Meet the Founding Team
Every great community starts with a group of people who trust each other enough to build something together. Ours is no different.
The founding members of Business Networking Events didn't meet by accident. We came together through years of shared experience in another business networking group(s) — side by side in leadership, in the trenches of running events, and in the honest conversations that happen when people genuinely invest in each other's success. That foundation of trust, built over time and tested in real rooms with real people, is exactly what inspired us to take what we'd learned and create something new — something community-driven, education-focused, and built for the broader business community.
You can reach us by email connect@bneau.com and if you would like to talk or have a virtual call, we would be more than happy connect.
Our events are shown here: https://businessnetworkingevents.au/
Here's who we are.
Paul Kingston — Director & Founder, VIXTRO IT & Cybersecurity | Adaptive Telecom | ORDITOR Cyber Awareness Training
Events Leader & Co-Founder
20+ years in technology consulting across public and private sectors, with a decade of university and TAFE teaching. Former President of a national business networking group and the driving force behind Business Networking Events.
Jake Taylor — Director, Sterling Grange Financial Advisors
Events Leader & Director
Former President and Vice President of a business networking group, Jake brings structured thinking, a sharp professional network, and a genuine commitment to making every event deliver real value.
Saville "Sav" Coble — Director, Luminous Studios
Corporate Photography | Creative Lead
The creative eye behind every Business Networking Events production. Former Treasurer of a national networking group, Sav ensures every event is as visually compelling as it is professionally valuable.
Justin Shiong — Director & Founder, Oscar & Charles Finance Group | WeDoVAs
Residential & Commercial Finance Broking | Managed Offshore Staffing Solutions
Covering finance broking and managed offshore staffing solutions, Justin brings infectious energy, a sharp eye for AI tools, and the kind of drive that turns ideas into action.
Tracy Liang — Director, Elevation10x
Accounting | Mergers & Acquisitions
Tracy combines M&A precision with a forward-thinking approach to data and AI, and leads outreach and growth for Business Networking Events alongside our upcoming business webinar series.
Tom Au — Business Development, Procella Insurance Solutions
Business Insurance Broking
Deep knowledge of commercial insurance with a genuine passion for practical AI application in business — and his own ventures on the horizon.
Together, we're not just a group of businesses sharing a calendar invite. We're a team with a shared history, a common belief in the value of genuine connection, and a real commitment to building something that benefits every business that walks through the door.
We're glad you're here.
