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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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| Rachael Robertson |
Antarctic Expedition Leader
Rachael Robertson had the unique honour of leading a 12 month expedition to the Antarctic’s Davis Station, and is only the second female to do so. No ordinary leadership role, Rachael shares her leadership and team building experiences of a group of 18 people she barely knew faced with 9 months in isolation together, whilst juggling the responsibilities of her role in the highest, driest, coldest and windiest place on earth. The photo images are breathtaking.
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| Samantha Riley |
Champion Swimmer
Sam holds the reputation as one of the world’s greatest female swimmers and has a succession of proud victories. The 1994/95 year saw her take home nine gold medals and two world records across international sporting events. Her super smile has made her one of the most likeable characters in Australian sport. Her audiences relate well to her. |
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| Paul Roos |
Sydney Swans Coach
A former AFL superstar, Paul took the club’s top coach position, guiding the team to victory after a 72 year drought. The Hawks club coach summed it up for all the following day saying, “The greatest strength in Roos’ coaching appears to be his ability to make a group of players believe that everything is about and for the team”.
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| Graham Richardson |
Political Power Broker
'Richo' has been one of our most effective and colourful politicians. He retired as a federal cabinet minister in 1994, but his behind the scenes influence continues today. He was snapped up by the Nine Network as a special political commentator, was on the board of the Sydney Olympics and Mayor of the Olympic Village. His grasp of the political landscape and nose for the mood of the electorate keeps him in demand as an advisor to many groups. His presentations are peppered with colourful anecdotes and laced with his incisive humour. He pulls no punches. |
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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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| Jane Rutter |
Chart topping classical musician
International flautist Jane Rutter is renowned for her dynamic and communicative performing and teaching skills. Her brilliance and versatility are highly regarded and Jane is one of a minority of the world’s classical artists with the ability to perform across jazz and pop with equal effect. The only Australian classical artist to enter the FM pop charts with a solo album also enjoyed the No. 1 position for her album “Brazil” in the classical charts. |
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| Mikey Robins |
Comedian and Media Host
His wit, intelligent humour and performance reliability have earned Mikey a reputation as one of Australia’s best entertainers. You’ve heard his voice on the wireless as former host of Triple J’s National Breakfast Show, and he currently airs on Vega’s breakfast shift with Tony Squires and Rebecca Wilson. Mikey’s television and radio career chronicles some of Australia’s most popular shows and he has co-authored two books in his famously comical style. |
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