Program & Experience Leads
Oversee cohort planning, mentor coordination and member experience from application to alumni transition.
Our people
The operations team keeps Investing In Greatness moving.
Alumni and values-aligned professionals lead day-to-day delivery, partnerships and member care so advisors and cohorts can thrive.
What we do
The operations team designs programs, builds systems and stewards relationships so IIG can deliver impact with excellence.
- Strategic leadership Guide program direction, governance partnerships and the Investor Nexus of mentors alongside the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
- Digital & storytelling Share member wins, manage media production and keep our community connected across platforms.
- Sponsorship & partnerships Build relationships with investors, sponsors and supporters to extend cohort opportunities.
- People & operations Coordinate HR, cohort communications and admin support so every session runs smoothly.
How we operate
- Values-led: service to others, initiative, accountability and self-growth.
- Collaborative: work closely with directors, advisors and cohort leads.
- Responsive: communicate promptly and clearly with all stakeholders.
- Strategic: align daily operations with IIG’s mission and long-term vision.
Roles across the team
Partnerships & Engagement
Build relationships with sponsors, funders and community allies while coordinating networking nights and public events.
Communications & Storytelling
Share member wins, manage digital platforms, produce resources and steward IIG’s voice across campaigns.
Meet the operations team
Our team blends lived experience with professional expertise across storytelling, sponsorship, digital media and people development.
Jean Mike Jabo
Managing Director. Jean steers overall strategy, governance partnerships and program quality across IIG.
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Michelle Neale
Digital & Media Expert. Michelle produces campaigns, multimedia and digital experiences that amplify the voices of IIG members and alumni.
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Jal Gogouk
Sponsorship Manager. Jal cultivates financial relationships and co-designs value-aligned sponsorship opportunities for the community.
Olivia Johnson
HR & People Relations. Olivia supports recruitment, wellbeing and the systems that keep members, advisors and alumni connected.
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Duku Forè
Cohort & Advisor Engagement Lead. Duku nurtures the advisor network and alumni community and represents IIG.
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Cece Sifa
Operations and community specialist supporting event delivery, alumni engagement and member onboarding.
Connect on LinkedInExpectations we live by
Team members are custodians of IIG’s reputation and role models for cohort members.
- Professionalism Represent IIG with integrity across public, private and online spaces; dress appropriately for the audience and setting.
- Preparation Attend meetings ready to contribute, meet deadlines without reminders and document decisions clearly.
- Collaboration Engage respectfully, especially in moments of disagreement, and seek support when unsure about a process.
Code of conduct essentials
- Treat everyone with dignity and fairness; zero tolerance for bullying, discrimination or harassment.
- Disclose conflicts of interest promptly to directors or the operations lead.
- Use IIG resources responsibly and only for authorised purposes.
- Maintain professionalism on social media; obtain consent before sharing identifiable content.
- Never attend duties under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
Join or collaborate with the team
We’re always keen to meet people whose skills align with IIG’s mission and values.
Whether you are an alumni ready to step into greater responsibility, a professional keen to volunteer time or an organisation wanting to partner, we would love to hear from you.
How we onboard
- Values and cultural alignment conversation.
- Role scoping with directors and advisors.
- Shadowing and knowledge transfer alongside existing team members.
- Ongoing mentoring and peer support circles.
Operations team
Together we invest in greatness
If you have skills that can strengthen the IIG experience, we’d love to explore how we can collaborate.