Through his visionary beverage business ventures, Cory is carving a path that not only influences the business world but also uplifts the lives of Indigenous Australians. Cory gained invaluable experience through his family’s spring water business before venturing into entrepreneurship alongside his partner Tomika Johnson, who has Indigenous heritage, to establish Waddi Group, an Indigenous company that has become one of Australia’s largest spring water and specialty coffee businesses.

Cory has created employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians and fostered partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Now, he seeks to create positive change by empowering children through sports programs and driving growth for the Waddi Group.

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Walk of Fame Inductee 2023