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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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| 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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| 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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| Jeff Oughton |
Simplifying Financial Management
Jeff Oughton demystifies the often complex world of financial and economic information to make it meaningful and thought provoking. His entertaining and insightful presentations provide practical and progressive advice whilst improving your financial decision making batting average. With over three decades of experience behind him Jeff is well qualified to advise on the nooks and crannies of financial management. Equally at home with borrowers and entrepreneurs, corporations and the Commonwealth, Jeff moves between boardrooms and community halls with ease. |
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| Michael Pascoe |
Finance Commentator & Journalist
Michael was one of the first to specialise in financial journalism in commercial broadcasting. He is well known to Australians as the Finance Editor of The Nine Network with at least weekly appearances over 18 years. He has the ability to interpret complex finance issues or world events and explain them to broadcast and live audiences. He has a tremendous grasp of world financial markets and their impact on our economy. He provides thought provoking opinions and tests the theories of our politicians and economists. He is a fabulous Emcee and after dinner speaker. |
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| Alan Patching |
Business Leadership Guru
With a global reputation for expert project and business leadership, and more than $8 billion worth of successful contracts to his name, Alan Patching’s forte lies in challenging and inspiring existing and potential leaders to embrace change and foster innovation. He emphasises the importance of purpose based passion within organisations to provide a greater sense of satisfaction for their people and increase the potential for higher profit for shareholders. Dubbed a masterful platform presenter, Alan’s presentations are an engaging fusion of down-to-earth wisdom and progressive theories, delivered with energy, anecdotes and humour. |
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| Tim Pethick |
Nudie Juice founder; achieved $18m turnover in two years
Imagine Tim Pethick’s delight when, after just two years in business, his fresh juice brand Nudie turned over $18m. The business savvy entrepreneur launched Nudie for two reasons: to indulge his fresh fruit cravings and to demonstrate the power of emotional branding. Nudie’s stampeding success was recognised with it’s inclusion in the top 10 most influential brands for the Asia Pacific region. Described as a “disruptive brand”, a devastating fire to the Nudie processing plant in 2004 was not enough to halt its epic journey, and Nudie resumed production just six weeks later. |
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| Tom Potter |
Founder, Eagle Boys Pizza
With no job and little education, Tom Potter borrowed the money to launch his Eagle Boys Pizza brand and it was a risk that paid off. He now operates 145 stores nationally and sold the brand in New Zealand after building the business to 40 stores. Eagle Boys remains one of a few wholly Australian owned and originated fast food companies whose expertise is exported globally. In 1994 Tom accepted a scholarship to attend Harvard Business School and graduated Valedictorian. Today, Eagle Boys is expanding into Asia and the company’s $100M plus turnover looks set to rise with the dough. |
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| Phil Ruthven |
Founder – IBISWorld – Futurist and Strategic Leader
Australia’s foremost strategist, futurist and forecaster, Phil Ruthven’s big picture insight has made his company, IBISWorld, the leader in its field. Company director to several organisations, advisory boards and charities, Phil’s comments on business, economic and social issues are dispensed across radio, TV, newspapers, magazines and documentaries. He continues to be one of the nation's most frequent and prolific commentators, delivering numerous speeches and addresses each year to eager audiences. |
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| Bernard Salt |
Demographic and Social Change Expert
Bernard is a leading commentator and advisor to corporate Australia on consumer, cultural and demographic trends. He is sought after by blue-chip companies to stimulate thought provoking discussion, and property investors and developers on matters of trend forecasting. Author of best-selling The Big Shift, Bernard has released two other books, is a magazine and newspaper columnist, and guest on television programs including Business Sunday, SBS debate show Insight, and 60 Minutes. Bernard is a compelling and entertaining speaker. |
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| Dr Keith Suter |
International Affairs Commentator
Best known for his expert commentary role on global affairs on the Seven Sunrise program, Keith is a huge thinker. His depth of understanding of global issues, terrorism, law, cultures, and business is extraordinary. He's a leading academic and member of the exclusive 'Club of Rome'with only 100 members which include Mikhail Gorbachev, Bill Gates and Al Gore. He was voted 'Australian Communicator of the Year in 2004. |
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