Mindhive AI Partners

Brisbane, Australia

David Benett, Principal Consultant, Addaptive helps businesses adopt and integrate AI through tailored consulting, AI agent solutions, and training programs that enable teams to work smarter and adapt faster.

Specialties: 
AI Consulting – AI Agents – Training & Change Management

Melbourne, Australia

CEO of ProPower, bringing global business strategy and AI insight together to help organisations move from curiosity to clarity with high-ROI pilots, strategic roadmaps, and AI-enabled collaboration.

Specialties:
AI Strategy – AI Pilots – AI-Enabled Collaboration

Melbourne, Australia

Director of Training at Asian Leadership Institute, drawing on 30+ years in education, international aid, business, and organisational development. Michael focuses on leadership coaching, positive neuroplasticity, and mindfulness-based practices to help leaders grow resilience and achieve sustainable performance.

Specialties:
Leadership Coaching – Positive Neuroplasticity – Mindfulness Practices

Melbourne, Australia

AI Strategy Advisor, drawing on experience founding a Fast 100 company and leading multiple successful exits. Melanie guides boards and leadership teams in strategic, risk-aware AI adoption to protect market position and create lasting value. She also maintains an active portfolio in real estate and hospitality.

Specialties:
Strategic AI Adoption – Business Growth & Exits – Portfolio & Investment Management

Melbourne, Australia

Management Consultant and Senior Executive, drawing on 10+ years of international experience across Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, and Europe. Currently leads People (Learning & Development) and Product (Technical Solutions) within the Solutions and Innovation division of Sewells MSXi, the world’s largest provider of automotive retail solutions.

Specialties:
Global Leadership & Consulting – People & L&D Management – Product & Technical Solutions

California, USA

Cofounder of Eliad Group, drawing on 15+ years of experience in technology, education, and leadership development across 17 countries. Works with startups, Fortune 50 enterprises, social enterprises, and educational institutions on strategy, curriculum innovation, and future-ready skills. An experienced executive coach, consultant, and educator, with a passion for supporting founders and leadership teams to achieve sustainable growth.

Specialties:
Strategy & Leadership Development – Technology & Education Innovation – Executive Coaching & Consulting

Jakarta, Indonesia

Strategy and Business Development Leader with 20+ years in Southeast Asia, including seven years in top-tier consulting. Experienced across media, finance, food, retail, manufacturing, and resources, and currently part of Fortia Leadership Development, partnering with global experts and universities to deliver impactful experiential programs, while also active in youth sports and alumni communities.

Specialties:
Strategy & Business Development – Experiential Leadership Programs – Multi-Industry Expertise

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Consultant & Coach with 20+ years international experience, supporting decision-makers in strategy, innovation, and change management. Co-founder of Schmidt-Degen Consulting, Partner at IMO GmbH, and Coach at Asian Leadership Institute, with expertise in business transformation, leadership development, and organizational growth.

Specialties:
Business Transformation – Leadership Development – Organizational Growth

Perth, Australia

Director of StrategeX Corporate Solutions with 20+ years in executive leadership across HR, WHS, finance, and governance. Specialises in change leadership, digital transformation, and AI-enabled people solutions, helping organisations align strategy with execution and build inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

Specialties:
Change Leadership – Digital Transformation – AI-Enabled People Solutions

Melbourne, Australia

Sales Executive at McGrath Projects with 8+ years’ experience in off-the-plan developments, residential project sales, and subdivision development. Brings expertise in client relations, contract negotiation, and strata management to deliver strong outcomes for buyers and developers.

Specialties:
Residential & Subdivision Sales – Client Relations – Contract & Strata Management

Australia

Founder of Silver Chef, creating innovative funding solutions for hospitality entrepreneurs that grew to 25,000+ clients and an ASX listing. Director of the English Family Foundation, supporting social enterprises and poverty alleviation across Australia and Southeast Asia. Currently Strategic Advisor at Mindhive and Board Member at World Tree. Recognised as a Financial Review True Leader and awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for philanthropy and community service.

