24 JULY 2025: With almost five decades in the fashion industry, and accolades including a Medal in the Order of Australia and induction as a 2024 Queensland Greats recipient, Keri Craig-Lee OAM is tightly woven into the fabric of Australia’s fashion history and has now been inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame.
The ACC owner/director was one of six new inductees announced at the 2025 Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The business icons have been recognised for their outstanding economic and cultural contributions to the state – and for being part of the Hall of Fame’s milestone 100th inductee cohort.
The Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame, which now has 105 members, was established by QUT and the State Library of Queensland in 2009 to recognise the state’s most influential business leaders.
Keri said business success takes belief and energy. “It’s hard work, it’s dedication, it’s your team, it’s having the idea of something that is unique,” she said. “But a lot of life is timing. I’m fortunate to have had the support of my family, the Queensland press and decades of loyal clientele.
“I’m so lucky that I’ve had a career in an industry that I just adore. I’ve loved every day, and I continue to do so.”
QUT Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Sheil AO said the legacy of the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame was a testament to the power of collaboration between education and cultural institutions. “These Queensland business leaders are shaping our communities, economies and futures,” Professor Sheil said.
“And their journeys offer powerful examples to our students of what is possible across industries and generations, reflecting the dynamism and diversity of our state. “
The awards celebrate our deep connection with Queensland’s business community and exemplify our commitment to real-world impact through collaboration with industry leaders.
Their stories enrich our curriculum, and many inductees go on to contribute to QUT programs as guest lecturers, mentors and partners.”
State Librarian and CEO Vicki McDonald AM said by celebrating these visionary leaders, we recognise not only their achievements, but also the important role of business in shaping Queensland’s cultural and economic story.
“This year’s inductees reflect the ingenuity and resilience that define our business landscape, and their stories will inspire future generations.
“The remarkable contributions of the state’s business leaders are captured in State Library’s extensive collection, and we are proud to add these extraordinary inductees to that enduring legacy.”
Read the inspiring story behind Queensland’s Queen of Fashion here: https://www.accbeef.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Queensland-queen-of-fashion-QBLHoF250724.pdf
