John Hardgrave is a postgraduate scholar and practitioner with a professional background in leadership, organisational governance, entrepreneurship and veteran advocacy. Having transitioned from a trade-qualified background and extensive service in the Australian Defence Force, John seeks to bring a grounded, experience-driven perspective to contemporary leadership and institutional reform.
John holds a number of qualifications including a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership.
John serves in advisory and governance capacities across several veteran-focused organisations, including the Australian War Memorial Veterans Advisory Group and the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation. John's academic and professional interests intersect around leadership capability, structural reform, and post-service transition pathways for veterans.
