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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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| Trisha Broadbridge |
Young Australian of the Year
Just eight days after Trisha and Troy Broadbridge were married, during their honeymoon on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island Troy’s life tragically ended in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Building on her experience as one of the original ‘Crew’ (young leaders) of the Reach Foundation, Trisha now operates the Reach Broadbridge Fund to honour Troy’s life and the values for which he stood - honesty, integrity, determination, courage and acceptance of difference. An inspiring and emotion charged presentation. |
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| John Brodie |
Sustainable Business Expert
In answer to the rising call for sustainable business practice John Brodie demonstrates, with passion, his practical and economical solutions that strike a win-win between business, society and the environment. The demand for John’s expertise in construction, project management and architecture saw the 2003 formation of his consulting business, VIM Sustainability Consulting. John shows how embracing sustainable practices result in profitable business decisions in all facets of the Triple Bottom Line. |
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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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| Larissa Brown |
Sustainability Leadership
The impact of environmentalist Larissa Brown is such that she is recipient of the 2008 Australian Young Environmentalist of the Year; is a member of the Ministers Reference Council on Climate Change Adaptation and spoke for the environment at the 2008 Prime Minister’s 2020 Summit. Her reach is international; from interviewing the world’s most influential sustainability leaders to representing at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, saving big cats in Bolivia and a forest in Costa Rica. Founder and executive director of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership, Larissa supports everyday Australians make sustainable decisions for better communities and workplaces. |
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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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| Sam Cawthorn |
Young Australian of The Year (Tas)
Sam Cawthorn is an Australian that has been through more than most. In his 20's he was involved in a major car accident leaving him with an amputated right arm and a permanently disabled right leg. Sam is a communicator and motivator speaking in many countries around the world. He speaks on finding opportunity through times of trouble, and is currently in high demand around Australia. It is the story of Sam’s remarkable resilience, his mental strength as well as his physical recovery that has amazed and inspired so many Australians, here & people around the world. Even recently becoming WINNER of the young Australian of the Year for Tassie |
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| Glenn Cooper AM |
Coopers Brewery, Exec Chairman
Glenn Cooper sits at the helm of one of Australia’s most loved breweries – Coopers. He continues a legacy begun five generations ago and seen the rise and rise of his family’s product. Glenn originally trained in computing and engineering, carving out his own path to build a successful computer company which later sold for $3.5 million. On joining the family business Glenn’s strengths in marketing saw him take up the marketing director role and today, based on values of tradition and quality, the Coopers range enjoys strong sales both nationally and abroad. |
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| Don Elgin |
World Class Paralympic Athlete
Don Elgin proves you don’t need a full kit of limbs to achieve great success. The Paralympic medallist and four time World Championship representative entered the world without the lower portion of his left leg. At just 18, equipped with an unshakeable determination and his firecracker personality, Don joined the Australian Paralympic team, notching up a lengthy and impressive catalogue of international achievements over almost two decades. An ambassador for sport and amputee’s, Don leverages his wellspring of energy and passion to motivate and inspire others worldwide. |
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| Nick Farr-Jones |
Wallaby Captain
Wallabies captain, natural leader and inspirational team-mate the Nick Farr-Jones story finds pride of place amongst the pages of Australia’s rugby history. He was the captain who brought home the Rugby Union World Cup in 1991, the 1992 Bledisloe Cup and while at the helm shared victory of 36 successive tests for the side between 1998 and 1992. Known as a motivational leader with strength of character. Nick is a qualified lawyer and international banker. He has become one of Australia's most popular speakers. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Ella James |
Media Personailty and Comedienne
The radio and TV personality, voice over artist, celebrity interviewer, comedian, writer, actor, and corporate performer is tagged the master of reinvention by her agent. All those who know Ella unanimously agree she is the personification of resilience. In the treacherous waters of the media where 15 minutes of fame can be quite literal, Ella’s ability to rise again and reinvent herself to meet the market has earned her a fierce respect from the industry. She's warm, witty and intelligent and audiences fall in love with her. |
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| Hon Paul Keating |
Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating is considered one of the greatest leaders in our country’s history. His election to the top job was on the strength of his 7 year role as Treasurer, where he was applauded for a range of economic reforms that transformed the Australian economy. His leadership saw the formation of a National Training Authority, superannuation scheme and implementation of the Mabo legislation recognising land rights for indigenous Australians. Paul’s knowledge of international and local issues makes him an engaging and respected speaker. |
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