AREC10 Keynote Speakers

SIR BOB GELDOF, Pop Star, Activist and Entrepreneur- UK

Pop star, humanitarian, activist and astute entrepreneur, Sir Bob Geldof is truly an inspiration. A man who’s never taken no for an answer, he tweaks the consciences of global leaders everywhere and works tirelessly for the people of Africa, whilst being involved in a succession of high-profile business ventures and still doing what gives him the most pleasure of all, playing music. His latest album is due for release in May.
A man who not only decided to change the world but actually went ahead and did it, 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the mammoth Live Aid extravaganza that reached a worldwide audience of over one billion, the largest-ever televised concert (and the 5th anniversary of Live 8). For his humanitarian work, he was granted an honorary knighthood in 1986 and in 2005 received the Nobel ‘Man of Peace’ Award (he has been nominated six times for the Noble Peace Award, more than any other living nominee).
Over the years, he has created a number of innovative businesses. In the early 90s, he started his production company that pioneered breakfast TV in the UK. When he had problems booking a family holiday over the Internet he founded an online travel agency. Another business he co-founded is today the UK’s leading independent producer of factual content for TV, online and print, and now also supplies to Asia.

• Reaching Your Dream: A World Icon's Insight on the Secret to Success
  Sunday General Program

• SEE BOB GELDOF SPEAKING ON HUMAN RIGHTS
• SEE BOB GELDOF IN CONCERT AT LIVE 8
• SEE BOB GELDOF SPEAKING ON LEADERSHIP & CHANGE
• SEE BOB GELDOF SPEAKING ON ENTREPRENUERS
  

EDWARD DE BONO, Author, educator and creator of the term ‘lateral thinking’ - UK

Edward de Bono created the term 'lateral thinking', and it’s now so much part of our language that it is used in everything from physics lectures to television comedy.  The world authority on creative thinking, Dr de Bono will bring a whole new dimension to the way you think about yourself and your business. This author of 62 books, including Lateral Thinking and Six Thinking Hats, has lectured to government leaders, educators and heads of industry, sharing his message that thinking can and should be taught as a skill if we are to meet the needs of today’s fast-changing world. He has made the intangible subject of creativity practical and accessible to everyone, across many cultures, from school children to senior executives.  His methods were instrumental in the revival of interest in the Olympic Games and John Bertrand’s success in the America’s Cup, as well as being used by many major corporations including the Pentagon, IBM, Microsoft and Siemens (the largest corporation in Europe).  He is an Oxford Rhodes scholar, has held faculty appointments at Oxford, Cambridge, London and Harvard universities, and is a medical doctor, psychologist and PhD.

• Your Success is Determined by How You Think
  Sunday General Program

• Get Creative with Your Business
  Tuesday Leadership Program

• SEE EDWARD DE BONO IN ACTION

ERIK WAHL, President, The Wahl Group – San Diego, USA

After eight years working as a partner in a corporate firm and playing with his art, Erik now plays in the business world by working with his art.  His management consulting firm, The Wahl Group, challenges organisations to implement breakthrough thinking techniques to accomplish extraordinary results.  Specialising in The Art of Vision, his unique understanding of sales performance, innovation, productivity and profitability traces back to his experience as an artist and is demonstrated in a dynamic and entertaining way with the creation of amazing paintings on stage. Not only are Erik’s artworks found in international collections, but as a sought-after keynote speaker he has presented to top organisations all over the world, as well as having been a guest lecturer at the London School of Business.

• The Art of Sales Excellence
  Sunday General Program

• The Art of Leadership
  Tuesday Leadership Program

• SEE ERIK WAHL IN ACTION

MATTHEW FERRARA, President/CEO, Matthew Ferrara & Company – Boston, USA

Known in the US “as the best technology instructor in real estate”, Matthew Ferrara has been a driving force for evolution in the real estate world for the past two decades. His mission has been to revolutionise the industry by empowering agents to create consumer-centric businesses that meet the needs of modern buyers, sellers and renters. His philosophy is simple: we need to forget about the past, learn what the modern consumer wants and how they want it and deliver it fast.  Once agents identify that the future consumer isn’t anything like the past consumer, they’ll understand the importance of new sales techniques, modern relationship management and technology as the model for real estate success. Matthew is rewriting the book on how real estate is done today, and in the future.  He has shaped the strategies of some of America’s most successful real estate businesses and, through his syndicated column, inspires countless agents to develop tech-savvy selling strategies.

• The Secrets of Social Networking
  Sunday General Program

• SEE MATTHEW FERRARA IN ACTION
  

ANDREW WINTER, TV host and property expert, The Lifestyle Channel - QLD

Originally from the UK, Andrew Winter has the ultimate real estate job as host and residential property expert of the award-winning TV series “Selling Houses Australia” on The Lifestyle Channel. He cuts to the chase and is obsessed with property.  With 25 years’ experience in real estate, he believes that if a property hasn’t sold within two months or leased quickly then something is wrong! He has seen every sort of buyer, seller, landlord and tenant and has helped sell or lease every type of property from luxury homes to those in scary areas, from new developments to derelict farm buildings.  Andrew started as a trainee agent in Bristol in 1984 and has sold property from the rural Cotswolds to London, including the exciting Canary Wharf area.  He moved to Queensland in 2005 and opened a boutique agency with his wife. Although he sold the agency in 2008 due to his media commitments, he still maintains an advisory business.

• Smart Solutions to Property Presentation Dilemmas
  Tuesday Sales Program
  Tuesday Property Management Program

• SEE ANDREW WINTER IN ACTION