Sebastian Robertson

John XXIII Alumni, 2005-2009

CEO & Co Founder of Birdi, Founder of Batyr, GAICD

Seb joined the John community in 2005 and was elected President of the John XXIII College Residents Association Committee in 2007.

Seb graduated from ANU in 2009 with a double degree in Commerce & Economics, Finance, Accounting, and International Business. He was the recipient of the ANU Young Alumnus of the Year in 2013 (the inaugural year of the awards).

Seb has long been associated with the College. His knowledge and insights on mental health and the challenges facing young people living on campus are world renowned. And through his work, he has given young students a voice and the courage to speak up as well as skills at overcoming and improving mental health remains the strength and stay of college life.

In 2016, Seb embarked on a career in aerial intelligence and data visualisation by harnessing the power of drones through another company he co-founded, Birdi.