John Elliott played 250 games of Australian Rules football for his old
school until his mid 30's, and was President of Carlton Football Club
for twenty years. He has a well-documented interest in politics, having
been a member of the Liberal Party for over thirty years. He became
Federal President of the Party late in 1987, having previously occupied
the position of Federal Treasurer and State Treasurer and Vice President
in Victoria. He is past Chairman of the 500 Club, which he formed in
the 1980’s, and has been the biggest donor to the Liberal Party in
Victoria.
John Elliott was inaugural Chairman of the Committee
for Melbourne, and is a past director of the Foundation of the
University of Melbourne Business School. He has been a director of a
number of public companies including BHP, National Mutual Life
Association, Bridge Oil Limited, and North Limited.
An entertaining speaker who tells it like he sees it, John speaks on life, business, success and fighting back.
