Adem Karafili

Adem is highly regarded as an industry leader and brings with him over 15 years’ worth of ‘real, hands on – in the business experience’. He is a critical member of the Investment Committee, with his role having an emphasis on executing the investment process, including the analysis and oversight of diligence in transactions. He is also heavily involved in advising partner companies on strategic planning and evaluating and implementing growth initiatives.

In his previous career, Adem was a highly effective executive across a range of sectors and industries, having spent the last seven years establishing Swisse as the leading global health and wellness brand before it’s sale to Biostime International for nearly $1.8bn. While at Swisse, Adem held senior positions of Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and finally the Managing Director.

Adem is a CPA, having studied a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) – Accounting. His leadership, analytical skills and can-do attitude are attributes that have delivered results in significantly improving businesses in today’s globally competitive economic environment.

Other key experiences:

• Chairman and founder of ANGL Korp
• Chairman of Top Shelf International Holdings
• Chairman of The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
• Chairs the 2030 Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games Taskforce which has the aim of bringing the Commonwealth Games to Regional Victoria
• Chairman of National Institute of Integrative Medicine
• Previously chaired the Celebrate Life Foundation (the community arm of Swisse)