Kylie Elston

Managing director Kylie Elston is the driving force behind SWEL, a company trusted by some of the biggest brands in mining, resources, engineering and government.

Born and raised in Alice Springs, Kylie Elston established the company with her husband, Ben Schaber. Leveraging a financial background and sharp business acumen, she has turned SWEL into a million-dollar operation employing more than 30% First Nations people.

A Young Australian of the Year, Kylie backs her town and its people. “I want Alice Springs to grow and prosper. As a proud Territory business, we support others and give back to the community.”

You can hear Kylie’s story at the NAB presents Business Success keynote with David Koch on Thursday 3 October 2024.