MEET THE MAN BEHIND SHOWCASE SA
Steve’s career started in retail when he climbed the ladder to become a manager for Harrods in London at the age of 21. 20 years ago Steve decided to make a change and booked a one way trip to Australia with nothing but a back pack and a big dream to create a life for himself in the land of opportunity. Steve chose Adelaide as his city to settle and moved from retail into property development. In 2016 he established his first business, Realis Property, managing property development and marketing for some of South Australia’s biggest residential projects.
With the defunding of Brand SA in June 2019, Steve saw the opportunity to continue their work of supporting and fostering the success of local South Australian businesses. Thus, Showcase SA was born. Steve’s passion for local business and strong network of South Australian professionals has driven Showcase SA to where it is today. In 2020, despite the hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, Steve pursued and hosted over 50 events for 5,000 people from over 200 membership holding organisations.
Steve’s devotion to helping South Australian businesses is also displayed in his charitable work. Together with Glam Adelaide and the Glam Adelaide Foundation, he raised almost $500,000 for South Australian bushfire affected communities in 2020 at the SA4SA Bushfire Appeal Gala. On Australia Day 2021, Kelly Noble (CEO of Glam Adelaide) and Steve were awarded the City of Adelaide Citizen of the Year award for the Community event of the Year for this event.
Steve is proud to call Adelaide home with his wife, Kelly Noble and their two daughters.