The Arafura Region - Our Home in a Global, Connected World
The Arafura Sea is nestled between the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Timor Sea, the Banda Sea and the Torres Strait. In days long since past, the Arafura shelf formed part of a large, flat land bridge connecting Australia and New Guinea, aiding the migration of people from Asia to Australia.
Inspired by our proximity to the sea of the same name, Arafura Data was established in Darwin, Australia in 2024. Today, our vision at Arafura Data is to help build the bridge connecting businesses, government and community to our increasingly data-driven world.
Our quote from Jacques Cousteau evokes the sense of endless possibilities and the power of exploration, much like the world of data, where new insights and opportunities can captivate and transform organisations.
Meet our Principal
Peter McMillan
Accomplished in analytical and general management roles, Peter McMillan has lived and worked in a wide range of industries, professions and locations over the past 35 years. From the Illawarra to Groote Eylandt, Melbourne, Bathurst and now Darwin, Peter has flourished in professions as diverse as industrial relations and human resources, supply chain management, regional economic development and housing. Peter has held senior managerial and leadership positions across various manufacturing and mining businesses and in 2007 was awarded the Managing Director's Supply Chain award at Simplot Australia.
Throughout his career, Peter has demonstrated a unique ability to blend data with storytelling, helping organisations not only understand the numbers but also the story behind them. Over the past 11 years, his role as CEO at two peak body organisations has enabled him to discover and unleash his passion for using data in purpose-driven organisations through collaboration and compelling advocacy.
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