tyree Industries
Advisory Councillor Ms Sue Raw
CEO. Baptist Care SA
Advisory Councillor Mr Michael Tamasi
Director, Bespoke Engineering
Advisory Councillor Mr Anthony Kittel
Managing Director, REDARC Electronics
Advisory Councillor Ms Mel Kubisa
CEO, Community Living Options
Advisory Councillor Mr Alister Haigh
CEO, Haigh’s Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Mr Brett Lawrence
General Manager, Intercast & Forge Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Mr Chris Stathy OAM
Director, Key Tubing and Electrical Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Mr Chris Hartwig
Managing Director, Korvest Ltd
Advisory Councillor Ms Fiona Lindquist
CEO, SC Pannell
Advisory Councillor Mr Jon Seeley
Group Managing Director, Seeley International Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Mr Stephen Richter
Managing Director, SJ Cheesman
Advisory Councillor Ms Penelope Bettison
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