Bhupendra (Ben) Sethia

Bhupendra (Ben) Sethia is a highly regarded entrepreneur and mentor dedicated to improving lives through entrepreneurship, and education. With over 25 years of experience, he has garnered recognition for his outstanding contributions, being named in the “Top 100 Indians in Australia” in 2022 and nominated for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards in 2020 by the Consulate General of India in Australia. His achievements have also earned him accolades such as being named amongst the “Top 100 South Asians in Australia in 2023” and receiving recognition as a “Young South Asian Business Leader.”

Ben’s commitment to lifelong learning is evident in his 12 professional qualifications, including an MBA, CMA, CPA, and GCTE. He has made significant contributions to the education sector, holding executive and senior leadership roles at esteemed universities such as the University of Melbourne, RMIT, and Victoria University. He has worked with industry partners such as UNESCO, Blackmores and the World Bank at the University of Melbourne.

As the founder of the Sethia Group, operating across Property, Finance, Education, Retail, and Health sectors, Ben has spearheaded numerous successful ventures. Nexus Developments APAC, under the Property arm, manages projects worth $300 million, while Nexus Wealth Fund offers lucrative investment opportunities. As a forward-thinking leader, he is dedicated to shaping vibrant, sustainable, and thriving built environments that will leave a legacy for the wider community. Nexus Developments was named finalists by IABCA (India Australia Business & Community Alliance) in the category of Excellence in Trade and Investment, respectively. Nexus shared the stage with companies like Telstra, OLA, and ASUS.

His Finance companies, Convergence Finance and Finbeat Finance, provide personalised financial services, including unique offerings like car loans for international students. In Education, Ben is working on establishing a private school and other educational ventures. Ben's vision extends to Health, his focus on developing medical centers and NDIS developments demonstrates a commitment to giving back to the community. On a community level, Ben is the founder Chairman of JITO Australia and currently the Zonal Chairman of JITO Asia-Pac, an organisation that promotes business networking. JITO Australia was named finalists by IABCA Awards in the category of Community Services Excellence. His ultimate goal is economic empowerment, aiming to help individuals achieve financial freedom and curate 10008 entrepreneurs globally.