Gordon
Cairns
Speaker Profile
Gordon Cairns is a Celt, born in Bridge of Allan, Scotland. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated with an MA Honours degree.
He started his career with Nestle, followed by Cadbury, the Imperial Group, and PepsiCo, where he worked for 10 years in three continents, in Marketing, Operations and Finance. He joined Lion Nathan, initially as the Managing Director of their Australian beer business, and then for seven years as CEO. During that period, the company was consistently recognised as a best employer, and he was awarded a True Leaders award on three separate occasions.
In September 2004, he stepped down from full time executive life, and now serves as a non-executive director of Westpac Bank, Origin Energy, Rebel Sports and World Education (a microfinance provider), and as a senior advisor to McKinsey and Greenhill Caliburn (a corporate advisory firm).
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Client Comments
Client Comments
- Gordon Cairns is arguably the most authentic speaker on the corporate circuit today. His willingness to share his personal journey, warts and all makes for a highly compelling experience. Our leadership team left Gordon's session in no doubt that if it is to be, then it is up to them. Highly recommended.
Tabcorp Holdings Limited
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