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| Sallyanne Atkinson |
Brisbane Mayor & Businesswoman
Sallyanne Atkinson, AO is a respected business leader who has made a significant contribution to the Australian business landscape. Her extensive knowledge and experience forms part of the success story of many Australian organisations. She is currently the Special Representative for Queensland, South-East Asia in the Queensland Government, and a director of several public companies and associations. Her journalistic training has produced two books and several newspaper articles.
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| Sarina Bratton |
Founder – Orion Expedition Cruises
Founded in 2004, Orion Expedition Cruises is the brainchild of Sarina Bratton and remains an Australian owned, and based company. Sarina’s venture into her own luxury liner enterprise was preceded by executive roles with Norwegian Capricorn Line, and Cunard Line for which she received international praise for growing revenue to multi-million dollar proportions. Recognised and awarded for her business and leadership excellence Sarina’s extensive experience is sought after on the boards of several State government departments and authorities. |
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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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| David Fordham |
TV Presenter / Sports /MC
Sports presenter David Fordham has built a strong reputation nationally and internationally as a speaker, MC and compere. David’s 30 years in the television business has seen him balanced between Channels Seven and Ten, anchoring sports segments in the evening news. He travels the world broadcasting major sporting events including several Olympic and Commonwealth Games and Rugby World Cup matches. David’s relationship with sport facilitated his appointment to Director of Queensland Academy of Sport, and in 2001 received the Australian Sports Medal. |
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| Bernie Fraser |
Former Reserve Bank Governor
His seven year tenure as Reserve Bank Governor and earlier role of Secretary to the Treasury places Bernie Fraser in a well deserved position to advise governments and corporations on their economic relationship to global trends. He is widely credited with stuffing the inflation genie firmly back in the bottle, without knocking the economy on the head and causing massive unemployment. An excellent communicator Bernie succinctly educates audiences and demystifies the intricacies of domestic and global economic trends. |
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| Rob Gell |
Founder, Access Environmental
Known by many as a popular weather presenter with Channel Seven, Rob Gell’s greatest passion is actively campaigning for our environment. He is an environmental and communications consultant in his company, Access Environmental Pty Ltd, which assists business to successfully apply innovative and environmentally sustainable strategies. Rob is widely respected for his approach to sustainable development and has the honour of leading several campaign groups including President of Greening Australia Victoria and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. |
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| Brett Godfrey |
ex CEO - Virgin Airlines
When Richard Branson decided to shake up the cosy airline duopoly in Australia, he chose Brett Godfrey to lead the charge. Following a role as Finance Manager of Virgin Atlantic, he led the acquisition of a low cost carrier for the group in Belgium. His experience in the premium and low cost sectors and passion for airlines made Brett the perfect choice to head up Virgin Blue in Australia. He has delivered massive change to the Australian industry |
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| Nick Greiner |
Former NSW Premier and Treasurer
Nick Greiner’s NSW government is clearly remembered as being a world leader in public sector reform, including privatisation, private infrastructure provision, contracting and financial management. In power from 1988 to 1992, a notable legacy of Nick’s rein is his establishment of the widely supported ICAC. Today, his knowledge and business acumen make him an in-demand consultant to wide-ranging industries in Australasia and the Asia-Pacific region. He holds a number of directorships with some of Australia’s leading companies. |
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| Dare Jennings |
Founder – Mambo and Deus Ex Machina
Mambo founder Dare Jennings is one of the most celebrated icons of Australia’s rag trade. The immediately recognisable graphics are designed around strong political, religious or humorous themes, and the company is renowned for its quality and innovation. Since selling the label, Dare refocused his ‘can do’ attitude into building a loyal following for his cult motorcycle outlet, Deus Ex Machina. Dare’s entertaining anecdotes describing pitfalls and leadership offer audiences insight into the management of a global brand. |
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| Phil Kearns |
Former Wallaby captain
There is little doubt that Phil Kearns is one of the enduring stars of the rugby fraternity. Renowned as Australia’s most capped hooker, the ten-time captain of the Wallabies has a consistency of character and leadership on and off the field that has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, fans and the media. Phil’s winning combination of talent, tenacity and determination remained steadfast until his retirement from the field. |
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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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