Adelaide Connected

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  Mark Johnson, Founder, EGM Partners 05.08.2026 43min

  Episode 12 of our Adelaide Connected podcast, powered by the Committee for Adelaide features Mark Johnson, Founder of EGM Partners. Originally from the UK, Mark moved to Australia in 2010 and soon settled in Adelaide, South Australia. In 2016, Mark founded EGM Partners, specialising in board positions, executive and C-Suite recruitment, with a particular focus in privately owned companies and the energy and resources sector. Mark has been listed as an Australian Financial Review “Fast Starter and Fast Mover”, in InDaily’s 40 Under 40 list, twice as a BDO Fast Mover and most importantly, is a very proud dad of girls. We look forward to chatting to Mark about his journey to Adelaide, what he loves about living in South Australia and his future plans.
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  Andres Lopez, Principal, Hames Sharley 04.08.2026 51min

  Today we are thrilled to be sitting down with Andres Lopez, an accomplished Architect and Urban Designer and Principal at Hames Sharley. Originally from Columbia, Andres originally moved to Adelaide in 2001 before relocating to Perth and Melbourne for serval years. In early 2026, he made the decision to return to Adelaide with his young family and is now the Principal at Hames Sharley, a leading Australian design firm delivering multi-award-winning projects in architecture, interior design, urban design, planning and landscape design.  We look forward to chatting to Andres about his life and career to date, what led him to Adelaide, not once but twice, and what he loves about his new home town.
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  Grant Swart, Vice President & General Manager Australia at Mayne Pharma 28.07.2026 33min

  Originally from South Africa, Grant relocated to Adelaide in January 2023 to take up the role of Vice President and General Manager Australia of Mayne Pharma, an ASX listed pharmaceutical company. A highly driven senior executive with experience transforming manufacturing and pharmaceutical organisations, Grant specialises in building high performance teams and has built a global reputation as a turnaround specialist focused on change, delivering results and improving the bottom line. We look forward to chatting to Grant about his move to Adelaide, what he loves about living in South Australia and his future plans.
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  Wade Ormsby, Professional Golfer 22.07.2026 33min

  Born and raised in Adelaide, Wade grew up in West Lakes and was never far from a golf course or a go-karting track. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Houston in the United States before turning professional in 2001. He has played on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the European Tour, the Asian Tour and LIV Golf and has won the Hong Kong Open twice and the International Series in Thailand in 2023. While Wade has lived in the US, Monaco and London at various points in his career and travels extensively to play on the best golf courses around the world, he chooses to make Adelaide his home base.We look forward to chatting to Wade about his life and career to date and what he loves about calling South Australia home.
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  Husam Al-Shawa, Enterprise Risk Manager, EY Australia 14.07.2026 27min

  Husam moved from Jordan to Adelaide in September 2022, with his wife and one year old daughter, to take up the role of Enterprise Risk Manager with EY Australia. A move that was challenging but rewarding.Husam started his career with Ernst & Young in Jordan in 2014 as an intern in the External Audit practice. In 2017, he transitioned into Business Consulting, working across multiple geographies including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq, supporting a range of large‑scale and complex engagements. We look forward to chatting to Husam about his life and career, what led him to Adelaide, and what he loves about his new hometown.The Adelaide Connected Podcast is now in its fifth season and hosts Naomi Marsh and Ali Chatburn speak with Boomerangs* and Arrows* from various industries who are now based in Adelaide, South Australia. We hear about their time abroad and delve into key topics about their move to Adelaide, how important networking is, how we attract key talent, and how our state fares on a global scale.
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  Dr Roshanak (Rosh) Amrein, Principal Cosmetic Dentist at Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry 09.07.2026 42min

  Originally from Iran, Dr Rosh moved to Australia in the mid-1990s as part of the Bahá’í community, which faced severe persecution in her home country. Despite arriving with limited English, she completed high school, learned the language and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 2000. Today, Dr Rosh has more than 20 years of experience in cosmetic and general dentistry, having worked in both the UK and Australia. In 2007, she established Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry in Unley, known for combining advanced dental technology with a boutique, patient-focused experience. In her spare time, she hosts her own podcast, is a published poet and is very active in her community and human-rights advocacy. We chat to Dr Rosh about her life and career to date and what led her to call Adelaide home.   
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  JC van Niekerk, Manager, PwC 30.06.2026 28min

