Exporting Culture, Leading Change: Jenni Walke Wins Premier’s Export Award
Australia’s Indigenous business sector is having a global moment and Bundjalung woman Jenni Walke is leading the charge.
The Founder of Elephant in the Room Consulting has been named the winner of the First Nations Exporter category at the Queensland Premier’s Export Awards, recognised for her outstanding success in exporting Indigenous-led consulting services across Australia and internationally.
“Exporting isn’t just about taking services offshore – it’s about exporting values, vision, and voice,” Ms Walke said.
“We’ve shared Indigenous wisdom with global boardrooms, built capability statements that speak across cultures, and shown that storytelling is one of Australia’s most powerful exports.
“This award proves that when we lead with purpose, the world listens. Our humour, our resilience, our cultural intelligence – they’re not just marketable, they’re magnetic.”
Ms Walke now advances to the 63rd Australian Export Awards held at Parliament House on November 26, where she will represent Queensland on the national stage.
Blending cultural intelligence with commercial strategy, Ms Walke’s work is redefining what it means to do business in a way that’s authentic, impactful, and scalable.
Adding to her global momentum, Jenni is also a finalist in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, with the international gala taking place in New York City on November 10. She will be featured on a Times Square billboard, showcasing Indigenous brilliance in one of the world’s most iconic locations.
“This isn’t just a personal milestone – it’s a signal to the world that Indigenous business uided by the motto: Wisdom from Country, Strategy for Business. We help organisations embed cultural intelligence into leadership, strategy, and transformation.
