Work & CareersLeadersBOSS True LeadersPrint articleCraig Foster welcomes corporate-backed social activismWilliam McInnesReporterAug 7, 2019 – 5.07pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginFormer Socceroo and 2019 BOSS True Leader Craig Foster has welcomed corporate Australia's backing of social activism, saying its support for a number of key issues will be long remembered for strengthening the social fabric of the country.In late 2018 and early 2019, Foster played a crucial role in securing the release of Australian Bahraini footballer and refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi who was detained in Thailand after an extradition order from his home nation.Loading...William McInnes was a markets reporter for The Australian Financial Review. Connect with William on Twitter. Email William at w.mcinnes@afr.com.auSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreBOSS True LeadersSocceroosHakeem al-Araibi Executive EducationPowered byLatest In LeadersFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Work and careersThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewWhat the CEOs of Carsales, Expert360, Accent and Boral have in common1 hr agoSally PattenThis CEO wakes at 5am, but doesn’t get in to work till 10amHow Matt Comyn starts his dayLife & LeisureOne of Australia’s most loved authors reveals her weekend rituals1 hr agoLucy DeanRoom service for your bedroom and Blue Crush-inspired fashionJewels that cost millions – and the clients who buy themRich ListBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICPrimrose RiordanCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her own
