2010 Media Releases

Deutsche Bank, together with The Australian, hosted the inaugural The Australian and Deutsche Bank Business Leaders Forum in Sydney yesterday.

Designed to provide the business community with a sophisticated platform for debate, the event featured a panel of four of the nation’s most highly recognised chairmen and drew an impressive turnout of the country’s top corporate leaders.

Panel members Michael A Chaney AO, Chairman of National Australia Bank and Woodside Petroleum; Bob Every, Chairman of Boral and Wesfarmers; Catherine Livingstone AO, Chairman of Telstra and John Morschel, Chairman of ANZ Banking Group discussed a range of issues impacting Australian businesses. Moderating the panel were The Australian’s National Affairs Correspondent Jennifer Hewett and Martin Collins columnist John Durie with The Australian’s Deputy Editor (Business) Brett Clegg acting as MC.

Deutsche Bank and The Australian believe that there has never been a more important time for informed and informing debate among members of corporate Australia. Richard Freudenstein, Chief Executive Officer at The Australian said, “This is why The Australian and Deutsche Bank put this forum together, providing a platform for lively, insightful, thought-provoking and entertaining discussion.”

Speaking at the event, Chairman of Deutsche Bank Australia & New Zealand John (JT) Macfarlane said, “Whilst the business community faces considerable challenges, my colleagues from around the world envy us here in Australia for our economic stability and the way we emerged from the global financial crisis. No other developed country is better positioned than we are and this gives us a competitive advantage.

“The Australian and Deutsche Bank Business Leaders Forum gave us the opportunity to hear from some of Australia’s most senior business leaders and I feel inspired by their vision, aptitude and importantly, their understanding of the opportunities before us.”

For further information, please contact:

Kate Abrahams +61 (0) 2 8258 2416