Meet our board

Chairperson

Nicholas has an extensive governance and strategic board career, having served on over 40 boards. Appointed chair of Renew Adelaide in 2015, Nicholas initiated a strategic shift to place greater emphasis on economic development. He is deeply committed to promoting vibrancy and diversity in South Australia, recognising that these factors contribute to prosperity for all.

Nicholas brings a broad range of experience in various industries spanning manufacturing, food and agriculture, biotech, industrial advocacy, entrepreneurship, tertiary education, retail, charity NFP philanthropy and financial services.

Nicholas starts most mornings with a strong espresso at Lucia’s in Adelaide Central Market and also finds time to unwind with a good book, a game of backgammon, and exploring new culinary endeavors in the kitchen.

Deputy Chair

With experience in scaling her own small businesses to significant scale, Sarah has intimate knowledge of the intricacies and challenges of entrepreneurship. As a US-expat, Sarah now proudly calls Adelaide home and applies her knowledge in business operations and a Master in Business Administration to advise and mentor the Renew Adelaide community.

Championing women entrepreneurs through her work at SBE Australia, Sarah is the perfect Deputy Chair for a female-led organisation such as Renew Adelaide.

Sarah loves to start her day with a soul-warming cinnamon tea from Cielo in Adelaide Arcade and finish it with a cheeky natural red at LOC Bottle Bar.

Dave’s journey with Renew Adelaide started in 2014 with his first venture Created Range, a retail and art space in Regent Arcade, and with his second venture in 2017 with the street print magazine, Yewth Mag.  He is a successful multi-disciplinary artist with an impressive list of art projects in his portfolio including work with Adelaide Fringe, Illuminate Adelaide, RCC, multiple public artworks and the Renew Adelaide supported immersive art project Mr IST.

Dave is a mentor to emerging creatives and is our close informant of SA’s creative entrepreneurs, providing a unique perspective on the needs and barriers within the arts industry. When he isn’t being a creative superhero, Dave treats himself to a Ying Chow feast and a gallery trail in the West End. 

Launching natural wine bar, LOC Bottle Bar, via the Renew Adelaide program in the midst of a pandemic speaks volumes of Olivia’s tenacity. Thriving through the worst of it, Olivia now shares her small business experience, advice, and networks with Renew Adelaide ventures to better equip them for success.

Her ideal day out includes a coffee at Day Job, walking her dog Otto through Victoria Park Wetlands and finishing off with a Boulevardier at Smokelovers.

Andrew has his finger on the pulse of the SA property industry, keeping us informed of industry trends and forecasts. In addition to his contribution to the board, Andrew partners with Renew Adelaide via his work at Adelaide Arcade to offer opportunities to our ventures, bringing their unique concepts to life in the historic arcade.

Behind an enigmatic smile is a man who is a natural in front of a camera, loves cycling, crunching numbers, and a good launch party!

“The opportunity to help create a valuable connection between Renew Adelaide and the property industry for the broader community benefit is a really rewarding aspect of my work with the organisation”

Secretary

Kieren, our longest serving board member, joined in 2013 and has witnessed Renew Adelaide’s evolution into an organisation that approaches its activation projects with thoughtful curation. Through our partnership with Cowell Clarke, Kieren provides valuable and ongoing pro bono legal support to the Renew Adelaide team.

When he’s not playing social soccer or sipping negronis in the west end, you’ll find him at a Renew Adelaide event where he makes it his mission to purchase something from every venture launch he attends.

Treasurer

On top of Max’s contribution to the board as treasurer and regular presenter at Renew Adelaide info sessions, he also supports our ventures with business advisory services and financial advice via our pro-bono partnership with Bentleys SA.

Max is an avid traveler and loves to share his best travel tips. As a regular at Soi38 below the Renew Adelaide office, he insists you try the sago dumplings.