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I'm Adam Blake, an executive leader with international experience across private, government, university, and consultancy sectors. I have led CEO, board, and C-Suite roles and specialize in strategy, risk management, governance, and driving sustainable growth. Most recently I led Blundstone through its brand transformation and global expansion, growing revenue and expanding our international footprint from 10 to 50+ markets. I'm a natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives on turning ideas into lasting impact for brands, partners and people. I'm committed to building high-performing teams, forging productive partnerships with government, industry and academia, and delivering value through bold, responsible growth across the private and public sectors.…I'm Adam Blake, an executive leader with international experience across private, government, university, and consultancy sectors. I have led CEO, board, and C-Suite roles and specialize in strategy, risk management, governance, and driving sustainable growth. Most recently I led Blundstone through its brand transformation and global expansion, growing revenue and expanding our international footprint from 10 to 50+ markets. I'm a natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives on turning ideas into lasting impact for brands, partners and people. I'm committed to building high-performing teams, forging productive partnerships with government, industry and academia, and delivering value through bold, responsible growth across the private and public sectors.

Adam Blake

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I'm Adam Blake, an executive leader with international experience across private, government, university, and consultancy sectors. I have led CEO, board, and C-Suite roles and specialize in strategy, risk management, governance, and driving sustainable growth. Most recently I led Blundstone through its brand transformation and global expansion, growing revenue and expanding our international footprint from 10 to 50+ markets. I'm a natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives on turning ideas into lasting impact for brands, partners and people. I'm committed to building high-performing teams, forging productive partnerships with government, industry and academia, and delivering value through bold, responsible growth across the private and public sectors.…I'm Adam Blake, an executive leader with international experience across private, government, university, and consultancy sectors. I have led CEO, board, and C-Suite roles and specialize in strategy, risk management, governance, and driving sustainable growth. Most recently I led Blundstone through its brand transformation and global expansion, growing revenue and expanding our international footprint from 10 to 50+ markets. I'm a natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives on turning ideas into lasting impact for brands, partners and people. I'm committed to building high-performing teams, forging productive partnerships with government, industry and academia, and delivering value through bold, responsible growth across the private and public sectors.

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I’m Adam Blake, an executive leader with international experience across private, government, university, and consultancy sectors. I have led CEO, board, and C-Suite roles and specialize in strategy, risk management, governance, and driving sustainable growth. Most recently I led Blundstone through its brand transformation and global expansion, growing revenue and expanding our international footprint from 10 to 50+ markets. I’m a natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives on turning ideas into lasting impact for brands, partners and people.

I’m committed to building high-performing teams, forging productive partnerships with government, industry and academia, and delivering value through bold, responsible growth across the private and public sectors.

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Joint Chief Executive Officer at Blundstone Australia

October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025

Full P&L responsibility, long-term financial modelling, commercial strategy, risk management, governance, corporate communications, product design and innovation, global distribution, and ESG.

Co-Chief Operating Officer at Blundstone Australia

January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020

Global brand management, marketing, corporate communications, digital and e-commerce, product range management and design, global markets and distribution, sales, and people and culture.

Global Head of Brand, Design, Consumer Engagement and Strategy at Blundstone Australia

July 1, 2015 - January 31, 2020

Led global brand architecture transformation, establishment of a new Global brand management model, international market expansion (EU, UK, Americas, Asia), distributor onboarding, market planning, research, ESG program initiation, product strategy, and D2C growth.

National Manager, Business Growth and Design Integration Services at Commonwealth Department of Industry

October 1, 2012 - July 31, 2015

Led the Design Integration Program, building design and brand capability for Australian SMEs; scaled support to 40+ businesses including Blundstone.

National Programs and Partnerships Director at University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC)

January 1, 2009 - October 31, 2012

Oversaw government-funded industry programs, partnerships, and business advisory services; led design and brand capability initiatives.

Director Communications, Partnerships and Business Development at The Sax Institute

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Strategic partnership development, fundraising, co-investments in research assets, and corporate communications.

Senior Program Manager, Strategy Department at Premier's Department NSW

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

Led community strategy development and cross-government programs targeting capacity building in disadvantaged locations.

Senior Program Manager, NSW Department of Ageing and Disability at NSW Department of Ageing and Disability

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001

Managed program delivery and policy initiatives to support ageing and disability services.

Senior Program and Policy Manager at Tasmanian Council of Social Services

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000

Led policy development and program initiatives aimed at social services improvements.

Chief Executive Officer at Blundstone Australia

October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025

Full P&L, long-term financial modelling and commercial strategy; risk management and governance; corporate communications; product design and innovation; global distribution; ESG initiatives; led brand transformation and international growth, expanding from 10 to 50+ markets and achieving sustained revenue growth.

National Programs and Partnerships Director at UTS Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC)

January 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012

Directed government-backed business resources, partnerships and networks; delivered design and brand capability programs for the creative industries and led national training programs.

Founder and Principal Consultant at SOCIAL Pty Ltd

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Advised on CSR programs and social enterprise development for major clients; supported partnerships and co-investments in social impact initiatives.

Senior Program Manager, Strategy Department at NSW Premier's Department

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Led community strategy development and cross-government programs targeting disadvantaged locations; designed funding proposals and new collaboration models.