The Board
Who We Are
Tea Dietterich
President/Chair
Government Affairs | Partnerships
Tea is Founder and CEO of the global language technology and language service company 2M Language Services which she runs from her Head Office in Brisbane and has been part of the chamber history for well over 20 years. Tea works with a client portfolio of Fortune 500 companies in energy, resources, defence, health and the public sector. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Tea has extensive board experience and sits currently on other following Boards: German Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Australia France Business Association, Australasian Association of Language Companies (Chair) and NAATI Regional Advisory Council. Tea transitioned traditional interpreting and translation services to include a fully digital experience leveraging the latest in AI, machine learning and natural language processing to offer a seamless end-to-end customer experience in any language across any channel. In the last 2 years, Tea has scaled the business to become Australia’s fastest growing language service provider and was featured in the Australian Financial Review.
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Michaela John
Vice Chair
Marketing | Communications
Michaela is an accomplished B2B marketing and communications specialist with 20 years of experience within multiple industries including ICT, construction, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and professional services.
Michaela worked as Global Marketing & Communications Manager for a leading provider in geospatial solutions. She runs her own business MJ Marketing Communications, specialising in marketing consulting services for small to medium size businesses. Since 2018 Michaela has been the marketing manager for Siemens in Australia, where she is responsible for targeted strategies and methodologies to maximise product awareness, marketing efficiency, business profitability, corporate image and stakeholder participation.
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Celeste Barrell
Secretary
Celeste is a respected leader in the field of international logistics, with a career spanning over 20 years. Working with a diverse customer base across sectors including retail, industrial, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, and automotive; Celeste bridges the gap between theoretical and practical solutions, to deliver globally. Celeste has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature/Creating Writing, a Graduate Certificate in International Business, and studied a Master’s Degree in Applied Law. Celeste encourages participation in the creative industries and has collaborated with the Brisbane Writers Festival, she is a published author. An avid promoter of the power of communication in a digital world, Celeste seeks opportunities to facilitate connection and collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Born and raised in Queensland, she is passionate about growth opportunities for regional Queensland and delivering first class services to communities.
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Christoph Meinert
Treasurer
Dr. Christoph Meinert, MAICD, is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Gelomics, a biotechnology start-up revolutionising drug development with living human microtissues that offer an ethical and more accurate alternative to traditional animal testing. Recently named KPMG Tech Innovator 2024 in Australia, Gelomics is at the forefront of advancing the next generation of non-animal drug development technology. Christoph holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, graduating in the top 5% of his academic year, and has been recognised with over 16 prestigious awards for his contributions to science and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, Christoph has successfully raised over $12 million in R&D funding and venture capital, demonstrating his skill in both innovation and business leadership. He has led the development of 17 commercial products that are now distributed globally. Since taking on the role of CEO at Gelomics in March 2023, Christoph has led the company’s growth from a single employee to a team of over 20, secured over $3 million in pre-seed venture capital, and expanded into 23 international markets. Christoph’s visionary leadership continues to drive Gelomics’ mission of revolutionising drug development, bringing life-saving treatments to patients faster and more safely than ever before.
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Sarah Christin Reichmann
Chair of Young iGABA
Sarah is the CEO and Co-Founder of Taylor & Richman, a consulting start-up that goes beyond traditional leadership training by delving into the realms of mindset and belief systems. In pursuit of her vision, she left her job at the BMW Group in Germany at the end of 2021 where she served as a project leader for innovations and collaboration strategies. In addition to founding Taylor & Richman, she embarked on her doctoral candidature in human-computer interaction, sponsored by the Queensland University of Technology. Her expertise and ability to bridge disciplines have established her as an enabler to foster connections and drive progress in the domains of business.
sarah (a) igaba.org.au
Megan Taylor
Board Member
Megan Taylor is a seasoned executive and international business strategist with over 20 years of experience leading growth in wholesale, defence, and emerging markets. She is the founder and Executive Director of Gidgee Global Group, operating in Australia and the U.S., providing footwear, apparel, maritime technologies, and tactical K9 logistics for defence and law enforcement sectors. Megan has also expanded Midwest Rural Traders into fabrication, focusing on energy and defence, and diversifying the business into emerging markets. With a background in business, economics, and accounting from Ohio University, she has held senior leadership roles at Rocky Brands Inc. and Stirling Ultracold (Biolife), leading strategic expansion across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. Megan’s expertise in U.S. export compliance and ITAR regulations ensures smooth operations in complex global markets. She also brings valuable governance experience to multinational defence and security enterprises, advising on risk management, strategy, and international growth.
megan (a) igaba.org.au
Prof Michael Rosemann
Board Member
Dr Michael Rosemann is the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Southern Queensland since May 2016. He is a Professor for Information Systems and Director of the Centre for Future Enterprise at Queensland University of Technology. He is globally known for his research in the areas of innovation management, trust and process design.
m.rosemann (a) qut.edu.au
Sophie Perichová
Board Member
Sophie currently spearheads marketing and digital advertising for a Queensland-based creative agency. With a strong background in B2B and SaaS marketing and a Double Bachelor in German Studies/Law, Sophie brings a wealth of experience driving business development initiatives across diverse sectors including healthtech, infrastructure, electronics and finance, both domestically and internationally. Having kickstarted her marketing journey in Duesseldorf, Germany for a top 30 DSX company, she is passionate about the symbiotic exchange of cross-cultural ideas and practices.
sophie (a) igaba.org.au
Hayley Zhang
Board Member
Hayley is an experienced biotech leader with a strong track record in innovation, commercialisation, and global growth. As the Marketing Manager at Gelomics, a biotechnology company, Hayley helped transform early-stage biotech innovation into a globally adopted product, leading the company’s expansion to 23 countries and eight international distribution partnerships. She brings over a decade of cross-sector experience in B2B and B2C strategy, with a focus on turning scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions. Hayley is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Queensland to further sharpen her leadership and strategic capabilities. Passionate about bridging research and impact, Hayley thrives at the intersection of science, business, and innovation, and brings valuable commercial insight to the iGABA Board.
hayley (a) igaba.org.au