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Producer: Veathika Jain
Wide Bay corporate stars you've never heard of
From cattle auctioneers to finance directors of NRL clubs, the Wide Bay is home to some of the biggest and brightest corporate stars. 
These are the names you should know
Mr Schafer is Auswide Bank’s Chief Financial Officer and has been with the company for 21 years. He has been instrumental in gaining local support to continue building on Auswide’s community-backed success.
BILL SCHAFER
Having worked as an executive across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Ms Finch's vision is to continue to strengthen the focus and strategic direction of Friendlies Private Hospital.
SIMONE FINCH
Mr Prendergast, along with his wife Miranda and mother Margaretha, are the beating heart behind the Goomeri Bakery, Joe’s Grand Hotel and the Dusty Hill Vineyard about 20km southwest of Goomeri, at Moffatdale. 
JOE PRENDERGAST
Ms Barrett was appointed CEO of Southern Cross Support Services in 2017. Her leadership has seen the organisation grow to 1150 employees delivering services nationally and receiving several regional awards.
CHERYL BARRETT
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs director has been instrumental in bringing the much-anticipated showdown between the Bulldogs and the Cowboys to Bundy’s Salter Oval.
ANDREW GIFFORD
See the full list of Wide Bay corporate stars

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