Specialties:
Entrepreneurship & Business Growth – Philanthropy & Social Impact – Strategic Advisory & Board Leadership

Sydney, Australia

Business Development and Client Services Leader with 15+ years’ experience in agency and freelance roles across brand strategy, marketing, and communications. Founder of two creative agencies and advisor to clients spanning tech, finance, health, property, and professional services, with a strong track record in business growth and strategic campaign delivery.

Specialties:
Brand Strategy – Marketing & Communications – Business Growth & Client Advisory

Sydney, Australia

Strategy, Design & Innovation Leader with 20+ years’ experience advising startups to multinationals on growth, transformation, and venture building. Founder of Sarah Leslie Consulting, with a track record in foresight, business model innovation, and sustainable ventures across retail, tech, media, property, and consumer industries. Advisor to C2Zero on strategy and business design.

Specialties:
Growth & Transformation – Business Model Innovation – Sustainable Ventures

Sydney, Australia

International Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant with 15+ years’ global experience across Asia, EMEA, US, and ANZ. Specialist in sustainable sourcing, AI-driven transformation, and cloud technology platforms. Mindhive.ai Ambassador and APAC Ambassador for The Sustainable Procurement Pledge, with a track record spanning data centres, SaaS, automotive, and heavy industries.

Specialties:
Sustainable Sourcing – AI-Driven Transformation – Cloud Technology Platforms

Executive Coach, Board Director, and Advisor with deep expertise in digital payments and technology services. Social impact leader in arts, culture, and youth empowerment. Chairperson of Gleec, Supervisory Board Member at Citibank Europe (IMF-vetted), and Advisor to CryptoIndex, the first decentralized index protocol.

Specialties:
Digital Payments & Tech Services – Social Impact Leadership – Board & Advisory Roles

Brisbane, Australia

Strategic Design Leader and AI Research Strategist with 20+ years in design anthropology and transformation. Bridges human insight with AI to create strategies that work in practice. Leads AI adoption for Australian Government agencies, guiding digital procurement, maturity frameworks, and transformation initiatives. Partner at The Carrot Collective and founder of Chris Hayward Strategic Advisory, helping organisations across aviation, government, retail, and tech navigate AI-driven change.

Specialties:
Design Anthropology – AI Adoption Strategy – Transformation & Digital Procurement

NY, USA

Global Executive Coach, Consultant, and TEDx Speaker with 20+ years shaping leaders across 60+ countries. Brings a unique blend of business expertise and sports mindset, drawing from her Ironman, marathons, and mountaineering, to build authentic, resilient, and high-performing leaders. Author of Lipstick Leadership and host of Take it from the Ironwoman podcast, she combines cross-cultural insight, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development to help individuals and teams thrive in transition and beyond.

Specialties:
Leadership Development – Cross-Cultural Coaching – High-Performance & Resilience

Sydney, Australia

Transformation leader helping organisations unlock performance through strategy, organisational design, and digital integration. With 20+ years of experience, Julian has led major programs at Design Advisory with Salesforce, AMP, and others, driving client experience, productivity, and sustainable change. Known for aligning leadership, technology, and people to deliver speed to value.

Specialties:
Strategy & Organisational Design – Digital Integration – Client Experience & Productivity

Melbourne, Australia

Global positioning technologist and consultant with 20+ years in GNSS and location technologies. Ryan is Principal Consultant at Positioning Insights, Global BDM at Kurloo, Co-founder of onocoy, FIG Commission 5 Chair, and Senior Consultant to UN-GGCE. Experienced in product management, business development, and marketing strategy, he has delivered innovative geospatial solutions worldwide while building strategic partnerships that drive impact.

Specialties:
GNSS & Location Technologies – Product Management & Business Development – Strategic Partnerships

Brisbane, Australia

Facilitator and coach helping governments, industries, and communities navigate complex change. Founder of Systems Collaboration Partners, with experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors in Australia and the USA. Passionate about climate resilience, regional development, and creating collaborative solutions for complex challenges.

Specialties:
Complex Change Facilitation – Climate Resilience – Regional & Community Development