Biography
Born in 1950 and educated at Prince Alfred College, Glenn is a fifth generation Cooper.
He started off his working career by gaining qualifications in electronic engineering, and later in computing and marketing. After his completion of studies, Glenn entered into the computing field with Anderson Digital Equipment. After two years with this company, Glenn moved to Melbourne to take up his new role of National Distribution Manager.
In 1983 Glenn returned to South Australia to set up a private business in computer sales and contract services. This company grew to a substantial size with offices in Adelaide and Brisbane.
In July 1990, Glenn joined the family brewery and held the responsibility of the Sales and Marketing Director. He has overseen the launch of numerous products to the Coopers beer range, including: Coopers Mild Ale, Coopers Dark Ale, Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale, Coopers Lager and most recently Coopers Clear.
Glenn now is the Chairman and the Ambassador for Coopers Brewery as well as looking after the Coopers export in the USA and Asia. He is currently the Chairman of Australian Made Australian Grown the Green and Gold triangle with the stylized kangaroo recognized the world over. Glenn is also on the board of Hynes Paints.
In the past Glenn has been chairman of the Adelaide Fringe Committee (1994-1999), then as Chairman of the Adelaide Convention and Tourism Authority (1998-2006). In 2002, Glenn received a Centenary Medal. In 2005 he was awarded a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia for services to South Australia and the Arts. In 2007 Glenn completed the Kokoda Track following the footsteps of his uncle Colonel Geoff Cooper. Glenn has an Associate Diploma in Business from Stanford University.
Glenn’s focus at this stage of his brewery career is to continually expand the Coopers company interstate and internationally and retain Coopers as a privately held family company.
He is married to Elspeth and they have 2 children.
Testimonials
Glenn has an engaging style which really suited this audience. He really met our brief and gave an outstanding presentation which was appreciated by all.
Cumbre Consultants
Glenn was a great speaker, his company story was fascinating, he was funny and engaging and his speech was well enjoyed. The family business story mimics our company’s own story in many ways and really struck a chord with our audience. His visual presentation was professional and his intro video was really funny and well done.
Seeley International
Glenn is a pleasure to listen to and watch. His story is very interesting and relevant to our audience of accountants. His content is great and he also makes his presentation fun.
Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants
Excellent - Glenn delivered both an entertaining and informative presentation. His story is a good one, and the Philmac team were able to draw a number of parallels between the key messages Glen was emphasising and the way our own business operates. I'd definitely recommend Glenn to other organisations as an entertaining speaker with a terrific story.
Philmac Pty Ltd
Glenn delivered an interesting and entertaining presentation, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
HomeStart Finance
Glenn was just the person that we needed for the night and he fitted in with the craziness of our event. I wondered for a while if we would be able to get people to sit down again and listen but he had everyone interested and entranced. His humour certainly helped the situation.
Engineers Australia NT
Glenn Cooper’s presentation was very engaging. His family /business story is appropriate for a very wide audience. Glenn’s warmth, humour and professionalism ensures his audience come away entertained and inspired.
Franchise Council of Australia
