I also act as an advisor to a number of technology startups including legal technology and blockchain, Legaler.

I operate business as a beautifully balanced ecosystem, describing myself as a heart centred leader. The work I do brings me great joy and the people I work with are more family than “clients and stakeholders”.

I am a global citizen, passionate about our planet and people.

I am also a proud descendant of land owners in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea. 🇵🇬

The stuff that makes my heart soar is:

➡️ Contributing to the future of PNG through education opportunities in Australia – and looking to disrupt traditional models of delivery and curriculum to create a relevant, affordable and empowering system.

➡️working with leaders who have pure intentions for progress. Those with good hearts , smart minds and committed to combining our traditions and technology to serve our country , our people and our earth well.

➡️ business’ that look beyond themselves to see what positive and sustainable contributions they can make to the community and beyond. Shared economy. Humanity in Business. Social Enterprise. 🌎

➡️ questioning habits and expectations that don’t serve us or the world we live in today and its possibilities. Like the belief that time = money, how success is defined, and that money is only one form of value exchange. Leveraging technology for opportunities.

Let’s make people and planet our priority and the rewards will be there for all.

I’m also the Ambassador for the League Of Extraordinary Women for the Gold Coast. I create events to support women on the entrepreneurial journey that want real connections. I travel to PNG regularly.

From 2012 to 2018, he was Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock in Papua New Guinea. In addition, he was Chairman of the Boards of coffee, cocoa, PNG Cocoa Coconut Institute, oil palm, livestock and, the National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority.From 2012 to 2015, Dr. Ila’ava was Chair of the Codex Committee for North America South West Pacific Region. He also chaired the Asia Pacific Economic Community (APEC) Policy Partnership on Food Security (PPFS), and co-chaired the APEC Oceans
and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG) committees. He is a strong advocate for intra and inter-regional partnership and collaboration on food safety and fair practices in the food trade for inclusive health, wealth and growth, and has championed Small Island
Developing States, Africa and developing countries causes with a passion, since
2012.

His previous engagements include:
̣ Special Advisor to Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea;
̣ Chief Executive Officer, PNG Cocoa Coconut Research Institute Ltd;
̣ Principal and Managing Director, i 4 Nature Consultants Ltd;
̣ Adjunct Senior Research Fellow – School of Tropical Biology, James Cook University,
Cairns, Australia;
̣ Senior Environmental Scientist, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd;
̣ Lecturer, Department of Agriculture, PNG University of Technology.

Dr. Ila’ava holds the following qualifications:
̣ Doctor of Philosophy in Land and Food, University of Queensland, Australia;
̣ Master of Agriculture Studies, University of Queensland, Australia; and
̣ Bachelor of Agriculture with First Class Honours, University of Papua New Guinea.

Claudinei has held executive positions at leading multinational coffee companies such as Nestlé, Nespresso and 3corações. He has comprehensive expertise in product lifecycle management – from design, engineering to manufacturing and after sales – and excels at business process optimisation using the latest best practices and technological resources. He is uniquely positioned to support all coffee industry players, from farmers and roasters to global manufacturers and retailers.