Alumni
The investor banking on the next generation
When Edmond Lee graduated with a commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, he never envisaged his career would have a second act – in financial education.
Published 31 Mar 2026
FBE Newsroom
Alumni
2026 Melbourne Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner
Melbourne’s business leaders, Faculty alumni, and the wider community gathered for an evening of celebration inside the iconic NGV for the 16th annual Melbourne Foundation Dinner, to support the future of the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Published 04 Mar 2026
Alumni
FBE celebrates 100th anniversary with centenary launch event
On October 31, the Faculty of Business and Economics invited alumni and staff to launch FBE100, a year-long celebration of the Faculty’s centenary.
Published 02 Dec 2024
Alumni
From garage experiments to ice cream empire
At just 30 years old, Cian Dawson co-founded GYM BOD, a health-conscious ice cream company that has earned back-to-back spots on the Australian Financial Review Fast Starters list. From its humble beginnings in a Toowoomba garage, the company has become one of Australia's fastest-growing businesses.
Published 28 Nov 2024
Management
Sliding doors: Abraham Hito
All kinds of doors open when you finish your undergraduate studies. For some, it’s not until they see what’s on the other side that they realise where their interests really lie. For Master of Management student Abraham Hito, this meant post-graduate study and a move to Melbourne.
Published 07 Aug 2024
Alumni
2023 Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner
On Thursday 2 March Australia’s business leaders gathered at the National Gallery of Victoria to attend the 2023 Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner. This 13th annual event was a night of connection, fundraising and celebration.
Published 08 Mar 2023
Bachelor of Commerce
A giant impact
Rachel Yang – recipient of the 2022 Rising Star for Young Alumni Award – shares how she arrived at a place of making change.
Published 22 Jun 2022
Alumni; Awards
The Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics 2022 Annual Dinner
The twelfth annual Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner was held on Wednesday evening to great fanfare at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Published 04 Mar 2022
Bachelor of Commerce
Business as a force for good with Afra Cader
Afra Cader likes to do things a little differently. She’s been a student, a consultant, and an activist. Now, she’s rethinking the way we work, understanding how we can bridge our skills and education to create meaningful social change.
Published 10 Jun 2021
Entrepreneurship
The Changing Landscape of Australian Venture Capital
Journey into the young yet burgeoning space of venture capital, with VC leaders Leila Lee (BCom, BA 2008) and Nicole Small (BCom and BEng 2005; MBA 2010).
Published 14 Apr 2021
Alumni; Awards
Five in Five with Lucy Liu
Alumni Rising Star Award 2021
Start-up advisor, Lucy Liu, says that people and timing are the key ingredients to success.
Published 18 Mar 2021
Alumni; Awards
Paul Hameister OAM receives Leadership Award
From being immersed in big nature to making big decisions in the business world, Paul Hameister has conquered them all.
Published 18 Mar 2021
Alumni; Awards
Mr David Crawford AO honoured with Outstanding Achievement award
Vision, integrity and family make up the pillars of success for David Crawford AO (BCom 1966, LLB 1973), who has dedicated his life to serving some of Australia’s largest public companies, sporting organisations and arts and educational institutions.
Published 18 Mar 2021
Alumni; Industry
More investment in early childhood strategies is needed for wider social and economic reform
Zac Hatzantonis (BCom 1994) used her economics degree to pursue a career in public policy, and is now a partner at PwC Australia. She tells us what inspired her passion for policy reform, particularly in early childhood education and care.
Published 08 Mar 2021
Accounting
Five in Five with Professor Stewart Leech
The music industry’s loss of a potential drumming star has become a huge gain for the world of accounting internationally. Professor Stewart Leech is one of three individuals inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame this year, and in this interview, we uncover his contributions and achievements.
Published 01 Mar 2021
Alumni; Industry
Does AI make work more human?
Business and Economics alum Yun-Han Lee (BCom 2006) is a Director in Human Capital – Organisation Transformation at Deloitte, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this article, he shares his thoughts on rethinking diversity to create teams that harness the best of both worlds: human nature and artificial intelligence.
Published 08 Jan 2021
Alumni; Bachelor of Commerce; Marketing
Why saying yes to the small things matters: QandA with alum Sarah Gundlach
Without a clear career plan in mind, Sarah Gundlach (BCom 2011; BCom Hons 2012; MCom Marketing 2013) has succeeded in pushing boundaries and unlocking new achievements. Here she shares her thoughts on responding to change, keeping an open approach and understanding yourself, especially in times of uncertainty.
Published 08 Dec 2020
Alumni
Learning from the hidden gems
Some students know exactly what they want to do long before they finish their studies. For others, being open to different opportunities can help them find their dream job.
Published 15 Nov 2018
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