The Australian Industry Group is a peak employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. While a truly national organisation, Australian Industry 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
Australian Industry Group Head – South Australia
0404 391 524
estha.vanderlinden@australianindustrygroup.com.au
Emma Bottomley
Business Solutions Manager
0434 995 101
emma.bottomley@australianindustrygroup.com.au
Susan Babidge
Legal Practitioner – South Australia
(08) 8394 0039
susan.babidge@australianindustrygroup.com.au
The Australian Industry Group’s South Australian Advisory Council plays a vital role in helping inform the policy direction of Australian Industry 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 Australian Industry Group remains at the cutting edge of policy debate and legislative change.
President | Mr Mark Nykiel
Director - Philmac
CEO - Aliaxis Asia Pacific
Deputy President | Mr Adrian Fahey
CEO - SAGE Automation Pty Ltd
Vice President | Mr David Heaslip
Managing Director - Century Products
(SA) Pty Ltd
Secretary Treasurer | Mr David McNeil OAM
Chairman - Tyree Industries
Advisory Councillor | Mr Michael Tamasi
Director - Bespoke Engineering
Advisory Councillor | Ms Mel Kubisa
CEO - Community Living Options
Advisory Councillor | Mr Peter Millard
Chief Operating Officer - Haigh’s Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor | Mr Brett Lawrence
General Manager - Intercast & Forge Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor | Mr Chris Stathy OAM
Director - Key Tubing and Electrical Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor | Mr Chris Hartwig
Managing Director - Korvest Ltd
Advisory Councillor | Ms Fiona Lindquist
CEO - SC Pannell
Advisory Councillor | Mr Jon Seeley
Group Managing Director - Seeley International Pty Ltd
Advisory Councillor | Mr Stephen Richter
Managing Director - SJ Cheesman
Advisory Councillor | Mr Andrew Rowe
Group CEO - Mayfield Group Holdings Ltd
Advisory Councillor | Ms Sue Raw
CEO - Lutheran Disability Services