Robert Ravens
Robert Ravens was born and educated in Sydney, and is a graduate of Sydney University (BA, BSc,) and of the University of NSW ( MBA). After 40 years in senior management positions within the chemical industry both in Australia and Asia he retired from his last full time role as CEO of Incitec Industrial Chemicals in 2003. Since then, he has been engaged in chairmanship and mentoring roles in start-up and small business enterprises and purchased Bridestowe Estate in 2007.
Since acquisition, Bridestowe Estate has grown to become one of Tasmania’s most acclaimed small businesses and has been recognised for agricultural and commercial excellence nationally and internationally.
Bridestowe Estate’s engagement with Asia, particularly China, has drawn attention to its location and products and it is now recognised in China as a “must visit“ destination. In November 2104, Bridestowe Estate won the inaugural Australia China Business Council Award for Entrepreneurship and influence in China. In April 2015, Bridestowe Estate won acclaim, being presented, in Hong Kong, with the AusCham/Westpac Award for Excellence in Agriculture, Food and Beverages.
The business was the winner of Telstra Regional Small Business Award for Tasmania in July 2015 and in August 2015, American Express nominated Bridestowe Estate as one of Australia’s forty most inspiring and engaging small businesses.
About Gavin Stewart - Marketing Director, Ashton Media
Gavin Stewart is the Marketing Director and co-founder of Ashton Media, leaders in the creation, production and marketing of highly targeted, invitation-only, executive conferences. Gavin is an expert B2B marketer with over 13 years experience delivering event audiences. Specialties include: audience development, marketing strategy, email marketing, DM, SEO, SEM, analytics, social media, creative and sales.