Welcome to the Curtin Business School Alumni Association

Launched in June 2023, the Curtin Business School Alumni Association (CBSAA) is dedicated to enhancing the professional journey of Curtin Business School (CBS) alumni. Our mission is to establish a connected platform that fosters continual learning and meaningful engagement. We aspire to cultivate a robust global business network, facilitating connections, knowledge sharing, and the development of professional relationships.

Any graduate who has completed a business-related award course from Curtin University or formerly the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT) automatically becomes a member of CBSAA. We extend a warm invitation to our members to participate in a variety of activities to connect to like-minded graduates and engage in diverse initiatives, including:

• Mentoring
• Career coaching
• Networking
• Philanthropy
• Think-tank discussions

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President’s welcome

Welcome to the amazing community of business-minded alumni that is the Curtin Business School Alumni Association (CBSAA).

I invite you to think of us as a source of inspiration; a community where you can seek answers and insights, share knowledge, stories and experiences, foster industry connections, and benefit from networking and career coaching opportunities.

It’s been about 20 years since I graduated from Curtin University (BCom Marketing and Information Systems) but I still value enormously my ties with the university and its Business School alumni in particular.

Turning a loungeroom start-up into one of Australia’s leading market insights companies has been quite the journey, so I am especially honoured to be part of a new association dedicated to fostering continued learning and meaningful engagement.

I trust the CBSAA will become a valued part of your professional journey.

Marquis Pohla
CBSAA President

Non-Executive Committee

The Non-Executive Committee provides support, guidance, and advice to the Operational Committee to ensure the strategy is executed in support of Curtin Business School’s strategic priorities.

Marquis Pohla

President
BCom (Marketing & Information Systems)
Founder & Managing Director, Metrix Consulting

Kirsty Jones

Member
BCom (Accounting & Taxation)
Partner – Business Advisory & Taxation, PKF Perth

Melissa Thong

Member
BCom (Marketing)
Graduate Diploma in Management
Director of Strategy, Planning & Marketing Analysis, Curtin University

Kelly Townson

Member
BCom (Management & Marketing)
Group General Manager (Crown Resorts Foundation & Community Partnerships), Crown Resorts

Operational Committee

The Operational Committee closely works with the Non-Executive Committee and Curtin University Advancement Office to implement the strategic plan, initiate fundraising efforts for CBSAA activities, and organise meaningful events for members. It includes a Director, Treasurer, Secretary, Sponsorship Lead, and Event Team.

Brody Close

Director
BCom (Accounting & Taxation)
Consultant – Corporate & International Taxation, BDO Australia

Jessica Gunawan

MBA (Global)
Marketing Coordinator, Training Alliance Group

Sarah Kahle

Master of Business Administration
Entrepreneurship Program and Community Manager, Curtin University

Anthony Say

PhD Candidate
BCom (Hons, Marketing)
BCom (Management and Marketing)
Managing Director, Say Family Super Pty Ltd.

Get in touch

Have a question? Reach out to Xavier Wong, Alumni and Development Coordinator for the Faculty of Business and Law at +61 8 9266 5074 or CBS-Alumni@curtin.edu.au. Stay informed about our upcoming activities and events by joining the CBSAA LinkedIn Group.