Dion Padan is a creative producer and stylist with over 20 years of experience across the hair, fashion, and arts industries. He has owned and managed two successful businesses — the award-winning Hooka salon group in Liverpool, UK, and The Editor barbershop in Darwin, NT — developing strong leadership, branding, and client engagement skills. In Australia, Dion has expanded his career into arts and event production, collaborating on projects that celebrate creativity and community. At Shifting Ground, he supports facilitators by managing slides, timekeeping, breakout rooms, and workshop flow, ensuring each session runs smoothly and has a lasting impact.