Hon. Bernie Ripoll

Hon. Bernie Ripoll is a seasoned strategic advisor and executive with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at The SAS Group and as Executive Chair and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Utilitas Group Pty Ltd, Ripoll focuses on leveraging bioHubs to provide local electricity and bioproducts. Other key roles include Director positions at BBL Group and Otivo, as well as a Non-Executive Director at Allianz Retire+. Ripoll is involved in public policy through the SMSF Association and has contributed to the Superannuation Industry Awards Selection Committee at Conexus Financial. A former Non-Executive Director at FEX Global and Inala Primary Care, Ripoll has also served on the board of Crohn’s & Colitis Australia. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Marketing from QUT and various leadership programs from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Trinity College.