John Sharpe

Founder & Owner, Riverlife

One of Queensland’s most innovative and successful adventure entrepreneurs and small business directors, Sharpey is a Brisbane-based adventure and events tourism operator and visionary. He is an established business leader, forging economic growth and industry excellence through his many tourism attractions. Sharpey has a reputation for identifying opportunities, and solving problems in the experience and gifting industries. Recognised for his business acumen at the highest level, Sharpey is the primary stakeholder, founder / cofounder, designer, constructor and operator of multi-award-winning tourism brands, including Riverlife, Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Northshore Harbour, Tangatours, Walkabout Creek Adventures, P&O Edge, Adventure Moreton Island and Noexpiry. The outcomes and benefits of his endeavours are significant and community wide. Sharpey values fairness and equality above all else and he lives his dream by generously sharing his passion for tourism experiences, new technology and business development with young leaders of the future.