Alumni profiles
As a group, MBS alumni reflect the power of a motivated, connected community that is driven by shared experiences and common values. As individuals in the global business environment, MBS alumni represent the best of the MBS brand.
These Alumni profiles highlight some of the individuals who help shape the brand and strengthen the network.
Naved Reza - MBA 2005
International Sales & Marketing Manager - Honeywell Enraf
Naved Reza’s drive to succeed has taken him from the developing nation of Bangladesh to the corporate offices of a Fortune 75 company – with some interesting detours along the way. Full profile
Jürgen Strauss - AMP 2004
Director - !nnovaBiz Pty Ltd
Jürgen Strauss went from managing large-scale laboratories across the Asia Pacific to creating marketing plans for local businesses. It’s been a career change filled with opportunities and this former scientist turned business consultant is thriving. Full profile
Adam Garone - MMktg 1999
Co-founder and CEO - Movember
Adam Garone is co-founder of Movember – the month-long fundraising event held every November where men grow a moustache (a ‘mo’) to raise money and awareness for men's health. Full profile
Richard Gunawan - MBA 2005
Richard Gunawan is a sales and marketing manager for Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). The School, his classmates and lecturers are still a big part of his life. Full profile
Carmelita Salgado - MBA 1965
Senior Professorial Lecturer at the University of the Philippines, College of Business Administration
With a career spanning more than four decades across business and education in the Asia-Pacific, Carmelita Salgado says that she remains “honoured to be recognised as the first woman to graduate with an MBA in Australia.” Full profile
Rob Patrick - MEEP 1991
Director - Programs and Development, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
A Mt Eliza program paved the way for a career change for Rob Patrick, who now combines his agricultural background and people skills to help develop Australia's rural leaders. Full profile
Yvonne von Hartel AM - AMP 1989
Founding Principal, peckvonhartel
In a successful career that has spanned 40 years, Yvonne von Hartel has carved her niche as a leading figure in Victoria's architectural industry. Full profile
Amy Park MMktg 2007
Senior Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers
One of MBS's newest alumni, Amy Park (MMkt 2007), is a Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Tax and Legal Communications team. Full profile
Peter Krohn EMBA 2005
Chief Executive Officer, Stauff Corporation Australia
Peter Krohn has worked in business development, management consulting, and general management for 25 years. He recently returned to Australia after a stint in Rome where he founded his own consultancy. Full profile
Lynne Salmon MBA 2005
National Manager, Corporate Sales & Marketing, Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
Lynne is responsible for the strategic direction and operations of the Australian Human Resources Institute's Corporate Sales & Marketing. Full profile
Tom Mollenkopf EMBA 2003
Chief Executive of the Australian Water Association (commencing May 2007)
After two years in London Tom Mollenkopf is returning to Australia to take up the position of Chief Executive of the Australian Water Association. Full profile
Dr Sara Cullen MMT 1994
Managing Director, The Cullen Group
Dr. Sara Cullen is the Managing Director of The Cullen Group, a specialist organisation offering consulting, training, and methodologies regarding commercial agreements. Full profile
Carolyn Hughes MBA 2002
Director, People Dynamics & co-author of 'Human Capital Management'
Carolyn Hughes tackles the challenge of managing people in a small and medium business environment in her first book "Human Capital Management". Full profile
