Haileluel Gebresilassie

Haileluel Gebresilassie is a prominent Ethiopian-Australian community leader and business professional in Melbourne, Australia, recognized for his work in diversity and community development, and for co-founding the Blue Nile Business Masterclass at the University of Melbourne. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the African community.

Community and business leadership: He is a specialist in community engagement and business leadership with
experience in government, higher education, and grassroots organizations.

Entrepreneurship: He is the Managing Director of Hailes G&M Pty Ltd.

Recognition: He received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2019 for his services to the African community in Australia.

Education initiative: He co-founded the Blue Nile Business Masterclass at the University of Melbourne.

Other awards: He has also been recognized with the Winston Churchill Fellowship and the Melbourne Award