Robert Hardie was born and raised in Geelong, studied in Canberra and now live in Sydney (all the while barracking for the Brisbane Lions). He is Executive Manager for Health and Agriculture at nbn, helping to lift the digital capability of regional Australians. Outside work, Robert is a keen swimmer – he is a Director with Masters Swimming Australia and former president of the Sydney Wett Ones, Australia’s largest LGBT+ swimming club. He also serves on the committee of the Farm Writers’ Association of NSW and is a Member of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation