Faisal Dewan

• Analysed Telstra's IoT strategy for gaps in capability where large potential markets existed, then worked to identify acquisition targets that would suitably fill these gaps
• Founded Enactus Monash and oversaw the implementation of its inaugural project - the creation of a business that helps reduce the volume of textile waste that is being thrown into landfill by charity organisations
• Led a team that developed a framework to measure the impact a social impact cafe chain was having on the environment
• Advised an organisation on implementation strategy and roadmap for the release of an educational Virtual Reality experience that sought to inform the wider public about the Partition of India.

Before joining Nous Faisal interned with the Telstra Enterprise Strategy & M&A team, specialising in growth strategy and acquisitions within IoT. During his completion of a Bachelor of Commerce and Information Technology (accounting and software development) at Monash University, he was Founder and President of Enactus Monash, an organisation that seeks to generate self-sustaining social impact-based businesses.

Faisal also also worked as a Director of Consulting, Team Leader and Project Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting; volunteered as a Youth Ambassador with the Brimbank Council, facilitating the integration of refugees and migrants into the community; and served as an Air Force Cadet Flight Sergeant, creating a curriculum for and teaching over 75 cadets and undergoing gruelling training on RAAF bases.

Faisal enjoys immersing himself in a good fantasy novel, carving up the slopes on his snowboard, learning about ancient history and discovering new sports.