Raffy Sgroi is a seasoned business strategist and leadership consultant with over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce, Raffy brings both academic foundation and practical expertise to her role as a passionate advocate for skills development and inclusion.
With three decades of entrepreneurial expertise, Raffy has dedicated her professional career to driving meaningful change in organisations through strategic leadership and authentic diversity initiatives. Her extensive experience as a board director across multiple organisations has provided her with deep insights into governance, strategic planning, and organisational transformation.
As an industry advisor to both federal and local government, Raffy leverages her vast experience to inform policy and practice around inclusive business development and sustainable growth strategies. Her advisory work demonstrates her commitment to creating systemic change that extends beyond individual organisations.
Raffy’s professional mission centres on championing real inclusion and equal opportunity, working to break down barriers and create pathways for underrepresented groups to thrive in business environments. Her passion meets lived experience as she serves as a full-time carer for her brother-in-law, who has Down syndrome. This personal journey has given her a firsthand understanding of the importance of achieving true equality and providing meaningful support for families and caregivers.
Her approach to leadership consulting emphasises the critical intersection of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability as drivers of long-term organisational success. Through her board director roles and consulting work, Raffy has consistently demonstrated her ability to transform organisational cultures while delivering measurable business results.
Raffy’s passion for skills development, informed by both professional expertise and personal experience, has helped countless professionals advance their careers and reach their full potential. She continues to advocate for workplace environments where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is practised authentically, and sustainability principles guide decision-making at every level.
