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This is what the
future of leadership
NEXT looks like in Cairns.
And it’s very
GEN exciting indeed.

They are passionate
about what they do,
take calculated risks, and work
extremely hard. They thrive on
innovation, are open to collaboration,
and think beyond the borders of TNQ to
forge new paths and paradigms. For
the most part, they are also
remarkably humble despite being part
of a generation often described as
self-centred. Most of the talent on our
Next Gen Index aren’t in leadership
positions just yet, but perhaps some of
them should be. As much as we
respect the established figures of the
old guard in local politics and business,
an injection of fresh talent in the
corridors of Cairns power might be
overdue. For the moment, the Next Gen
is too busy getting it done to think of
political coups and corporate takeovers
just yet.
With a view to the horizon, we want to
celebrate their successes and promote
a fresh wave of future leadership for
the city. The Next Gen Index was
compiled using the Tropic team’s own
selection combined with hundreds of
suggestions from readers on
TropicNow’s Facebook page.
Take a fresh look at our city’s young
movers and shakers and their role in
taking Cairns to the next level. You’ll be
hearing a lot more of them in coming
years, no doubt.

Troy Cavallaro
Tahlulah Tillet
Cass Olholm
Megan & Chris Thomas Tropic’s
Amy Eden Top 20
Annee Nguyen Index
Greta Stanley
Darren Barber &
Sam Kennis
Jamieson Baker
Clinton Fang Yuen