National Speakers and MC's - National Names -
Ivan Devenson
Formerly the National President of the Australian Institute of Management, and an international automobile and television executive, Mr Ivan Deveson AO has a keen interest in local government, micro economics, management, education and training. He was the Lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1996 to 1999, the longest serving Lord Mayor in over forty years. Ivan is committed and passionate about improving Australian businesses and organisations; and speaks with the same commitment and passion. He is one of this country’s great business leaders and an asset to any organisation looking to strengthen its leadership and culture.
John Bertrand
John Bertrand would have you believe that his main claim to fame is that he is a proud Australian. To his fellow Australians he is much more.
John Buchanan
John Buchanan will always be renowned for delivering Queensland their first Sheffield Shield title in the 1994-1995 season, his first season with the Bulls. In his five years coaching the Queensland Bulls, they won the Sheffield Shield and the Mercantile Mutual Cup twice. Recently retired, as Australian Coach John will now concentrate on his business ‘Buchanan Success Coaching’. He specialises in business-coaching seminars, ‘one-off’ company talks, after dinner guest speaking, or can tailor presentations to specific company needs. The basis of these talks is that sport and business operate from similar principles and both industry sectors can learn from each other.
John Eales
Former Queensland and Australia lock John Eales will be remembered as one of the all-time great rugby players. His retirement from Rugby in September 2001 marked the end of an era for the Australian game. Not only is he the third-most capped Wallaby ever; he is also the most capped Wallaby captain.
Julia Morris
With nearly twenty years experience performing to crowds all over the world,Julia Morris is one of Australia’s most successful and polished comedy exports whose signature skills of fun and gentle irreverence add hilarity to any event.
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