At Mission Ready, we don’t wait for change—we build it. And right now, the momentum behind our mission is accelerating across the Tasman.
We’re proud to announce our powerhouse Advisory Board and mentor network for Mission Ready Australia. These are leaders who know what it takes to navigate disruption, scale opportuni
Meet the Mission Ready Australia Advisory Board
These are the seasoned leaders who are helping us align with the challenges and opportunities that matter most.
- Steve Johns – A transformation strategist who’s led innovation across global corporates and early-stage ventures. He has driven global growth for LAB3, Altra and Microsoft.
- Arthur Shih – CEO of Humanetix and former international expansion lead at Datacom, Arthur brings insight into scaling tech services, building global partnerships, and delivering high-impact technology solutions.
- Nathalie Van Nueten – Former PwC partner and now digital and data risk leader at Woolworths, Nathalie brings a sharp focus on digital resilience, talent pathways, and the workforce challenges facing large-scale transformation.
- Jannat Maqbool – Executive Director of the AI Researchers Association, strategic advisor at Y5, and a champion of digital inclusion with deep expertise in smart cities, policy, and education—and above all, an all-round good human.
- Midu Chandra – founder of Seen Ventures, ex GM of Innovation at Datacom, keynote speaker, and a proud champion of Mission Ready—Midu connects systems, people, and platforms to unlock scalable impact in learning and innovation ecosystems. He has helped hundreds of Mission Ready graduates into tech careers.
What’s Next?
This is just the beginning.
Next week we'll introduce our Australian mentors. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be profiling each of our advisors and mentors. You’ll hear why they’ve joined the Mission Ready movement—and what they believe Australia needs to build a more inclusive, responsive, and future-fit workforce.
Because preparing people for the future of work doesn’t start in a classroom. It starts with industry. With relevance. With momentum.
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