Shark Tank Australia has unveiled its new lineup of judges for 2024, with Maxine Horne and Nick Bell, set to join returning investors Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and Robert Herjavec.
Maxine Horne, known for building the Vita Group from a single mobile phone store into a publicly listed company with 165 locations and over 2,500 employees, is one of the new additions.
Nick Bell, a Melbourne entrepreneur with a history of launching and scaling businesses, is also joining the show. Bell’s ventures include companies in AI, digital marketing, and app development, and he currently leads the 2,000-person digital agency group Superist.
The new season will also see the return of Davie Fogarty, who gained recognition for his success with The Oodie and mentoring numerous e-commerce brands. Jane Lu, CEO of fashion retailer Showpo, will continue to bring her expertise in online retail. Robert Herjavec, who has invested in numerous businesses across 15 seasons of Shark Tank in the US, Canada, and Australia, also returns.
Sabri Suby, 38, the founder of King Kong Digital and Dr Catriona Wallace, founder and former CEO of Flamingo AI, have departed the show for 2024.
The 2024 season of Shark Tank Australia will once again feature entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to the panel, with the opportunity to secure investment and mentorship. The show, produced by Sony Pictures Television’s Curio Pictures for Network 10, remains a platform for Australian entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses.
