The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC

Biography

The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC was an Officer in the Royal Australian Regiment, serving at home and overseas. He was a Member of the Victorian Parliament for 23 years. Leader of the Opposition 1982-1989; 1991-1992 and was Premier of the State from 1992 to 1999.

Mr Kennett is currently Chairman of EQT Holdings Limited and a Director of Seven West Media Ltd.

He is also Chairman of Open Windows Australia Proprietary Limited, Chairman of CT Management Group Pty Ltd, Chairman of LEDified Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd and Chairman of Amtek Corporation Pty Ltd.

Mr Kennett is the Chairman of The Torch, a program assisting incarcerated Indigenous men and women and post their release.

Mr Kennett was the founder of beyondblue: the national depression, anxiety and suicide initiative and was Chairman from2000-2017.

Mr Kennett is also President of the Hawthorn Football Club, having previously served as President from 2005-2011.

Mr Kennett is associated with many other community organisations.

Topics

• Politics
• Business
• Philanthropy

Testimonials

Mr Kennett’s presentation received the most impressive ratings ever by our delegates
Leagues Clubs Australia Ltd

Captivated the audience and communicated his message on leadership extremely well.
John Danks & Son Pty Ltd

A wonderful and engaging speaker, Mr Kennett speaks with passion and warmth. Excellent
ProVision Eyecare Pty Ltd

Thank you from the team at CRT for joining us at the recent National Conference in Perth. Your presentation inspired much debate and interest amongst our delegates. Our delegates gave you very high marks in our post-Conference survey and we very much appreciate your contribution to the success of our Conference.
Combined Rural Traders Pty Ltd

Jeff was sensational in his delivery of the Keynote address.  Delegates were very excited at the prospect of hearing Jeff speak, particularly in such challenging times.  He was visionary, urbane, spoke superbly on topic and was a pleasure to work with.
Fran Kerlin,City of Melbourne