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| Frank Abagnale |
The “Great Impostor”
Subject of the best-selling book and subsequent movie “Catch Me If You Can”, the “Great Impostor”, Frank Abagnale is one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. In his teenage years Frank posed as a pilot, assistant attorney-general, a college professor and a paediatrician. Since serving just five years of his sentence he emerged to write policies and procedures for the reduction of white-collar crime with the US government, Frank today consults and lectures world-wide and his fraud prevention programmes are used by more than 14,000 organisations. |
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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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| Robin Daubeny |
Motivational Expert/ Sales
Robin Daubeny is regarded as the most unique and sought after motivational speaker in Australia. His presentations entertain, educate and motivate. Attendees take away proven, positive self-help ideas that can change performance, behaviour and lives in general. His success in business and sport resulted in him being appointed as a consultant at the Australian Institute of Sport in 2007, where he works with elite athletes helping to improve performance and helping them to be successful in other areas when their sporting career finishes. |
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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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| 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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| Peter Ritchie |
Founder, McDonald's Aust.
Peter Ritchie was the first employee of the McDonald's system outside North America. In 1973, Peter was appointed Managing Director Australia. During the 70s and 80s he played a major role in every aspect of the company’s development and later, under his leadership as Chief Executive, McDonald’s Australia grew to more than 500 stores and 50,000 employees. He is now a director of many blue chip Australian companies, including Seven Network, Mortgage Choice, Tennis Australia, 1800 Reverse and University of NSW foundation. |
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| Peter Switzer |
Business Commentator
Peter is Small Business Editor for The Australian newspaper, prolific author and preferred host. Peter regularly appears in a variety of TV, radio programmes and events and publishes in newsprint, online and books. Host of the Qantas on air radio service Talking Business, Peter is also a popular MC and facilitator known for his extensive business knowledge and easy to understand delivery. |
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