Geoff Smith

Geoff is a social entrepreneur and inclusion advocate committed to reducing unemployment and increasing tech skills for young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. A data analyst by trade, Geoff puts into action the idea that technology can create work and wealth for disadvantaged communities. Prior to being CEO, Geoff worked as an analyst at energy and logistics multinationals and not-for-profit organisations.

Geoff became passionate about autism employment and social enterprise during his tenure as an Executive of a Disability Employment organisation. He views social enterprise as the vehicle for unlocking autistic talent pools for traditional employers. Geoff holds Bachelors Degrees in Business Management (International Business) and Arts (International Relations), and a Masters of International and Community Development. Geoff is the 2025 QLD Australian of the Year, 2024 Social Impact Leadership Australia Fellow. a 2022 Westpac Social Change Fellow, a Snow Social Entrepreneur, and an AMP Tomorrow Maker.