Welcome to Season 5, Episode 4 of the CGA Podcast – Heart Stories
Welcome to Season 5 of the CGA Podcast, where online visibility expert Doreen Brown engages with remarkable Caulfield Grammarian alumni and community members as they reflect on their experiences with Caulfield Grammar School, careers, and so much more!
In this episode of Heart Stories, Ashley Hadsforth shares his inspiring journey from Caulfield Grammar School to leading Australia’s space industry.
Show Notes
Tune in to listen to the lessons Ashley shares on leadership, international business, and the future of space technology.
The conversation included some of the following discussion highlights:
>Ashley Hadsforth’s career journey from student to space industry leader
>Leadership lessons in international and high-growth environments
>Building trust and managing cross-functional teams in global settings
>The future of the space industry and Australia’s role in it
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About Ashley Hadsforth
Ashley Hadsforth is the Chief Financial Officer of Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia’s leading privately owned space company, developing sovereign rocket launch capability and satellite technologies.
In his role, Ashley oversees the company’s financial strategy, capital management, and commercial operations as Gilmour Space scales up the development of its Eris orbital launch vehicle and the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland.
Ashley brings extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets and high-growth technology businesses. He works closely with investors, government partners and industry stakeholders to support the growth of Australia’s emerging space sector and to enable the commercialisation of advanced aerospace technologies.
Learn more about Ashley Hadsforth.
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About The Host
Doreen Brown is the 2025 host of Heart Stories for the Caulfield Grammarians’ Association and a seasoned digital strategist with over a decade of experience. Since entering the digital space in 2012, she has worked with businesses and organisations to strengthen their online visibility and brand presence.
In 2020, Doreen launched her own podcast, Let’s Get Visible with Doreen Brown, where she shares practical insights into digital marketing. Through this platform, she discovered the powerful role podcasting can play in expanding brand reach and building authentic engagement with audiences. Whether leading storytelling initiatives or guiding digital strategy, Doreen is passionate about helping brands connect meaningfully and grow with purpose.
Connect with Doreen on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Let’s Get Visible.
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