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| Buzz Aldrin |
Moon Walker
The world was glued to their television screens on July 16, 1969 as Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong took the first human steps on the moon. Since retiring from NASA, the Air Force, and his position as Commander of the Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, Dr. Aldrin continues a leading role for America in manned space exploration. His commitment to space science and tourism saw the founding of his rocket design company, Starcraft Boosters, Inc., and the non-profit ShareSpace Foundation.
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| Wayne Bennett |
Rugby Leagues's Super Coach
Wayne Bennett was Coach of the Brisbane Broncos for 21 years from 1988 until 2008. In 2009 he was appointed Coach of St George Illawarra in 2010 he took the team to its first NRL victory in 31 years. Wayne Bennett is recognised in Rugby League circles as one of the most influential and innovative of modern day coaches. He is the longest serving coach of a single club, has one of the best winning percentages, and ranks second in the number of premierships won as a coach at an elite level. A former state and international player, Wayne began coaching in 1976 at club level, and in 1986 became Queensland Director of Coaching. In 1987 he became a full-time coach with the Canberra Raiders. In his first season with the Raiders, Wayne coached them to their first-ever Grand Final and was named Coach of the Year. In 1988 Wayne joined the Brisbane Broncos as their inaugural coach. He guided the club to five premierships; two World Club Challenge titles; and three pre-season titles. |
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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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| Evonne Cawley, MBE, AO |
International Tennis Champion
Evonne is one of Australia’s pre-eminent sporting legends. She dominated the tennis circuit during the 1970’s, winning Wimbeldon, the French Open and the British Hard Court Championships in the same year. In 1972 she was awarded an MBE, and the Order of Australia ten years later, following up with induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Today, Evonne actively facilitates Aboriginal access to sport through her Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trust, and works to increase female participation in tennis. |
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| Jacqui Cooper |
Champion Aerial Skier
Jacqui Cooper is the greatest Aerial skier of all time, a leader in her sport and a woman that has competed in a record 5 Winter Olympics. She has represented her country for 20 years, winning a total of 5 world titles and 24 world cup wins. She has had to overcome so much adversity in her quest for success. Jacqui competed in the Vancouver Winter Olympics (February 2010) after a year of intense hip and knee rehabilitation; she shocked doctors and surgeons by her will, inner strength and courage to make a brave attempt to be competitive at those games. |
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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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| Li Cunxin |
Mao's Last Dancer
Li Cunxin (pron “Lee Schwin Sing”) is a remarkable man borne of a remarkable story. He has published an incredible book about his extraordinary life. Later it was made into a box office hit film. In ‘Mao' s Last Dancer’, Li recounts his determination, perseverance, vision, courage and hard work, and in particular, the sacred family values and integrity that he learned in poverty-stricken China that have driven him to become one of the best dancers in the world. Li was born into utter poverty in Mao’s communist China, at the age of 11 he was selected to train in Madame Mao's Beijing Dance Academy. When he was 18, Li was awarded one of the first cultural scholarships to go to America, and subsequently been offered a soloist contract with the Houston Ballet. Two years later, Li defected to the West in a dramatic media storm, which involved the then Vice President, Mr George Bush Snr.
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| Dr Edward de Bono |
Lateral Thinker
Edward is widely regarded as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. An author, academic and lecturer, Edward has written 62 books and lectured in 54 countries. He is the originator of lateral thinking and one of the few in history attributed with influencing the way we think. Edward is unique in his application, working with everyone from young children to corporate executives and large organisations. |
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| Jon Dee |
Founder – Planet Ark
Passionate environmental champion and lobbyist, Jon Dee, founded Planet Ark in 1991 with former tennis great and friend, Pat Cash. Planet Ark’s meteoric rise enjoys support from celebrities the world over including Richard Branson, Pierce Brosnan and Olivia Newton-John, among many others. His initiative and innate drive directs a flood of media promotion and business ventures all focussed on improving the condition of our planet, and our lives. |
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| John Eales |
Wallaby Captain
John Eales has left an indelible mark on the world of Australian rugby and cements his standing as one of the all-time greats. In 1991 John made his debut and quickly followed that same year with his first World Cup winner's medal at age 20. As Wallabies captain he led the team to their second World Cup victory, and holds the record for the highest number of games as captain. A player of outstanding ability, admired coach, and in-demand public speaker, John commands respect as a player and person.
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| Mark Ella |
Rugby union legend
Mark led an outstanding rugby union career before making the successful transition to coach, leading the Australian Sevens to a bronze medal in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Named Young Australian of the Year, and a Member of the Order of Australia, Mark has also been inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame and the International Rugby Hall of Fame Inaugural XV. |
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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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| Danny Frawley |
St Kilda’s finest AFL skipper
Regarded as one the finest leaders of ALF team St Kilda, Danny Frawley led a stellar career taking in 240 games spanning nine years, and included a captaincy that is still, today, unmatched in longevity. Described as a tough and uncompromising full-back, in 1991 Danny led the Saints into the finals for the first time in eighteen years. Since those celebrated days, Danny went on to coach Collingwood and later Richmond. Today, Danny’s success continues in the corporate and media sectors. He lectures for Linfox on leadership and motivation, and appears regularly on radio and television. |
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