Marco Renai

Marco Renai, 2024 Queensland Australian of the Year, founded the  Men of Business Academy in 2011 after volunteering his time to support youth at risk. Marco’s passion for reforming the education system was born out of his own troubled experiences in school. After realising that there were no specific male focussed programs for young men who were struggling to engage in life and their education, he went back to his business community and piloted the first Men of Business program. 12 years later a simple pilot program has now grown into two academies, 35 passionate staff and 180 thriving students. He is committed to creating better futures for young men and their families on the Gold Coast through his passion and love for the boys and his drive to deliver education in an innovative and effective way.