Business leaders launch national network

A network for Australia’s most senior Jewish business leaders is launching in the wake of the devastating Bondi attack, with a focus on uniting Jewish executives, entrepreneurs and changemakers.

The Jewish Executives Organisation (JEO) has been established by Jewish businessman Daniel Willis, who is the founder and CEO of advertising agency Claxon, along with respected community leader Rabbi Adi Cohen, with applications now open for chapters on the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne.

The pair had been quietly establishing the not-for-profit organisation since July last year ahead of a planned launch later this year, but following the events in Bondi they have brought that forward, believing it’s more important than ever that Jewish business leaders have a place to come together and connect.

“What happened on the shores of our most famous beach is beyond heartbreaking and sadly, was the culmination of two years of totally unchecked antisemitism in Australia,” Willis said.

“Australians broadly have responded in the most uplifting way and we’re incredibly grateful for that, but I also think it’s stirred a powerful mindset shift among the Jewish community, particularly non-practising Jews.”