Datta Executive - Lounge Leaders

PK has played an instrumental role in formulating commercial strategies and managing the development and delivery of complex supply chain and logistic solutions, often within turbulent and uncertain environments.

During his role at Myer Pty Ltd, PK ensured the delivery of the company’s merchandise strategy by leading its merchandise plan and replenishment team through a fully integrated end-to-end supply chain. All the while,  focusing on innovative and cost effective merchandise planning strategies to ensure the right product, in the right quantities, at the right time in the right stores.

Following a triumphant playing career, Ikin was a rugby league commentator for the Nine Network and co-host of The Sunday Foot Show. Ben is currently Sales Director with national commercial fit out contractor, Formula Interiors, and continues his work in the media with Channel 10 and Triple M. He is married to Beth and has four children, William, Joseph, Grace and Isabella.

Lisa is best known for her long and successful swimming career. She has competed in three Olympic Games (Moscow in 1980, Los Angeles in 1984 and Barcelona in
1992); two World Championships (Berlin in 1978 and Ecuador in 1982); and three Commonwealth Games (Edmonton in 1978, Brisbane in 1982 and Auckland in 1990). Her competitive swimming career spans an awe-inspiring 17 years during which she collected 24 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 8 bronze medals at national and international competitions.

Lisa, a mother of three, was ranked in the top 25 swimmers in the world for the duration of her career since the age of 15.

For 23 years Lisa was the presenter for Uncle Toby's Muesli Bars, appearing in many television commercials promoting the product. This is the longest ever association between an athlete and a company. For ten years Lisa was also the spokesperson for Fernwood Fitness Centres - a national chain of women's health clubs that was ranked in the Business Review Weekly's Top 10 companies in Australia. For 4 years she was the face of P & O Cruises in Australia, and for 8 years the spokesperson (and user!)
for 30 Plus, a women’s hormonal imbalance supplement.

Lisa is one of Australia's most sought after speakers and carries out many speaking engagements and personal appearances both nationally and internationally, drawing on her vast experience as a Commonwealth Games and Olympic competitor for Australia. She also talks of her personal experiences as a coach, working mum, wife, author, public personality and a health and fitness advocate. Lisa stresses the important role of physical and mental health and fitness for effective life management.

She has an incredibly powerful and relevant message for everyone, based on her personal lessons of determination and motivation. Lisa talks about maintaining a balance in both personal and professional areas to help maximise achievements and increase productivity.

She has published six books on health and fitness with over 250,000 copies sold, including “Get Up & Go” which was a number one best selling sports book. Her book “Fit Kids” was launched in 2000 by the Prime Minister John Howard, and is still considered one of the most important books available today as it aims to help children and families by improving their health and fitness and tackle the obesity epidemic.

Lisa held the position of Chairman of the National Australia Day Council from 2000 and 2008. Appointed by Prime Minister John Howard, she was the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious position. The National Australia Day Council is the coordinating body for the Australian of the Year awards and Australia Day celebrations across the nation. During this time, Lisa worked closely with the Prime Minister and the Governor General.

Lisa now faces a new range of challenges in her life. After her health scare, diagnosed with myocarditis from a virus in her heart, needing surgery to implant a defibrillator, and spending 1 month in hospital with an infection around the device, she continues to learn new ways to live life to the full, as “lying in hospital gives you plenty of time to think about what is really important in life”. It’s an interesting story to be one day competing at the Olympic Games, and on another day, lying in the cardiac ward.

"Live each day with happiness, passion and contentment…because you never know if it will be your last."

Rebecca has spent many years 'moonlighting' as a host and co-ordinator of wine events and education sessions and, more recently, became a director at The Grape Hunter. Rebecca also has a background in business management, marketing and design and is a passionate amateur cook and wine and food writer.

PK has played an instrumental role in formulating commercial strategies and managing the development and delivery of complex supply chain and logistic solutions, often within turbulent and uncertain environments.

During his role at Myer Pty Ltd, PK ensured the delivery of the company’s merchandise strategy by leading its merchandise plan and replenishment team through a fully integrated end-to-end supply chain. All the while,  focusing on innovative and cost effective merchandise planning strategies to ensure the right product, in the right quantities, at the right time in the right stores.

Graham is an very experienced Business Development and Sales Manager with 20 years experience in IT. He has worked in Sydney and Canberra and for several major companies within Queensland including Commander, Volante, Logical Networks and Memorex Telex Asia Pacific and Unisys.

Grahame has developed an extensive business network in both Government and Corporate Clients. He has created his own "Breakfast Club" made up of fellow successful Company owners, business associates and Government people.