Ian
Leslie
OAM

Speaker Profile
Famous as a reporter on the original 60 Minutes team, Ian Leslie is by reputation and accomplishment one of Australia's outstanding broadcast journalists and corporate communicators. An exciting keynote speaker, Leslie draws on a journey of extraordinary experiences to breathe new life into your conference, seminar, or trade function.
Recipient of Australia's most coveted honour for journalism, the Walkley Award, and a three time Logie winner, Ian's breadth of experience, contact with world leaders in business and politics and journalistic integrity have earned him universal respect.
A powerful communicator whose unique skills enhance the business message, Ian was the face of Woolworths, Australia's most successful public share float; Arnott's, when faced with a crisis turned to him to restore public confidence; and the Victorian Government used his power to launch its electricity privitisation scheme. Ian is an articulate facilitator of government, business and environmental issues and a sparkling MC with an acute sense of humour.
Dynamic, innovative and challenging, Ian Leslie is the consummate corporate presenter.
Travels from New South Wales
Client Comments
Client Comments
- Ian's expertise, superb presentation skills and dedication to excellence raised the 2009 QBE National Roadshow to new levels of professionalism.
QBE - A thorough professional who demonstrates an appreciation of the corporate environment.
BHP Billiton - An outstanding presenter who targets the important issues... intuitive and innovative.
Limra International - Thank you and congratulations on once again doing an excellent job of moderating this year's Convention. As always your professionalism shone through each day and I know that your obvious commitment to the role was appreciated by all those who attended the event.
Australian Automobile Dealers Association - An incisive questioner of speakers with the right touch of humour.
AMP - An outstanding master of ceremonies. Ian does his homework and makes speakers feel relaxed.
Tower Corporation - An invaluable anchor to generate discussion, keep things on track and relevant to an audience.
Institute Municipal Management - A high profile with the credibility Fujitsu wants to be associated with.
Fujitsu Australia - Ian's integrity and professionalism has been a great asset to us.
GMH - Ian's professionalism and sense of fun go far beyond the call of duty.
MLC - A most timely, informative and motivational presenter.
Amway Australia - The power of Leslie's credentials as an authoritative television journalist cannot be underestimated - a pleasure to work with... such a professional.
George Patterson Bates HK
"Emma is a delight to work with. She has taken the time to understand our business and as a result is very responsive to our requests for speakers and matching the right person to our many events."
AXA Austra
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