Season 1

EPISODE 13 - Jules Tahan: From Photography to Urban Angles — Creativity, Leadership & Resilience Jules Tahan is the Managing Director of Urban Angles, a Melbourne-based creative agency specialising in real estate and architectural photography. With more than two decades in the industry, Jules ha...

David Bongiorno is the General Manager of Alba Cheese, a family-owned Melbourne business founded by his parents in 1981. After years in hospitality, including time in the US, he returned to learn the trade from the ground up — factory floor to trucks — before stepping into leadership. Today, David d...

Eliza Redfern is an Analysis and Insights Manager at Dairy Australia, helping shape the industry’s understanding of milk production, supply, and market trends. Originally set on a career in veterinary science, Eliza’s path took a turn when she discovered a passion for agriculture during her degree a...

Pete Findlay is the CEO of Bega Group — one of Australia’s most iconic food companies and home to brands like Vegemite, Bega Cheese, and Dairy Farmers. With a career spanning finance, strategy, and executive leadership, Pete has steered Bega through industry change, market volatility, and the ongoin...

David Williams is the founder and Managing Director of Kidder Williams — and one of the most influential dealmakers in Australian agrifood. With a background in finance and a deep instinct for value, David has led major transactions in dairy, seafood, wine, meat, and beyond, including landmark deals...

Barry Irvin is the Chairman of Bega Cheese and one of Australia’s most respected agrifood leaders, best known for transforming Bega from a small regional dairy co-op into a nationally recognised, branded food company. Barry grew up a fifth-generation dairy farmer in the Bega Valley, learning resilie...

Jon Spainhour is a Senior Broker and Partner at Ever.ag, one of the most influential firms in global dairy risk management. Jon’s career began in the open-outcry pits of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he transitioned from cattle and hogs to becoming one of the early pioneers of dairy futures...

Steve Spencer and Jo Bills are the co-founders of Freshagenda, now part of Ever.ag — a leading provider of global dairy market intelligence and strategy. Together, they’ve transformed how the industry thinks about supply, value, and risk. Steve started his career in consulting, working through major...

Tim Kidman is the Founder and Managing Director of The Fuel Agency, a Melbourne-based brand and marketing agency focused on helping businesses uncover their purpose and communicate it with clarity and impact. Tim’s career began in hospitality and sales before moving into marketing, studying both bus...

Kylie Prout is Head of People and Culture at Ausfine Foods. Starting her career as a chemical engineer, Kylie has held diverse roles across automotive, toy manufacturing, pharmaceutical operations, and aged care before making the leap into HR leadership. Kylie’s career began at Ford Motor Company an...