New Deputy Chairs
Alicia Genet, Head of Public Affairs and Sustainability at Santos Ltd and Trevor Cooke, CEO of Commercial & General.
Board farewells
Deputy Chairs, Matt Clemow and Penny Gale who both joined the board in 2016 have retired. Matt was also the Committee for Adelaide’s General Manager in 2014 prior to the Committee hiring its first CEO, Jodie van Deventer in 2016.
Riverbank Precinct Code Amendment Submission
Our Riverbank Precinct is a vital part of our city’s cultural identity and contributes to the vibrancy that millions of locals and visitors are attracted to each year. To grow our state’s economy, create jobs and deliver a more prosperous future, we need to invest in projects that attract more locals, visitors, and businesses to […]
The potential of renewable energy: How can we use it to our advantage?
Earlier this month in collaboration with the University of Adelaide we hosted a workshop that delved into the potential of renewable energy and discussed how we can harness this to benefit South Australia. RAA’s Ben Flink, Senior Manager Business Innovation, facilitated the session and guest speakers provided us with some inspiration, Prof. Zaiping Guo, University of Adelaide, Owen Sharpe, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group and […]
Electric Vehicle Fleet Pledge Program – Call for Foundation Partners
Following on from our event earlier this month where we explored how South Australia is positioned regarding the electric vehicle transition, Committee for Adelaide stakeholders have been invited to participate in the state government’s Electric Vehicle Fleet Pledge program aimed at helping fleets transition to electric vehicles. Funded and administered by the Department for Energy and […]
Adelaide Connected – New website and more!
Earlier this month we announced our rebranded program, ADELAIDE CONNECTED, formerly Adelaide Abroad. The response to our new website has been amazing so far as people continue to interact with the platform. We want this website to be a hub of information for expats, skilled migrants, interstate arrivals and people living abroad who are interested […]
Introducing Adelaide Connected
The Committee for Adelaide is proud to announce our rebranded program, ADELAIDE CONNECTED, formerly Adelaide Abroad. Adelaide Connected aims to connect expats, skilled migrants, interstate arrivals and people living abroad who are interested in living in Adelaide and South Australia with individuals, businesses and organisations to help them navigate job and lifestyle opportunities in our […]
A message from our CEO Bruce Djite
It’s almost been a month since I took the role as CEO of the Committee for Adelaide. Thank you to our Chairman, Professor David Lloyd and the Board for having the faith and confidence in me to lead the next exciting chapter of this organisation. I’d like to pay tribute and thank Jodie van Deventer […]
Labour force survey results
We recently undertook a member survey to find out how members were fairing in relation to skills shortages and workforce planning as businesses continue to grapple with the impacts of the pandemic and border closures. Key highlights: members felt much more positive about the remainder of the year with 71% reporting business prospects were better […]
A message from outgoing CEO Jodie van Deventer
To see the Committee for Adelaide continue to grow into a sustainable and respected organisation has been a privilege and I depart as CEO today optimistic and excited about our city’s future. Our city needs the Committee for Adelaide. Our city needs business and organisations that are willing to step up and commit their experience, […]
