Automotive
Nathan Gore-Brown,
Auto-Electrical 2000
Sustainable Transport Consultant at ‘Mov3ment’ and BBM Board Director.
Alumni Stories
Since 1983, hundreds of young Australians in vocational careers have taken the opportunity to travel the world and gain a global perspective on their industry, their careers and their personal development.
These are some of the case studies of BBM Global Industry Scholars who chased their goals, found new passion or changed directions to fulfil their potential and become leaders in their industries. The list is frequently updated – check in again soon to read new stories, find old friends or, if you are a past scholar, submit your own update to let the world know where you are now.
Trade
Automotive
Daniel Kostakakis
Trade 2010
Fabricator at Aston Martin
Automotive
Scott Shearan
Auto-Electrical 2016
Development Engineer at ‘Aurrigo’, Coventry, UK.
Construction
Jordan Cahill,
Landscape Construction 2016
Landscape Supervisor at ‘The Gardenmakers’, Sydney.
Construction
Chris Nance,
Carpentry 2006
Owner and founder of ‘Traditional Timber Frames’, Marulan.
Construction
Daniel Dal Bon,
Boiler Making 1996
National HR Manager at ‘Broadspectrum’, Sydney.
Construction
Ben Madden,
Cabinet Making 1996
Owner of ‘Capital Veneering’, Queanbeyan, and BBM Board Director
Hospitality
Matthew Thorpe,
Baking 2010
Owner and teacher at ‘Baker’s Treat’ Baking School, Adelaide.
Hospitality
Brendon Woodward,
Baking 2016
Baker at ‘Chouquette Boulangerie Patisserie’, Brisbane
Horticulture
Kate Grace,
Horticulture 2013
Owner of ‘Kate Grace Designs’ and Founder of ‘Young Hort Australia’.
Horticulture
Jack Hutchinson
Horticulture 2016
President of ‘YoungHort Australia’.
Horticulture
David Thompson
Horticulture 2001
Research Media and Communications Officer, Western Sydney University
Horticulture
Grace Scott
Horticulture 2016
Masters of Research student at ‘Azotic Technologies’, Nottingham.
Agriculture
Agribusiness
Tim Eyes
Agriculture 2010
Owner of ‘Eyes Farm Contacting’ and ‘Eggs on Legs’, Yarramalong.
Agronomy
Sam Hay-Smith
2014
Agronomist with ‘Elders’ Mount Gambier.
Agronomy
Ardina Jackson
2018
State Sales Manager with ‘Imtrade Australia’.
Livestock
Dayna Grey
Agriculture 2017
Livestock Assurance Coordinator with ‘Thomas Foods International’, Adelaide
Performing Arts
Ballet
Steven Heathcote
Classical Ballet 1984
Ballet Master at The Australian Ballet.
Drama
Lexi Sekuless
Drama 2007
Actor and Co-Producer and Co-Artistic Director of ‘Lakespeare’.
Music
Simon Tedeschi
Piano 1998
Pianist.