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Michael Sharpe is a passionate advocate of the opportunities for Australian business in the Advanced Manufacturing sector, Defence Industry, Nuclear Industry and the emerging Space sector.  He also has positive things to say about the emerging green economy and green industry.  Listen in and be swept up in is enthusiasm and infectious positive.

In the episode, Host James Scotland speaks with Michael about the power of the Australian family businesses and the amazing leaps forward being taken by the manufacturing sector in Australia. Michael explains the importance of collaboration especially with research institutions and the opportunities available when you digitalise your operations. And Michael provides real examples: examples of successful Australian businesses doing great things.

In the second half, James and Michael examine the multiple opportunities emerging within the Defence Industry, with the new AUKUS deal with the United States and the United Kingdom, and with the emerging space sector.

For more about the business opportunities in the AUKUS contact, click here

To follow Michael, his Linked In profile is here.

James Scotland

After a long career in multiple aspects of supply chain management, corporate training and business advisory, James brings a business improvement mindset to his role as General Manager of Supply Chain Resilience for Ai Group. A skilled communicator and adviser, James has been involved with Oil & Gas, the Defence industry and supply chain across the board for over 40 years.

James has a Masters degree in International Management and a partially completed Doctor of Business Administration. He says he'll get around to finishing it when he retires.