The Advertiser has released its annual Power 100 rankings list for South Australia’s most powerful and influential people. Amongst the list are at least four Australians of Greek heritage.
78 – Kayla Itsines
The co-founder and head trainer of the fitness app Sweat has an immense global influence, boasting nearly 16 million followers on Instagram. Itsines is endorsed by major brands like Powerade, and the app has expanded to include over 50 programmes with 13,000 workouts.
62 – Steve Maras
The managing director of the family-run Maras Group, established by the charismatic and influential Theo Maras, has served as president of the SA chapter of the Property Council. Recently appointed chair of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency, they are also heavily engaged in the East End’s growth and development.
54 – Chief Justice Chris Kourakis
South Australia’s Chief Justice, a highly experienced jurist with over 40 years in law, has modernised the state’s justice system, championed professional reform, and overseen judicial operations for 12 years, while balancing polarising decisions and aspirations for court upgrades, with speculation about early retirement.
29 – SA Minister for Transport, Tom Koutsantonis
A Labor stalwart, Koutsantonis serves as the government’s primary critic of the opposition. He is leading the Torrens to Darling project, South Australia’s most expensive infrastructure endeavour, as well as the ambitious Hydrogen Jobs Plan. Additionally, he plays a key role in ensuring BHP delivers on its copper initiatives.
Source: The Advertiser
