Attie has over fifteen years of experience as a leader, consultant and marketer launching and growing brands in the food and agribusiness sector. She has strong skills in strategy, planning and a well developed financial acumen.

She currently holds a role as the Marketing Manager for Hall Chadwick QLD, a Queensland based accounting firm with a strong focus in the agricultural sector. Additionally, she heads up strategic growth and marketing as a Founder and Director of her own coffee business Grounds Keeper Willie.

From here, Attie spent several years working in Canada consulting to food and agribusinesses, playing a strategic role in their product innovation, growth and social responsibility. While in Canada, she also started her journey in entrepreneurship, launching a coffee roasting business that provided opportunities for underprivileged youth.

Having now founded two companies, Attie is passionate about growing brands and industry collaboration and her first-hand lens as a business founder provides a unique and valuable perspective.

As a leader, she is driven by purpose. Her experience as a mentor coupled with establishing a business program to drive social change, has developed her skills to keep community impact front of mind.