Clean energy entrepreneur Turner joins Coraggio as advisory board chair

Clean energy entrepreneur Turner joins Coraggio as advisory board chair

Zen Energy founder Richard Turner

Zen Energy founder Richard Turner has been appointed as a new advisory board chair for Coraggio in a significant milestone for the member-based business network.

The Adelaide-based Turner, renowned as a trailblazing entrepreneur who successfully scaled three billion-dollar businesses across different industries, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the Coraggio community.

Turner was named Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for the ‘cleantech’ sector in 2010 and has received several accolades for his business ventures, most notably Zen Energy which has become the largest clean energy generator and retailer in Australia, supplying electricity to large segments of the commercial and industrial market.

“Richard’s addition to our team represents a significant milestone for Coraggio,” says Coraggio CEO Richard Skarzynski.

“His expertise in scaling businesses, passion for sustainability, and commitment to driving positive change align perfectly with our mission. We look forward to the incredible value he will bring to our members.”

As an advisory board chair at Coraggio, Turner will provide guidance, mentorship and strategic insights to the national community of business owners.

“Coraggio members will have the unique opportunity to learn directly from Richard and benefit from his vast experiences, insights, and support,” Skarzynski says.

Turner’s entrepreneurial journey has been described by Coraggio as ‘nothing short of remarkable’.

Renowned as a specialist in reinvention and industry disruption, Turner has a passion for sustainability and a desire to help companies drive change for the better.

His business experience has been condensed into his recently released book, The Essential Entrepreneur, which encapsulates a lifetime of learnings in starting and scaling successful businesses.

"I'm thrilled to step into the role of advisory board chair with Coraggio in Melbourne,” Turner says.

“My journey with startups and mentoring countless companies has equipped me with insights I'm eager to share.

“At Coraggio, we have a unique model that fosters learning and collaboration among entrepreneurs. Nurturing and guiding entrepreneurship has always been my profound passion, and I'm looking forward to contributing further in this new capacity.”

Coraggio describes its advisory boards as a ‘community that welcomes business owners who value honesty, transparency, focus, and structure’.

Chaired by an experienced entrepreneur skilled in scaling businesses, the advisory board offers trusted advice on various business challenges, including people management, cash flow, legal matters, marketing, and growth structures, ensuring the creation of a sustainable and successful business aligned with the business owner's long-term goals.

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