Sydney National Speaker Showcase February 2013

CRAIG REUCASSEL

MASTER OF CEREMONIES | COMEDIAN | MEDIA

Craig Reucassel is an Australian writer and comedian best known for his work on ABC’s The Chaser and is currently in the latest Chaser’s Hamster Wheel on the ABC. A previous drive-time radio co-host with fellow chaser Chris Taylor, Craig was a founding member of the satirical multi-media group The Chaser team and worked to produce their satirical newspaper as well as a number of Chaser television shows on ABC TV including The Chaser’s War on Everything and Yes We Canberra

Craig is presently a Patron of the Left Right Think-Tank, Australia’s first independent and non-partisan youth think-tank. READ MORE...

KAMAL SARMA

RESILIENCE | INSPIRATION | INFLUENCE

Kamal Sarma is a resilience professional with a strong focus on creating resilient leaders who can then go on to create resilient organisations. Kamal uses his international experience in venture capital, funds management and biotechnology to explain how resilience is a key character trait of inspirational leaders. Kamal works with leading organisations to create lasting improvements in profitability by influencing the leadership’s ability to inspire rather than motivate. Kamal’s style is engaging, and conversational while taking a direct approach. His techniques are inspirational, extremely relevant and down-to-earth. READ MORE...

PAUL WALLBANK

TRENDS & IT | MEDIA | CHANGE

An expert on change Paul Wallbank helps businesses, governments and community organisations identify opportunities and understand the risks in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. His time working with the NSW state government developing strategies to help build Sydney’s profile as a global centre in the digital economy gave him a close insight into how governments can engage with businesses and communities.

A regular radio broadcaster with a combined audience of over a million listeners Paul is also a frequent commentator on television and in print and the author of seven books. READ MORE...

NARELLE HOOPER

ECONOMICS/BUSINESS | MODERATOR | MEDIA

Editor of AFR BOSS Magazine Narelle Hooper has reported on Australian business and financial markets for nearly 20 years across print and electronic media. A former senior writer with the Australian Financial Review, Narelle has worked as finance correspondent with ABC Radio’s current affairs programs AM and PM. A presenter of the weekly Business Report on Radio National Narelle has also reported on federal politics with BRW Magazine. Highly regarded as an outstanding interviewer and panel moderator and a warm and engaging MC, Narelle is able to quickly build a strong rapport with her guests and audience. READ MORE...