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| Stephanie Alexander |
Chef & Food Writer
Stephanie Alexander is a well regarded Melbourne chef and owner of award winning Melbourne restaurants Stephanie’s in Fitzroy and Hawthorn East. She has received a number of personal awards including the first ever Special Crown awarded by the Age Good Food Guide for personal distinction. Stephanie is a champion for the quality and diversity of Australian food, a published writer and lobbyist for kitchen garden programs in Victorian primary schools.
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| Maggie Beer |
Gourmet
In the verdant fields of the Barossa valley Maggie and husband Colin have carved out a niche market for gourmet food and wine. From their beginnings in 1973, Maggie now runs Maggie Beer’s Farm House, a 7-day-a-week outlet selling her full product range, including wines from the couple’s 25 years of grape growing. Her products sell on the national and international market and Maggie has become renowned for her work in facilitating the exchange of ideas and information between food growers, producers and consumers.
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| Neil Perry |
A culinary powerhouse
Originator of popular restaurant group, Rockpool, Neil Perry has become a celebrity of the Australian culinary landscape. His philosophy follows a dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients and it’s this, accompanied by excellent service and aptly chosen locations, which draw a replenishing line of curious and loyal diners alike. Neil’s success attracts international recognition and a string of awards. |
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| Tom Potter |
Founder, Eagle Boys Pizza
With no job and little education, Tom Potter borrowed the money to launch his Eagle Boys Pizza brand and it was a risk that paid off. He now operates 145 stores nationally and sold the brand in New Zealand after building the business to 40 stores. Eagle Boys remains one of a few wholly Australian owned and originated fast food companies whose expertise is exported globally. In 1994 Tom accepted a scholarship to attend Harvard Business School and graduated Valedictorian. Today, Eagle Boys is expanding into Asia and the company’s $100M plus turnover looks set to rise with the dough. |
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| Peter Ritchie |
Founder, McDonald's Aust.
Peter Ritchie was the first employee of the McDonald's system outside North America. In 1973, Peter was appointed Managing Director Australia. During the 70s and 80s he played a major role in every aspect of the company’s development and later, under his leadership as Chief Executive, McDonald’s Australia grew to more than 500 stores and 50,000 employees. He is now a director of many blue chip Australian companies, including Seven Network, Mortgage Choice, Tennis Australia, 1800 Reverse and University of NSW foundation. |
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