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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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| Bernie Brooks |
Myer CEO and Retail Expert
Bernie Brookes’ 30-year retail career comprises a rich tapestry of stories and successes from some of Australia’s significant retail giants. Following a legendary career at Woolworths, he is currently Myer CEO. Bernie’s expertise in establishing the company’s independence from the Coles Group reiterated his deft hand for managing change, leadership, organising people and retail skills. Equipped with an unwavering self-confidence, and a desire to inspire entrepreneurship and empowerment in his people, Bernie’s significant contribution is woven into the fabric of Australian retail history. |
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| Peter Bush |
Ex CEO, McDonald’s Australia
He's been at the helm of one of the world’s most recognised brands, and packs a wealth of business management experience into his long career in Fast Moving Consumer Goods. Peter Bush counts executive positions with some of Australia’s, and the world’s, most successful FMCG companies including AGB-McNair, Arnotts, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Reckitt & Coleman and Schwarzkopf Australasia. He was instrumental in the Ampol/Caltex merger and reinvented the McDonald’s Australia business before becoming its managing director and CEO. |
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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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| 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 OAM |
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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