Peter Roberts

Peter Roberts is a prominent figure in Australian manufacturing journalism and media. He is the editor and co-founder of @AuManufacturing news and media, which he established in August 2018.1 With over 50 years of experience in business journalism, Roberts has had a distinguished career primarily with the Australian Financial Review group in Australia and Asia.2

Career Highlights

• Founded the Australian Manufacturing Forum on LinkedIn in April 2013, which has grown to over 15,000 members1
• Served as senior industry writer and daily columnist for the Australian Financial Review (AFR)2
• Held positions as managing editor of BRW magazine and Fairfax Business Media's Asian IT magazine group in Singapore2
• Launched business magazines in various countries including South-East Asia, India, China, New Zealand, and Australia2

@AuManufacturing

@AuManufacturing, co-founded by Roberts, is a news and analysis website that serves as the media arm of the Australian Manufacturing Forum. The platform aims to:

• Provide genuine news and views from the manufacturing sector
• Offer commentary and analysis on the $100 billion Australian manufacturing industry
• Maintain an optimistic and forward-looking stance on Australian manufacturing2

Other Roles and Achievements

• Founded a start-up online procurement service2
• Served on the board of the Australian Business Foundation, a private-sector funder of research into innovation2
• Member of the Creating Shared Value Advisory Board for Nestlé Oceania from March 2014 to July 20171

Roberts is known for his outspoken views and has garnered both praise and criticism from various quarters in the industry and government.12