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Four Decades of Performance Advantage

Founded on 14 September 1981 in Sydney, Exemplar Performance Advantage Pty Ltd was established with a single conviction: that structured thinking, applied with discipline and care, creates enduring organisational value.

1981 — Foundation

Exemplar Performance Advantage Established

Founded in Sydney, ABN 58 002 263 943. Built on a proprietary methodology centred on the Business Diagnostic Chart and structured performance frameworks.

2010 — India Gateway

Deep India Engagement Begins

Con Livissianis commences 21+ visits to India, building the network and relationships that would form the foundation of the Australia–India corridor.

2023 — AIB Launch

Australia India Business Pty Ltd Founded

Bilateral trade facilitation entity established in February 2023, bringing together Exemplar and The Leadership Company (Qld) to formalise the Australia–India business bridge.

2025 — Talent Connect

Exemplar Talent Connect Platform Launched

AI-powered skills assessment and employment placement platform launched at exemplarpa.com.au, with biometric proctoring and LinkedIn Open Badge integration.

2026 — AIBQ & Beyond

Queensland Operations Established

Australia India Business Queensland Pty Ltd incorporated 28 April 2026, extending our national reach and deepening ties with Queensland Government and the TAFE Queensland network.

The People Behind Every Outcome

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Con Livissianis
Founder · Chair & Managing Director

Con founded Exemplar in 1981 and has led the organisation through four decades of transformation. An author, company director and international business leader, Con has completed 21 business visits to India and brings multi-industry expertise spanning hospitality, construction, agriculture, aged care and AI governance.

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Sylvana Livissianis
Director · Chief Executive Officer & CFO

Sylvana is Co-Founder of Australia India Business and serves as Director, CEO and CFO of Exemplar Performance Advantage. A qualified accountant with deep expertise in financial governance, corporate structures and project management, Sylvana oversees all operational, financial and compliance functions across the Exemplar group of companies.

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What We Stand For

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Purpose

We work with intention. Every engagement has a clear objective, a measurable outcome and a defined pathway.

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Partnership

We build genuine relationships — with clients, governments, institutions and communities — that outlast any single project.

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Performance

We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards, drawing on 44+ years of combined experience to deliver results.

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Integrity

We operate with complete transparency, ethical rigour and a deep respect for the trust placed in us by clients and stakeholders.