Cover Story

Leah Marie Lombard

Leah Marie Lombard has built her career in the finance industry through a strong combination of legal knowledge, regulatory expertise, compliance experience, and operational understanding. She has worked across financial services environments supporting areas such as FATCA, CRS, regulatory governance, risk and controls, and financial crime prevention.

Jenna Anita Nicholas

Jenna Anita Nicholas has built a remarkable career in finance by combining investment expertise with a strong commitment to social impact and ethical leadership. Throughout her journey, she has shown that finance can be more than numbers and profits.

Ooze Studios

Jesse Ocean

Once upon a time in the bustling city of Melbourne, Jesse Ocean embarked on a journey that would transform the marketing agency landscape. As the founder and CEO of Ooze Studios, Jesse’s story is one of innovation, growth, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Jesse, a digital pioneer with a decade-long background in finance and marketing, felt a calling to address the shortcomings he observed in traditional marketing campaigns. Too often, these campaigns lacked a revenue focus, prompting Jesse to envision a more efficient approach.

STEM Punks Education

Fiona Holmstrom

Fiona Holmstrom is the Co-founder of STEM Punks Education, an organisation that has transformed how students experience learning in a technology-driven world. Her journey combines education, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration, all aimed at helping young people build the confidence and skills they need to thrive in future workplaces.