Benjie is a highly experienced strategist and advisor with a proven track record in higher education, transnational education, growth strategy, governance, and commercialisation. As the Founder & Managing Principal of CoreBridge Advisory, Benjie partners with higher education and innovation sectors to drive growth, transformation, and long-term impact.

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With over 20 years of leadership experience, Benjie has shaped billion-dollar strategic initiatives, led international education expansion, and advised on investment strategies, mergers, and commercial ventures. Known for a data-driven, innovative, and outcome-focused approach, Benjie specialises in navigating complexity, securing high-value partnerships, and unlocking opportunities for organisations to thrive.

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Benjie’s expertise spans business strategy, financial leadership, market expansion, and organisational transformation, ensuring that every initiative delivers measurable success. A highly respected thought leader, Benjie has served on multiple boards and committees, guiding institutions in higher education, biotech, medtech, edtech, NGOs, healthcare, venture investment, commercialisation, and innovation.

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Key Projects & Achievements:
 

Higher Education & Transnational Education Initiatives

• Led a global expansion strategy, establishing campuses and partnerships across China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, USA and Europe.

• Developed the business case for an international education hub, ensuring financial viability and long-term growth.

• Conducted a major review of domestic and international campus operations, identifying opportunities for strategic realignment and impact.

• Provided strategic oversight on offshore partnerships, facilitating sustainable transnational education and R&D models.

Financial Strategy & Investment Leadership​

• Developed an investment framework to optimise the management of a $400M+ annual investment portfolio.

• Led the financial and commercial evaluations for high-profile partnerships and acquisitions in research, infrastructure, and industry collaboration.

• Developed the acquisition of an international education provider, ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Business Transformation & Commercialisation

• Spearheaded a university commercialisation strategy, driving growth in research spin-offs, industry partnerships, and investment ventures.

• Led the strategic and financial review of major research infrastructure investments and international NGO business development plans.

• Directed the digital and professional education strategy, developing a partnership model to scale online and professional learning initiatives.

• Managed the successful transition and divestment of a campus, ensuring continued educational access and a seamless stakeholder engagement process.

Governance, Boards, & Committees Leadership

• Avenu Learning LLC – Board Member (2023–2024)

• Phrenix Therapeutics Pty Ltd – Non-Executive Director (2022–2024)

• Myostellar Pty Ltd – Non-Executive Director (2022–2024)

• Flex Immunotherapeutic Pty Ltd – Non-Executive Director (2022–2024)

• Monash Commercial Pty Ltd – Non-Executive Director (2020–2024)

• Monash Investment Holdings Pty Ltd – Management Committee Member (2018–2024)

• National Centre for Healthy Ageing – Governance Committee Member (2020–2024)

• Artificial Heart Frontiers Program – Executive Committee Member (2022–2024)

• Joint Management Committee Monash-Southeast University – Committee Member (2020–2024)

• BioCurate Pty Ltd Coordination Committee (2018–2024)

• Finance ICT Board (Monash University) – Committee Member (2020–2024)

• FODMAP Steering Committee – Committee Member (2018–2022)

• The Pride Fund – Board Member (2024–Present)

• Transgender Victoria – Board Member & Executive Committee (2024–Present)

• Wellspring Centre Inc – Board Member & Executive Committee (2016–2022)

• Building Bridges – Advisory Board Member (2018–2022)