Bruce Djite is currently the CEO of Committee for Adelaide, a membership-based and non-sector specific company, that brings together diverse organisations to drive economic, social, cultural and community growth in South Australia.

In an earlier life, Bruce is a former Socceroo who has played football for clubs in several countries including, Turkey, China, South Korea and Indonesia. Business has always been a passion for Bruce, and during his time playing, he spent over 4 years on the Executive and Governance committee of Professional Footballers Australia. He has also held other positions, at PKF Adelaide, Fox Sports Australia and most recently was Adelaide United Football Club’s Director of Football.  

He is a current board member of the South Australian Multicultural Commission and the Australia Day Council of South Australia, as well as being a member of Welcoming Australia’s Sports Advisory Committee. You can also see his face commentating on the A-League on Network 10 and Paramount Plus.  

In this episode, Bruce and Daniel touch on Bruce's new CEO role at Committee for Adelaide and the great work they are doing, Shaping the future of Greater Adelaide.  

• Transition to his new CEO role
• What is it that the Committee for Adelaide actually does? And the benefits of being a member? 
• All things South Australia, Leadership, Politics and much more. 
• He believes in how South Australia can become a powerhouse State
• The release of the Committee's new policies, which include: the creation of a high growth fund for South Australia, policy settings that support population retention and growth and promoting the States competitive advantage.

Book mentioned in this episode:

• Audacity of Hope - Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream  By Barack Obama

Where to find Bruce Djite

• LinkedIn

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