Claire Smith
Australian of the Year, Local Hero, QId 2025 | MC | Public Speaker | Keynote | Change Maker | Empowering Women in Business | Editor | R&D Tax Incentive Expert
Claire Smith is a business leader, speaker and community builder on the Sunshine Coast who blends sharp commercial strategy with big-hearted impact. As Managing Director of Forbes Meisner, she’s helped innovators and organisations turn complex projects into real-world results — and she brings that same practical, no-fluff approach to women building businesses. She’s also the founder of Barefoot on the Ground (a registered charity), currently leading a $4 million capital raising mission to protect wildlife and create a nature-connected legacy. In Lionhearted Launchpad, Claire helps women back themselves, build what matters, and grow with courage, clarity and momentum.