This week, Townsville Enterprise, alongside program partners, Queensland Country Bank, officially announced the 15 young professionals selected for the 2024 North Queensland Future Leaders Program.
Created with the goal of educating the next generation of regional leaders on the issues, opportunities and challenges impacting the Townsville region, the eight-month program has been re-launched to retain and develop essential skills knowledge, and talent within North Queensland.
Meet your 2024 North Queensland Future Leaders….
AMY DORLING
Chief Financial Officer
Hurst Constructions QLD
With over 12 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant, Amy enjoys working closely with her clients to help them grow and prides herself on providing well thought-out innovative solutions at home and in business. Â
CONNOR HARDING
Export Manager
Pacific Islands International
Born and raised in Townsville, Connor currently works for Pacific Islands International as a Sales Manager, servicing countries such as Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu. Leading in this position for over five years, Connor enjoys the fast paced and flexible work offered through dealing with International Trade.Â
CONNOR MCKAY
Partnerships Executive
North Queensland Cowboys RLFC
A driven Partnerships Executive at the North Queensland Cowboys, Connor brings a wealth of local experience as the Former North Queensland Director of an Allied Health company and seamlessly combines business acumen, athletic discipline, local knowledge and connections, as well as a commitment to continuous learning in his constant pursuit of success.Â
TIM HANSEN
Director
Hansen Engineering Group
A proud JCU graduate with over a decade of industry experience, Tim enjoys delivering complex infrastructure projects that benefit his community in his professional role as a civil/structural engineer. Tim enjoys a challenge and is always striving to find innovative solutions and efficiencies.
JANE PASSMORE
Registrar
The Cathedral School Townsville
Jane is an innovative and versatile professional with strong business acumen and extensive hands-on experience in strategy, marketing, management, and project delivery. A born and raised Townsville local, Jane credits the combination of her local upbringing with her global career experiences for her balanced business approach, blending creativity and commercial pragmatism.Â
KYLE MORRIS
Operations and Standards Manager
Townsville Airport PTY LTD
Hailing from Townsville, Kyle boasts a 14-year background in aviation, specialising in airport operations. Devoted to securing the connectivity and prosperity of Townsville Airport for years to come, Kyle’s aim is nurturing the airport as a key critical infrastructure asset that connects and grows essential business and the Townsville community.   Â
NATHAN TOLL
Marketing Manager
Mater
Nathan is a communications professional who has called the Townsville North Queensland region home for the past 20 years. After graduating from university, Nathan gained experience across both the public and private communications sectors in Townsville and the Burdekin; with his role overseeing internal and external communications for Mater’s facilities in Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Bundaberg.   Â
DAN HUMPHREYS
Senior Management
Townsville Earthmoving PTY LTD
With over 12 years in the earthmoving and property development industry, Dan is now a Senior Manager at Townsville Earthmoving, with extensive experiences in administration of construction services, as well as risk management, regulatory compliance, and private-sector governance.
BRENDAN CARTWRIGHTÂ
Operations Manager
McDonalds Parcorp Group
Having dedicated the past 15 years to McDonald’s/Parcorp Group, commencing in Charters Towers, Brendan relocated to Townsville in 2012 and has progressed through the management ranks to now lead as Operations Manager overseeing eight operations across North Queensland. Driven by a passion for the diverse experiences and opportunities, Brendan continues to strive for growth and opportunities both personally and professionally.
JASON DONOGHUEÂ
Senior Manager
PVW Partners
Jason is a Senior Accounting Manager for PVW Partners with over a decade of experience advising on complex matters pertaining to income tax advice, business restructuring and financial business performance. Â
EMMA MOONEY
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Townsville Catholic Education
Emma is a highly-skilled marketing and communications professional with an extensive background in the communications industry. Currently employed as a Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Townsville Catholic Education, Emma brings a breadth of industry experience and as a Townsville, remains deeply committed to the growth and development of the city.Â
ASHLEY PILLHOFER
Public Affairs Officer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Ashley is an experienced communications professional with a background in print media. Emigrating from South Africa with her family as a child, Ashely has made regional Queensland her home and is passionate about telling regional Queensland’s stories.Â
SIMONE SULLIVAN
Marketing Manager
Townsville Enterprise
Simone is North Queensland local with a passion for telling the region’s unique story. Charged with managing all marketing channels for Townsville Enterprise and Townsville North Queensland, Simone promotes the region to visitors, investors and relocators from across the country and the world.Â
SEAN HOWEÂ
General Manager
EMU Sportswear
As the General Manager at EV2 Sportswear, Sean enjoys assisting sporting clubs with their teamwear, supporters gear and merchandise. With over 13+ years experience based in the Townsville head office, Sean leads a team that supplies custom sportswear to clients locally, across Australia and internationally.Â
SAMUEL SHAWÂ
Senior Internal Communications Officer
Townsville City Council
With a passion for storytelling, relationship building and advocacy, Sam has a profound love for Townsville and has a keen desire to contribute to the betterment of the region, seeing Townsville grow into a resilient, prosperous, sustainable, and accessible city of the future.
With a passion for storytelling, relationship building and advocacy, Sam has a profound love for Townsville and has a keen desire to contribute to the betterment of the region, seeing Townsville grow into a resilient, prosperous, sustainable, and accessible city of the future.
Click here to read our earlier article about the Future Leaders Program.
To view images from the official launch held at Queensland Country Bank earlier this week, please click here. (Please note that you will be redirected to Townsville Enterprise Facebook page).
