Western suburbs doctor-turned-businesswoman, Dr Suji Sanjeevan, has been appointed chair of Victoria’s newly re-established Small Business Ministerial Council.
The state government announced Dr Sanjeevan’s appointment, as well as that of the council’s six other members, on Tuesday, August 12.
The council has been brought back by the state government in an attempt to ensure the small business sector is heard and consulted on key issues.
Originally from the UK, Dr Sanjeevan is the founder and director Wyndham based scent marketing company BrandScent and boutique candle maker, Light and Glo Designs.
Joining her on the council is principal engineer at MKPro Engineering, Dr Michael Akindeju; founder and managing director of The Regional Development Company, Susan Benedyka; founder and principal broker of GB Financials, Niti Bhargava; chief executive of Little Rocket and director of First Nations Network, John Burgess; dairy farmer and founder of Naturally Goat, Orianna Edmonds and founder of Engineering Equilibrium, Claire Elkin.
“Having an expert council representing our small businesses is yet another way we are strengthening a sector that contributes so much to Victoria, ” said Small Business and Employment Minister Natalie Suleyman in announcing the appointments.
“I look forward to working closely with the Small Business Ministerial Council to make sure Victoria’s small businesses continue to grow and thrive.”
