The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group®) is a peak employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. While a truly national organisation, Ai Group has a strong presence in South Australia, providing a range of services out of our Adelaide office
In addition, we offer of our membership strong advocacy and an effective voice with the State Government and local councils, as well as making South Australians' views heard in Canberra. We aim to provide the practical information, advice and assistance you need to run your business and facilitate many events and networking opportunities so you can meet with peers and continue to prosper.
South Australian Government Grants to Build Workforce Skills in the Defence Industry.
Estha van der Linden
Ai Group Head – South Australia
0404 391 524
estha.vanderlinden@aigroup.com.au
Emma Bottomley
Business Solutions Manager
0434 995 101
emma.bottomley@aigroup.com.au
Susan Babidge
Legal Practitioner – South Australia
(08) 8394 0039
susan.babidge@aigroup.com.au
Rob Drysdale
State Manager Western Regions – (SA/WA/NT)
1300 761 944
The Australian Industry Group’s South Australian Advisory Council plays a vital role in helping inform the policy direction of Ai Group both locally and nationally. Made up of some of the State’s most successful and respected business people, the insights, experiences and knowledge of Advisory Council members helps guide activities and service development and ensures Ai Group remains at the cutting edge of policy debate and legislative change.
President Anthony Kittel
Managing Director, REDARC Electronics
Deputy President Mark Nykiel
Director Philmac Pty Ltd
Vice President David Heaslip
Managing Director Century Products (SA) Pty Ltd
Vice President Adrian Fahey
CEO SAGE Automation Pty Ltd
Secretary Treasurer David McNeil
CEO Tekelek Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Sue Chase
Director CESCO Partners Pty Ltd (Representing Mayfield Industries Pty Ltd)
Advisory Councillor Michael Tamasi
Director Bespoke Engineering
Advisory Councillor Fiona Lindquist
CEO SC Pannell
Advisory Councillor Penelope Bettison
COO VALO
Advisory Councillor Mel Kubisa
CEO Community Living Options
Advisory Councillor Brett Lawrence
General Manager Intercast & Forge Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Stephen Richter
Managing Director SJ Cheesman
Advisory Councillor Jon Seeley
Group Managing Director Seeley International Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Chris Stathy OAM
Director Key Tubing and Electrical Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Alister Haigh
CEO Haighs Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor Chris Hartwig
Managing Director Korvest Ltd
