10 Elite Businesswomen in Australia, 2025
ON THE COVER
Gheorg
Dr. Louise Metcalf has built a career at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business, driven by a passion for improving mental health. With expertise in organisational psychology and behavioural science, she has spent years working with businesses, governments, and educational institutions to develop resilience and leadership programs.
The Cultural Intelligence Project
Cara Peek’s journey in business has been anything but conventional. As a proud First Nations woman, she has always been deeply connected to her community and culture. She began her career as a lawyer but quickly realized that real change required a more hands-on approach. This realization led her to entrepreneurship, where she could design culturally intelligent solutions to systemic challenges.
Celsus
Di Mantell began her career as a Registered Nurse, quickly rising through the ranks to become the Nurse Unit Manager of the Intensive Care Unit in Wagga Wagga, NSW, at just 23 years old. This early leadership role ignited her passion for leading teams and driving change in healthcare. Over the years, she held various leadership positions, including Health Service Manager in Tumut, NSW, Executive Director of Nursing in Kalgoorlie, WA and Acting Executive Director Workforce WA Health to now being the CEO of a multibillion-dollar company.
WattleNest
Rachel Condos-Fields is the CEO and Founder of the WattleNest. She has always believed in the power of sport to connect and unite communities. Over the years, she heard numerous stories of hidden hardship within the athlete community, and she realized that many talented athletes faced financial barriers that prevented them from representing Australia on the international stage.
Left-handesign®
Radhika Mayani’s journey in business began with a deep passion for design and a strong commitment to sustainability. After spending over a decade in the advertising and hospitality industries, she noticed the significant waste generated by these sectors, particularly in the form of single-use paper products. This realization sparked her determination to find a more sustainable way to create everyday products without compromising on beauty or functionality.
yLead
Zoe Meredith-Brown
Zoe Meredith-Brown’s journey in business began in 2013 when she participated in a yLead In School program during her Year 10 studies. This experience ignited a passion for leadership and empowerment, shaping the path she would later follow, as Prefect at St John’s Anglican College and attendee for the Australian Student Leadership Conference in 2015. Her involvement with yLead continued after graduation, where she volunteered extensively.
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