EDITOR ’ S COMMENT
GREETINGS ALL !
I hope you ’ re as excited for this month ’ s issue as I am ! The story topics for August revolve around thought leadership , technology leaders as well as the best places to do business . In addition , we ’ ll take a close , in-depth look at the man behind Caterpillar ’ s largest distributor , Hastings Deering CEO Dean Hehmet .
Our thought leadership feature is one I ’ m particularly delighted about , as we explore the creation , development and expansion of American surf-and-skate startup Jelly Skateboards , which will be making its way to Australia in the near future . Three years into the company ’ s existence , Jelly Skateboards president and co-founder Sven Alwerud discussed his innovative bulletproof skateboards , the company ’ s philanthropic work and how he intends to make an impact on the Australian market .
Next Alexandra Tselios , the founder of one of Australia ’ s top opinion sites The Big Smoke , will discuss technological barriers for retail companies going digital . Tselios will look at reasons retailers are beginning to put funds into online strategies as the industry continues adapting to today ’ s society .
And finally , Business Review Australia reveals the top-10 international cities for Aussies to do business . This is a good read for executives contemplating business expansion or relocation , providing them the top places for them to consider . Can you guess which city takes the top spot ? Enjoy the issue !
ERIC HARDING
Editor eric . harding @ businessreviewaustralia . com
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