Tony Blair gives business leadership insights in Brisbane, Perth

Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister from 1997-2007, is making his first speaking appearances in Australasia since leaving office, this week in Brisbane and Perth.

Mr Blair will be sharing his unique insights and experiences in leadership, negotiation and innovation to audiences in Brisbane on Thursday evening and Perth on Friday.

Mr Blair has been described as one of the defining politicians of our times and, as audiences at the Brisbane and Perth Convention and Exhibition Centres are set to discover, is one of the most engaging, respected and in-demand speakers of this generation.

In addition to his experience in office and his influence on world politics, Mr Blair continues to play a leadership role on issues such as faith and globalization, the Middle East peace process, African governance and climate change.

According to event sponsor Anthony Pratt, chairman and CEO of Visy, Mr Blair's visit will be a unique opportunity to hear from one of the world's most admired leaders.

"I first met Tony Blair in 2006 and we share a common interest in finding solutions to the challenges of climate change that bring business, government, and the environmental community together," Mr Pratt said.

"I also admire the role he is playing as an international statesman. So I'm delighted that Australian audiences will be able to hear from him in person."

Mr Blair's memoir, A Journey: My Political Life, was released in September 2010 and made the New York Times Best-seller List within a week of its release.

The two Leadership, Negotiaition and Innovation events are supported by the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce which promotes business links between the countries.

http://www.aicc.org.au/

 

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