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| Hon Peter Costello |
Australian Treasurer
The path of politics is not easy; requiring a formidable personality to navigate its many challenges. Peter Costello is just that personality. His 1990 election as MP for Higgins evolved into Liberal Party Deputy Leader (1994), setting the scene for his 1996 transition to Federal Treasurer. It’s in this role Peter enacted his greatest achievements, guiding Australia through significant financial reform including the elimination of Commonwealth debt worth $96 billion; introduction of the GST and cutting income and company taxes, to name but a few. Peter’s best selling memoir recounts his illustrious national and international career and he today continues that contribution as a member of the Independent Advisory Board to the World Bank. |
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| Amanda Gore |
Change -Facilitation with Heart
America's and Australia's most admired speaker, brings expertise in transforming business teams and leaders using a combination of emotional intelligence, neuroscience and the science of the heart. Her unique approach taps into the core of people to facilitate change, revitalise relationships, invigorate teams and foster leadership, innovation and creativity. Amanda’s ability to educate through entertainment allows her to connect and involve audiences for immediate and long term results. A refreshing departure from analysis paralysis, Amanda’s own brand of people and cultural change is driving a new direction with powerful results. |
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| Pru Goward MP |
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Pru Goward, former Sex and Age Discrimination Commissioner and recipient of a Centenary Medal for services to journalism and women’s rights, is nominated as one of Australia’s top cultural and industrial relations influencers. Her speeches are published, she is author of A Business of Your Own, a study of success strategies for women in business, and has authored a biography of former Prime Minister, John Howard. Pru is described as an articulate and captivating presenter with a sharp intellect. |
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| Max Hitchins |
Leader in Hospitality Management and Marketing
Hospitality management and marketing expert, Max Hitchins is highly regarded world-wide for his insightful wisdom and experience and his ability to achieve results. As the creator of the Zebra Marketing Principle he designs, demonstrates and delivers ways to make your business "stand out" from the herd. An inspiring and motivational speaker, Max is recognised as one of the world’s top marketers and presenters and is the author of several top selling books. |
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| Ian Kennedy |
Marketing guru
Regarded as the ‘Father of Direct Marketing’, the visionary and pioneer is the brainchild behind some of Australia’s most successful campaigns: membership acquisition for Diners Club, building the first loyalty database for Qantas, launching the State Bank's first ATM card and developing the first direct response TV campaign for AMP. Ian’s 30 year career has earned him Australia’s highest honours in the business, and frequent speaking engagements across the globe. He is also President of the Starlight Children's Foundation and is frequently quoted on marketing issues. |
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| Nigel Marsh |
Advertising Chairman & Author
Nigel is an influential figure in Australian advertising via his consumer insights and unique way of looking at life. He has penned 2 best sellers "Fat, Forty and Fired" and " Observations of a Very Short Man". He is a specialist in brands having worked with some of the worlds biggest including McDonalds, Pepsi, Virgin, British Airways Mars and Procter and Gamble. He is a very entertaining speaker and great story teller. |
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| Julie McCrossin |
Media personality and MC
Julie’s ability to understand her audience, and facilitate engaging and meaningful discussion have made her one of Australia’s most respected and popular facilitator’s. Her sharp wit and ease of blending humour with insight have afforded her success in television and radio including media quiz show Good News Week and several ABC Radio National shows including social issues program Life Matters, The Coming Out Show, Background Briefing and Arts National. |
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| Kim McKay |
Clean Up Australia / Clean Up the World
In partnership with lauded environmental advocate, Ian Kiernan, Kim founded the successful Clean Up Australia campaign in 1989, and duplicated that success by taking it to the world in 1993 under the banner Clean Up the World. Kim’s message of reducing environmental impact is wide reaching. Through positioning herself as an author, media commentator and partner in social and sustainability marketing consultancy Momentum2, her entrepreneurial spirit, drive and vision have helped her to create and manage numerous large scale and international projects. |
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| Dr Graeme Pearman |
Award Winning Scientist and Environmentalist
Dr Graeme Pearman, highly awarded scientist, passionate environmentalist and advisor to former US Vice President Al Gore on environmental issues and controversial documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Internationally regarded for his work, Dr Pearman is an influencer in media, governmental and industry body circles and is instrumental in bringing climate change to the Australian awareness. His tenacity, dedication and expertise in the field of science and the environment is currently channelled through his own consultancy, and a Directorship role with the Monash University Sustainability Institute. |
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