  Originally from South Africa, JC is a Chartered Accountant who has lived and worked in Bermuda and New York before relocating to South Australia in 2024. He is now a Manager within the external assurance practice of PwC Adelaide whereby he leads various audit engagements from a diverse range of clients across the Australian territory with the purpose of building trust in society and solving important problems.His interests extend to community volunteering for social impact initiatives, as well as exploring the picturesque landscapes of Adelaide through cycling and hiking.We chat to JC about his life and career to date, what led him to Adelaide and what he loves about living in South Australia.
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  Spencer McKinney, Principal Project Controller, Mott MacDonald 23.06.2026 45min

  In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Spencer McKinney. Originally from the US, Spencer has lived and worked in Fiji, England and Wales before moving to Adelaide in late 2025, with his wife and young family, to work in project management as part of Mott MacDonald's defence team. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, learning the piano, hitting the gym, playing basketball and spending time at the beach and the great outdoors. We chat to Spencer about his experience moving to Adelaide, settling into life by the beach, exploring the Adelaide Central Markets and what he loves about his new hone time.
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  Joshua Newness, Senior Creative, Fuller 16.06.2026 30min

  In this episode, we chat with Joshua Newnes. Originally from Mumbai, Josh has forged a successful career in copywriting and advertising, working across several multi-national creative agencies in the Middle East and India before moving to Adelaide in 2018. As a Senior Creative at Fuller, Josh is responsible for creative concepts, scripting, brand narratives, messaging and punchy copywriting, using his creativity to solve client challenges in unique and interesting ways. When he’s not flexing his creativity at work, you can find Josh amidst the beautiful chaos of his young family. We speak with Josh about his life and career to date, some of the amazing brands and campaigns he has worked on and what led him to Adelaide.
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  Amerdeep and Nima Yadav 11.06.2026 38min

  In this episode, we chat with Amerdeep and Poornima, also known as Nima, who arrived in Adelaide from India in mid- 2024. Adelaide quickly felt like home for the married couple, who made the move with their two young boys, Arjun (10) and Aryan (6). Amerdeep brings over 18 years of experience in the power and energy sector and Nima has re-trained in childcare, has worked in HR and sales and is now following her true passion by pursuing a career in interior design. She is also a content creator, sharing their real-life migration story on her YouTube channel 'Click to Life' to inspire others on a similar path.
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  William Van Ausdal, Head of Sustainability, Flinders University 02.06.2026 40min

  In this episode, we sit down with William Van Ausdal, Head of Sustainability at Flinders University. Originallyfrom the United States, William has worked in Oregon, California, Auckland and Wellington before moving to Adelaide in 2019 (after tasting some of Adelaide's famous sparkling shiraz!) We chat to William about his early life growing up in the US, what prompted his move to Adelaide, his career as a sustainability and climate leader and how Adelaide ranks on the global stage.
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  Ansley Easterlin, Partnerships & Development Manager at the Adelaide Film Festival 26.05.2026 46min

  Welcome back to Season 5 of the Adelaide Connected Podcast! In this episode we sit down with Ansley Easterlin.      Originally from the US, Ansley has lived and worked all over the world including in New York, Augusta, the Cayman Islands, New Zealand and Alaska before moving to Adelaide in late 2023. Since arriving in Adelaide, she has worked with the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation and has recently joined the Adelaide Film Festival as Partnerships and Development Manager, drawing on her love of the arts and experience in forming bespoke partnerships across the NFP sector. We chat to Ansley about her career to date, her experience moving to Adelaide, how she has made friends at the dog park and what she loves about her new home town.
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  Rashpal Singh Bhatti , Group Procurement Officer, BHP 14.10.2025 30min

  In the final episode of season four, we are thrilled to be chatting with Rashpal Bhatti.Originally from Britain but having recently been in Singapore for the last 14 years, Rashpal moved to Adelaide in September 2024 with his family.Rashpal has most recently led BHP’s Maritime team as Vice President, responsible for delivering the safest vessels at the lowest cost to BHP’s operations. In the last five years, despite the significant geopolitical and pandemic disruptions, BHP has been the lowest cost iron ore charterer in the world, outpacing their peers. Rashpal was instrumental in the set-up of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation in Singapore, where BHP is a founding member. The Centre is regarded as the premier industry think tank and future fuels innovator. Rashpal has held global roles in The Hague in Netherlands, India, and Singapore, across Technology, Marketing, Procurement and Maritime. We look forward to chatting to Rashpal about his experience moving to Adelaide, what he loves about his new hometown and his future plans.  This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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  JD (John-David) Sheard, Co-Founder and Partner, Eastend Ventures 17.06.2025 44min

