Day-Time Keynote Speaker- Peter Irvine

PETER IRVINE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
CO-FOUNDER, GLORIA JEAN’S COFFEES

People - Peter Irvine

TOPIC: Building Your Business, Your People, Your Life (Part I in the morning; Part II in the afternoon)

Description:  Peter will draw upon his amazing entrepreneurial and faith journey to unveil the age-old wisdom that a fulfilled life is determined not just by how much you own or what you achieve, but by your relationships, and how well you lead and inspire those around you.  Peter's two presentations draw upon his book by the same title.  Peter's presentation will draw on the following topics that are covered in his book: 

  • You Need to Lead: Lead your way to success
  • You Need to Plan: Plan your success
  • Act on Your Plan: Move towards your success
  • Know Where You Want To Go: Your vision for success
  • Be Passionate: your energy for success
  • Stay Teachable: Learn to succeed
  • Keep On Winning: Maintain your success
  • Be Generous: Share your success
  • Happy Customers, Raving Fans: Your foundation for success
  • Build Healthy Relationships: Relationships enrich your success
  • Strengthen Teams and Partnerships: Teamwork shapes your success
  • Embrace Change and Innovation: Your inspiration for success
  • Develop Your “Yes” Face: Your attitude for success
  • Manage Opposition and Criticism: Your growth for success
  • The Journey of Faith: Your strength for success

BIO:  Peter Irvine has had over 40 years’ experience in business at a high profile management level. Peter first started his professional career as a junior at DDB Needham, Sydney – which became the second largest advertising agency in Sydney.   Over a span of 33 years at DDB Needham, Peter acquired an extensive portfolio of business expertise, commencing in media planning and buying, progressing to Media Director for Sydney and National Campaigns, then onto General Manager and finally ending his career at DDB Needham as Managing Director.   Whilst at DDB Needham, Peter was part of the team who launched McDonalds in Australia.

In 1996 Peter branched out into franchising and in conjunction with his business partner Nabi Saleh, established the Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchise in Australia.  Since they opened their first coffee house in November 1996, Gloria Jean’s Coffees has grown to be the largest specialty coffee retailer and one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in Australia. Today there are over 400 Gloria Jean's stores and kiosks across Australia and over 800 coffee houses in 39 countries worldwide.  In January 2005, Peter and Nabi purchased the international Master Franchise brand and supply and roasting rights for all countries.  Gloria Jean’s Coffees has continued to grow, demonstrating excellence in franchising and setting the standard internationally for Australian franchise models. This was recognized in 2005 when Gloria Jean’s Coffees won the PricewaterhouseCoopers Excellence in Franchising – ‘Franchisor of the Year’ Award.