Emilio De Stefano (ILF2014)
Defence security advisory firm De Stefano & Co has officially opened its Melbourne office in August 2026, marking the company’s second Australian office and an important step in its national growth strategy.
“Congratulations to De Stefano & Co on the occasion of the opening of their new office in Melbourne. Given Victoria’s central role in our nation’s defence industry, this is the place to be! Victoria’s new Premier, Ben Carroll, has declared at the very outset of his premiership that he’s ‘a Premier who backs AUKUS’ and that further developing defence industry here will be a priority for his government. Premier Carroll understands the opportunities – and he understands Victoria’s strengths,” Victorian Defence Industry Advocate, David Feeney, said.
