From a young age, Josh Lumley has been driven by a deep-rooted passion for innovation and a sharp eye for emerging technologies. Today, as the Founder and Managing Director of prmpt., a Research and Development (R&D) Tax Advisory, Josh channels this passion into helping Australian start-ups and companies unlock vital funding opportunities through strategic consulting and government incentives. Based on the Gold Coast, prmpt. works with companies across Australia, transforming visionary ideas into commercial success. Under Josh’s leadership, the firm tackles complex challenges and guides clients toward groundbreaking funding opportunities.

With over seven years of experience in the R&D sector, Josh and his team have become a trusted name, renowned for crafting robust innovation and commercialisation strategies that maximise the potential for success. His expertise spans diverse fields, including e-commerce, software development, start-ups and large-scale technology products and prototypes. Josh’s multifaceted approach ensures that each project is not only innovative, but also strategically aligned for market viability.

A proud Griffith University alumnus, Josh graduated in 2014 with a double degree in Commerce and International Business, majoring in Economics. His academic pursuits took him to The University of Hong Kong for a six-month exchange, broadening his global perspective and deepening his understanding of international business dynamics and global markets.

Beyond prmpt., Josh dedicates his time and energy to fostering professional and entrepreneurial growth as the President of YP Gold Coast. As the city’s leading advocacy and networking organisation for young professionals, YP Gold Coast plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. Josh remains passionately committed to supporting local businesses, fostering a culture of growth, and championing innovation in the region to shape a thriving future for the city.

Nicholas Rossi is an Associate Solicitor in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at Marino Law. Nicholas’ interest and passion in civil litigation stem from the multifaceted and diverse range of matters and clients which fall within the scope of civil litigation. Nicholas has a practical, commercial, and personalised approach to servicing his clients, and facilitates commercial outcomes by striving to keep his clients actively involved throughout the process.

By way of providing strategically focused advice predominantly to clients located and operating from the Gold Coast in the SME sector, Nicholas has obtained a unique perspective on the issues and challenges faced by Gold Coast businesses, particularly during the pandemic.

Nicholas has a passion to promote the Gold Coast as the destination for business development and economic growth and considers that an integral element in achieving this is fostering the development of the young professionals of the Gold Coast.

Mikayla Phipps is a commercial lawyer at K2 Law, a boutique firm that offers quality, service and expertise in commercial and property matters. Specialising in both business and intellectual property law, Mikayla has an extensive background assisting her entrepreneurial clients as they take on the world of business. She is dedicated to embracing her client’s creativity and protecting their ideas through strategic intellectual property planning.

Enthusiastic about the growth of the professional community, Mikayla is excited to bring her perspective to YP Gold Coast. She believes it is important to nurture and retain the entrepreneurial spirit of the Gold Coast by creating an environment where innovation and creativity can thrive.

Away from her desk, Mikayla values spending time outside embracing the beautiful scenes the Gold Coast has to offer.

Lawrence brings over a decade of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, having worked in London, where he became a Chartered Member of the RICS, before spending the past five years on the Gold Coast.

He has delivered extensive cost management services across numerous sectors throughout Queensland and Northern NSW. Lawrence also works closely with financiers, banks, and developers, providing project reporting and monitoring services to ensure feasibility, manage risk, and support successful project outcomes.

At Measured Consulting, Lawrence is part of a team that provides expert Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services. What sets Measured Consulting apart is an ethos built on quality and accuracy rather than profit. With a focus on precision, integrity, and client care, the firm delivers transparent, efficient, and value-driven results from concept to completion—ensuring confidence every step of the way.

Lawrence is responsible for YP’s partnerships, so he spends time ensuring our existing partners continue to get the best out of their partnership agreements; plus, he helps to foster new relationships with potential new partners.

Outside of work, you’ll most likely find Lawrence surfing and camping along the East Coast

Chris Purdy is an accomplished executive renowned for guiding teams through change and designing strategies that simplify complex organisational challenges by aligning people, technology, and process to achieve sustainable results.

In his current role of Vice President of Organisational Effectiveness and Strategy at Accor, a leading hotel and augmented hospitality company, Chris leads transformation initiatives across the diverse region of Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. His expertise lies in translating high-level goals into clear, actionable plans and navigating organisational change to drive profitability and improve employee engagement. With a strong commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow, Chris is always happy to share his experiences and knowledge.

Since relocating to the Gold Coast in 2015, Chris has immersed himself into the community, driven by a deep enthusiasm for the visitor economy, local born startups, and entrepreneurial spirit. He actively engages with the community, working to support and promote innovation and growth in the region.

James is an experienced, dual-degree qualified Financial Planner. Prior to joining Morgans, James worked within the NAB Financial Planning network on the Gold Coast. In 2017, James was recognised as being in the top 1 per cent of performers within the National Australia Banks’ 35,000 employees. James has also completed the CFP® Certification program, which is the highest designation in financial planning for professional competency, ethics and professional practice standards.

Megan is the Brand Manager at full service marketing agency, Social & Staple. With a background in PR and Marketing, Megan champions the in-house Social & Staple marketing as well as supporting the wider team across services like paid advertising, email marketing, content creation and social media marketing.

Jacqueline is an Account Director at leading integrated communications agency, Sabio.

With over eight years in the industry, Jacqueline has driven widely recognised campaigns and projects for a diverse portfolio of the city’s most recognised brands across major events, tourism, hospitality, and retail.

Known in the industry for delivering outside the box campaigns that pack a punch, Jacqueline’s skills span across event management, activations, brand positioning, strategy development, and brand positioning.

An avid storyteller, Jacqueline works within the marketing and communications function of YP Gold Coast, driving awareness for the brand and delivering a calendar of high-quality events.

Having grown up on the Gold Coast and seen her professional career flourish, Jacqueline is a fierce advocate for growing the professional landscape of the Gold Coast, paving the way for other young professionals and the city’s success.

Matt is a Chartered Accountant and the Head of Intelligence & Analytics at PKF Gold Coast, one of the largest full-service accounting firms on the coast, and a member of the global accountancy network of firms operating across 150 countries under the PKF brand.

Born, raised, and educated on the Gold Coast, Matt originally cut his teeth working in the business services and taxation service lines. From there his passion for assisting businesses in leveraging their data to make informed and flexible decisions led him to transition into the business intelligence space. Matt is enlivened by the Gold Coast and all it has to offer and is particularly passionate about helping young local businesses and professionals to reach their ultimate potential in this city.

Speak to Matt about how the team at PKF can use their extensive knowledge and local experience to provide you with the best possible service and advice.

Originally from Canada, Shannon moved to Gold Coast in 2010 to study at Griffith University. She continued her education to specialise in marketing, completing her master’s degree in 2016.

With over 15 years’ experience in marketing, Shannon now largely focuses on marketing and sales strategy across both B2B and B2C. She currently works at BITS Technology Group in business development and marketing to further her B2B skills and build maturity across technology, communications, and cyber security with businesses in SEQ.

Having developed her career on the Gold Coast, she understands the importance of organisations such as YP and looks to support them in their initiatives as a committee member.