MEET YOUR MINDERS
MEET YOUR MINDERS
ELMO
AKA HALIFI ISMAIL
Course Director
Lead / Support Guide
An experienced Finance Manager with over 15 years across education, healthcare, and hospitality, Elmo balances spreadsheets by day and summits by sunrise. A dedicated social hiker for over a decade, he’s explored trails across Australia and Asia, including summits of Mount Kinabalu, Ungaran, and Prau. With a love for wild places and two young adventurers at home, he brings energy, planning skills, and passion to every hike he helps lead.
TROPPO
AKA CON MITROPOULOS
Operations Director
Lead / Support Guide
A seasoned leader shaped by years on the front lines with Victoria Police, leading major investigations and navigating high-stakes emergencies. Troppo is now the driving force behind Studio Malt, a dynamic design agency in Collingwood. Fueled by a passion for the wild, he’s spent the past five years planning and conquering epic hikes—where grit, creativity, and adventure collide in every step.
KOTCHO
AKA CON KONSTANTOPOULOS
Business Development Director
Lead / Support Guide
A visionary leader and Co-CEO of Akesa Group, Kotcho has over 20 years of pharmaceutical expertise, steering global supply chains and clinical trial logistics across APAC. As the driving force behind Akesa’s rapid growth, he balances boardrooms with bush trails. A passionate social hiker for the past five years, Kotcho has helped lead group treks, blending strategic precision with a love for nature and exploration beyond the beaten path.
MT.GOAT
AKA SAYEEB ISHTIAQ
Support Guide
An Architecture graduate with a creative, adaptable mindset and a passion for problem-solving, Mt. Goat’s love for hiking fuels his resilience, curiosity, and drive to explore new challenges—whether on the trail or in the workplace. He thrives in dynamic environments where collaboration, communication, and growth are always part of the journey.