Month: February 2017


Feb
2017

Myriam Borg – Create Australia Founder

categories: Interview

Over the course of a lengthy and successful professional career, Create Australia founder, Myriam Borg has played a critical role in the creation of the lost money refund industry in both Australia and New Zealand. Ms. Borg has further influenced the expansion of this industry by leveraging her position as general manager and CEO of Create Australia to train and coach agencies specializing in pursuing lost money refunds for consumers. In addition to serving in a position of executive leadership with Create Australia, Ms. Borg is also the author of “The Refund Consulting Program,” a book that has inspired countless others to pursue the lost funds and assets so many Australians and New Zealanders rightfully deserve. Continue reading for a Myriam Borg interview.

1.What do you do for work?

I’ve served as Create Australia’s general manager and CEO for the past 17 years or so. Create Australia is responsible for the creation of the lost funds industry, a niche training organization, we currently provide training for the lost funds industry for those interested in joining an $80 billion global industry that only continues to grow. The Create Australia blog and Create Australia twitter offer a deeper insight into Create Australia refund consulting for those inclined to learn more.

2. Why did you choose to pursue a career in the field in which you currently work?

Once I learned that so many people had funds and assets held in trust and were in need of expert assistance to secure those funds and assets, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to serve as a sort of modern-day Robin Hood by beginning the process of creating an entire industry devoted to securing lost funds and assets. It’s work with purpose!

3. In what way does your professional role make it possible for you to have a positive impact on others?

Our entire business model revolves around the simple goal of helping Australians and New Zealanders. Through our efforts, we have been able to help train highly motivated entrepreneurs who then go on to create agencies that secure the lost funds and assets to which their clients are legally entitled.

4. What is it that you enjoy most about living in New South Wales, Australia?

It is a wonderful place to live and work, and I especially enjoy that there are so many different ways to spend a day no matter what part of New South Wales you happen to be.

5. What do you do for recreation?

I enjoy sailing, and I often work remotely while sailing to and from faraway destinations with my family. I am also a big traveler, and love foreign destinations.

6. If you could travel anywhere outside of Australia, where would you go and why?

I am a beach girl, but I have never been to Hawaii, so I’d like to visit the Hawaiian islands at some point in the near future — it is my understanding that each island has succeeded in preserving its unique cultural identity while welcoming visitors to a place so many regard as paradise.

7. Aussie rules football, cricket, rugby or something else?

I tend to prefer water-sports, but I have attended and enjoyed quite a few cricket matches over the years. My kids enjoy them.

8. Is there an Australian you admire or who has had a profound influence on you personally or professionally? Explain.

Obviously, Robin Hood is not an Australian, but it is the legend of this English folk hero that has had the greatest impact on my professional career in the lost money refund industry.

9. What advice would you give to a first-time visitor to Australia?

I think visitors who really commit to educating themselves on Australia’s culture and history are far more likely to enjoy an enriching experience of Australia, it’s a beautiful country.

10. What is the funniest or strangest question a tourist has ever asked you about Australia?

Although many of my friends and family members have had quite a few interesting and comical encounters with tourists, I have yet to experience anything unexpected or outlandish thus far.

 

Myriam Borg contact information:
Myriam Borg LinkedIn
Myriam Borg Twitter
Myriam Borg Facebook

 

 

 

 


Feb
2017

Luigi Wewege

categories: Interview

Vivier Group, President and CEO – Luigi Wewege brings a tremendous amount of executive experience to his role. The position is specialized in banking, financial services, and with a large focus on international trade. Within Vivier, Luigi is responsible for the management of all the groups divisions, while also overseeing growth forecast reports for planned expansion across Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Mr. Wewege earned his MBA from the MIB – School of Management which is in Trieste, Italy. His masters focused on international business, and his undergraduate degree impressively was in three majors which were: finance, international business and management at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. In addition to his work with Vivier Group, Luigi is also a dedicated philanthropist who works with a large number of non-profit organizations in support of a wide range of international vital causes.

1.What do you do for work?

I currently serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Vivier & Co, also known as Vivier Financial Services. The boutique firm offers a complete financial package which includes: current accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, an online platform, and international money transfers.

 

2. Why did you choose to pursue a career in the field in which you currently work?

I have always been interested in international business, finance and trade, so was immediately fascinated by the long-term stability of New Zealand’s banking sector. I felt that global investors deserved access to the attractive rates there, as well as the inherent stability available to them through New Zealand’s financial markets.

 

3. In what way does your professional role make it possible for you to have a positive impact on others?

Through Vivier offered products and services, investors from all over the world are now able to receive a greater sense of security while benefiting from the superior deposit rates available in New Zealand.

 

4. What is it that you enjoy most about living in Auckland, New Zealand?

It has such a broad appeal, from the culture to the truly idyllic surroundings. Trying to identify one single aspect would be a disservice to the multitude of qualities that make Auckland a great place to live.

 

5. What do you do for recreation?

I enjoy participating in a variety of sports, several of which I played at a high level, which include: being a former national junior champion in swimming, and an National Collegiate Athletic Association golfer on scholarship in Missouri, USA.

 

6. If you could travel anywhere outside of Australia, where would you go and why?

We do a lot of business in Asia and more specifically Japan. I love experiencing the unique culture and history associated with their cities, and always learn plus experience something new each time I visit.

 

7. Aussie rules football, cricket, rugby or something else?

I love a good rugby match, but I’d much rather play than watch.

 

8. Is there an Australian you admire or who has had a profound influence on you personally or professionally? Explain.

There have been a large number of Australian economists to date, who have all had fascinating financial research published, and thus not sure I could limit my choice to just one single individual.

 

9. What advice would you give to a first-time visitor to Australia?

I would advise making an effort to find the out-of-the-way places that really demonstrate the more unique qualities possessed by Australia, but please note that this does requires quite a bit of patience and research.

 

10. What is the funniest or strangest question a tourist has ever asked you about Australia?

Most of the visitors I have encountered on my travels there have certainly been curious about the more unique aspects of Australian culture, but I can’t recall offhand having ever been asked anything overly strange or comical.