Adelaide Connected

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yarik Turianskyi, Corporate Communications & Government Relations Manager, Mitsubishi Motors Australia 30.04.2025 49min

In this episode, we are thrilled to be chatting with Yarik Turianskyi.Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, Yarik has a background in policy, communications and international relations and is what we call an ‘Arrow,’ someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Yarik moved to Adelaide at the start of 2022 to take a Senior Policy Officer role at the Department for Energy and Mining before moving to the South Australian Business Chamber in a Senior Policy role and has not looked back. Currently working as the Corporate Communications & Government Relations Manager for Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Yarik brings his wealth of international experience with him to drive strategic engagement with key stakeholders, enhance Mitsubishi’s public relations efforts, and strengthen its relationships with government bodies in Australia.We chat to Yarik about what brought him to Adelaide, his first impressions of the city, and what he enjoys most about living and working in South Australia.This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Travis Mahoney OLY, Business Development Executive, Adelaide Football Club 23.04.2025 30min

In this episode, we chat with Travis Mahoney, former Olympic swimmer and proud 'Arrow' who made the move from Victoria to Adelaide in 2017.Originally from Bayswater, Victoria, Travis moved to Adelaide to join the world class South Australian Sports Institute’s Swimming Program in 2017 whilst also studying a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management at Flinders University. He is what we call an ‘Arrow,’ someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Travis is a former Australian Swimmer, Olympic finalist, 2-time Commonwealth Games representative, and 6-time Australian Champion. On his relocation to Adelaide, he commenced a role with the Adelaide Football Club as the Business Development Executive where he oversees AFC's class leading matchday Hospitality.We chat to Travis about his journey to Adelaide, his transition from elite sport to the corporate world, and what he enjoys most about living and working in South Australia.This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Reshmi Ramesh, Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer 15.04.2025 49min

Originally from Kuwait, Reshmi Ramesh moved to Adelaide in February 2022 to study her Master of Civil & Structural Engineering at the University of Adelaide. She is what we call an ‘Arrow,’ someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Since relocating to Adelaide, Reshmi has worked part time while studying and after her final exams, commenced with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport where she has worked on several major infrastructure and transport projects including the Torrens to Darlington. We chat to Reshmi about what lured her to Adelaide, her first impressions and what she loves about living, studying and working in Adelaide, South Australia.This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Onnie Chan, Founder, CEO & Director - ADA Lab and Women in Creative Technologies 15.04.2025 43min

Originally from Hong Kong, Onnie Chan has a background in theatre, arts and technology and is what we call an ‘Arrow,’ someone who is originally from interstate or overseas and has moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Onnie relocated to Adelaide at the start of 2022 to study a ‘Masters of Immersive Media Technologies’ at the University of Adelaide and quickly immersed herself in everything Adelaide has to offer. She was appointed Chief Student Entrepreneur at ThincLab, established ‘Women in Creative Technologies,’ a not-for-profit that supports and empowers women in the industry, and recently created ADA Lab, born from a vision to create a nurturing space where women in creative technologies can excel. We chat to Onnie about what inspires her, her passion for supporting women in creative technologies and how she has settled into life in Adelaide. This podcast was recorded on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.