  In this episode, we are thrilled to be chatting with JD Sheard.JD (John-David) is the Co-founder and Partner of Eastend Ventures, Founder and Managing Director of Virtca Capital, and Non-executive director of several prominent technology and not-for-profit organisations. Originally from Canada, JD has spent the past two decades living and working throughout Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. JD relocated to Adelaide in 2021 after being awarded the Australian Global Talent Visa based on his internationally recognised technology and business achievements. We look forward to chatting to JD about his experience moving to Adelaide, what he loves about his new hometown and his future plans.  This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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  Dr. Jessica Bohorquez, Senior Civil Engineer, Aurecon 11.06.2025 31min

  In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jessica Bohorquez, Civil Engineer at Aurecon.Originally from Colombia in South America, Jessica moved to Adelaide in June 2017 by herself. Dr Jessica is passionate about creating water curiosity and solving our water challenges. She is a water engineer delivering infrastructure projects for private organisations, water utilities and government. Dr Jessica has developed numerical models of water systems, has designed solutions that prepare us for a future where water might become more scarce.We look forward to chatting to Jessica about herexperience moving to Adelaide, what she loves about her new hometown and her future plans.  This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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  Anish Kamboj, Construction Engineer and Estimator, Bardavcol 04.06.2025 49min

  In this episode, we chat with Anish Kamboj, Construction Engineer and Estimator at Bardavcol.Originally from India, Anish Kamboj moved to Adelaide, South Australia in mid-2022. With a bachelor degree of technology, civil engineering already under his belt he enrolled in the University of Adelaide to study a master's degree in construction management which he completed last year. Anish has recently commenced as a Construction Engineer and Estimator at Bardavcol where he delivers civil and construction projects, including significant work with large-scale Highway Construction entities.Anish came across Adelaide Connected when he arrived in Adelaide which has helped him build both his professional and personal networks, we look forward to chatting to him about his migration experience including what he loves about his new hometown.This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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  Donna Ferris, Founder and Director, Tess Search Partners 27.05.2025 30min

  In this episode, we chat with Donna Ferris, Founder and Director at Tess Search Partners.Originally from Armagh in Northern Ireland, Donna moved to Australia with her young family in 2020, two weeks before the borders closed due to covid. Donna was very fortunate to discover her passion soon after she graduated from university and is now the Director of TESS Search Partners, an executive recruitment firm. She also hosts a podcast, is a speaker and facilitator at industry events, and is a busy working mum to three beautiful kids. We look forward to chatting to Donna about her experience moving to Adelaide, what she loves about living in Australia and how she juggles work and family in her new home town. This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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  Alison Maguire, Principal Consultant, URPS 21.05.2025 35min

  In this episode we are thrilled to be chatting with Alison Maguire.     Originally from Newcastle in the United Kingdom, Alison moved to Adelaide in January 2024 as part of a 8-month exchange program between leading UK planning firm, Turley, and local town planning firm, URPS, who has offices in Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Alison is a highly experienced and respected urban planner and has worked on several high-profile and often contentious major developments across Scotland. We look forward to chatting to Alison about her experience moving to Adelaide, what she loves about her new hometown and her future plans.  This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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  Vibhav Pant, Project Manager - ICT, Department for Child Protection 14.05.2025 32min

  On this episode we chat to Vibhav Pant.Originally from India, Vibhav Pant moved to Adelaide, South Australia with his young family in August 2024. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he has held various senior program and project manager roles in India and recently commenced in a new role as Project Manager – ICT with the Department for Child Protection with the South Australian Government where he delivers platform development projects as part of the digital transformation strategy of the organisation. Vibhav came across Adelaide Connected when he arrived in Adelaide, we chat to Vibhav about his migration experience including what he loves about his new hometown.This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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  Tara Moses, Chief Operating Officer, R.M. Williams 07.05.2025 53min

  In this episode, we chat with Tara Moses, Chief Operating Officer at R.M. Williams.Originally from Minnesota in the U.S, Tara moved to Adelaide in January 2023 with her young family. With a background in lean transformation and manufacturing, she has held various senior management roles in the U.S and recently commenced as the COO at R.M. Williams, where she is responsible for the supply chain, including production of footwear, bags, belts, and apparel at the Adelaide workshop along with distribution, logistics and procurement. We look forward to chatting to Tara about her experience moving to Adelaide, what she loves about her new hometown and her future plans.  This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.