Carlo's EO Leadership
Thirty years of leadership, governance and facilitation inside the Entrepreneurs' Organization — from founding member of EO Melbourne in 1996 to Global Board Director, Global Forum Chair, Area Director, and one of EO's most active Forum trainers worldwide.
EO Leadership Timeline
Melbourne Board Member
1996 – Jun 2004Chapter governance from the founding night at the Athenaeum Club through nearly a decade of service on the EO Melbourne board.
Melbourne President Key Role
Nov 1999 – Jun 2001Chapter President of EO Melbourne — setting vision, leading the board and building the culture that would define the chapter for years ahead.
International Forum Trainer (YEO)
2001 – PresentBegan international Forum training under the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization banner — a role that has now spanned 500+ Forum trainings across 30+ countries over more than two decades.
International Forum Sub Committee (YEO)
2003Served on the YEO International Forum Sub Committee, contributing to the global standards and curriculum for Forum facilitation.
Area Director AUS/NZ
2004 / 2005First term as Area Director for Australia and New Zealand — overseeing chapter health, growth and member experience across the region.
GSEA Director AUS/NZ
2005 – 2016Eleven years directing the Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards for Australia and New Zealand — championing student entrepreneurship and connecting emerging founders to the global EO network.
Strategy Summit Facilitator
2005 – Present (80+)Facilitating EO Strategy Summits worldwide — an intensive leadership and planning experience for chapter boards and regional leadership. More than 80 summits completed.
Forum Training Program (FTP)
2005 – PresentForum trainer delivering the FTP curriculum globally — equipping EO members with the skills to run excellent Forum meetings.
Mentorship Program Facilitator & Trainer
2005 – Present (50+)Facilitating and training EO Mentorship Programs across the region and globally. More than 50 program launches delivered.
Regional Director AUS/NZ
2005 / 2006Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand — strategic leadership for the full AUS/NZ region within EO's global structure.
Global Forum Chair Key Role
2006 / 2007Elected Global Forum Chair — responsible for the quality, consistency and evolution of EO Forum worldwide. One of EO's most significant member-led governance roles.
Global Board of Directors Key Role
2007 – 2011Four years on EO's Global Board of Directors — contributing to the strategic direction, governance and global growth of an organisation spanning 86 countries and 16,000+ members.
Area Director AUS/NZ
2011 / 2012Second term as Area Director for Australia and New Zealand — returning to regional leadership following global board service.
Moderator Training Program (MTP)
2010 – PresentDelivering the Moderator Training Program — training Forum Moderators across the APAC region and globally to the highest EO standard.
Forum Workshops (FW) / Advanced Forum Series
2011 – PresentFacilitating Forum Workshops and the Advanced Forum Series — deepening Forum practice for established EO members beyond the foundational training.
Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) Facilitator
2011 – PresentFacilitating the Chapter Leadership Academy — equipping incoming chapter board members and presidents with the leadership skills to serve their chapters effectively.
Leadership Academy Facilitator
2012 – 2016Facilitated the EO Leadership Academy programme — intensive leadership development for EO members stepping into significant roles within the organisation.
Leadership Academy Chairman Key Role
2014 – 2016Chairman of the EO Leadership Academy — overseeing the programme design, faculty and delivery across the Asia Pacific region.
Forum Moderator Workshop Series (FMWS)
2014 – PresentDelivering the Forum Moderator Workshop Series — a specialised programme for experienced Forum Moderators advancing their facilitation practice.
Forum Sub Committee Chair
2017 – 2018Chair of the EO Forum Sub Committee — leading the committee responsible for the global Forum experience, standards and curriculum.
OFC — One Facilitator Community Task Force
2018 – PresentFounding member and ongoing contributor to the One Facilitator Community Task Force — a global initiative to connect, develop and support EO's facilitator community worldwide.
Forum 201 — MTP for All Members
2019Led the Forum 201 programme — an advanced moderator training experience opened to all EO members to elevate the quality of Forum across the network.
Forum Summits & Mod Summits
OngoingRegular facilitator at global Forum Summits and Moderator Summits — bringing together EO's Forum leaders to share best practices and elevate the global Forum standard.
All Positions at a Glance
| Position | Years |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Board Member | 1996 – 2004 |
| Melbourne President | Nov 1999 – Jun 2001 |
| International Forum Trainer (YEO/EO) | 2001 – Present |
| International Forum Sub Committee (YEO) | 2003 |
| Area Director AUS/NZ | 2004 / 2005 |
| Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards Director AUS/NZ (GSEA) | 2005 – 2016 |
| Strategy Summit Facilitator | 2005 – Present (80+ Summits) |
| Forum Training Program (FTP) | 2005 – Present |
| Mentorship Program Facilitator & Trainer | 2005 – Present (50+ Launches) |
| Regional Director AUS/NZ | 2005 / 2006 |
| Global Forum Chair | 2006 / 2007 |
| Global Board of Directors | 2007 – 2011 |
| Moderator Training Program (MTP) | 2010 – Present |
| Forum Workshops (FW) / Advanced Forum Series (AFS) | 2011 – Present |
| Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) Facilitator | 2011 – Present |
| Area Director AUS/NZ | 2011 / 2012 |
| Leadership Academy Facilitator | 2012 – 2016 |
| Leadership Academy Chairman | 2014 – 2016 |
| Forum Moderator Workshop Series (FMWS) | 2014 – Present |
| Forum Sub Committee Chair | 2017 – 2018 |
| OFC — One Facilitator Community Task Force | 2018 – Present |
| Forum 201 — MTP for All Members | 2019 |
| Forum Summits & Mod Summits | Ongoing |
EO Leadership Programs
The programs that develop EO's next generation of leaders across Asia Pacific.
LEAD Board Program
Leadership development for EO chapter board members across APAC.
Learn more →LEAD Chapter Program
Presidential development for incoming and serving EO chapter presidents.
Learn more →Bond Forever Business Program
The only EO Executive Education Program in Asia Pacific — at Bond University.
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With 500+ Forum trainings across 30+ countries, Carlo brings a unique depth of EO experience to every room he enters.