Few understand what it takes to achieve exceptional performance more than Kieren Perkins. With 11 world records, 2 Olympic Gold, 2 Olympic Silver and more than a dozen Commonwealth and World Championship swimming medals, Kieren's sporting achievements are legendary. During 2 decades in the pool, Kieren performed remarkable achievements and cemented his place as a superb role model.
Kieren was also an integral member of the Australian delegation sent to Monaco in 1993 to bid for the 2000 Olympics. He and the bid team were successful and Sydney went on to host the 2000 Games.
Current Work:
Since his retirement from swimming in 2000, Kieren has been transferring his knowledge and experience in creating sustainable elite performance to businesses around the world as a former Partner of Performance Global Pty Ltd and former Partner of RogenSi, a global consulting and training company.
In 2009 Kieren joined NAB as Head of Business Development and Acquisition for NAB Private Wealth in Queensland. Over the course of a decade, he moved through multiple roles to eventually become the Executive Director of Personal Banking, leading a team of 150 people dedicated to supporting NAB's Business and Private bankers. Kieren also served as Chief Executive Officer of Australian Unity Bank in 2021.
He has had the honour of serving on multiple boards in corporate, government and not-for-profit capacities including Swimming Australia the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Starlight Children's' Foundation, Pain Australia Ltd, the ANZAC Foundation and NFP Online.
Education: Kieren was made an honorary Doctor of Philosophy by Queensland University in 2001.
Talking Points
Resilience
How do we make good decisions under pressure and deliver our potential when it matters? Challenging times can make it difficult for us to keep the consequences and outcomes in perspective. In this keynote, Kieren shares how to recognise the strength within and how to bring out that strength when under pressure. How to build the right team culture around you, to create the support needed for sustained success. Kieren shares take home strategies to build and practice your resilience. Kieren uses his sporting and business experience to help others find their own potential.
Resilience
Overcoming challenges from Lane 8
An Olympic themed keynote.
Overcoming challenges from Lane 8
Building the right culture
Building the right culture
Change Management – the will to succeed
Change Management – the will to succeed
Video
Kieren Perkins | 'Champions' Sydney Corporate Luncheon | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Kieren Perkins is a hero of the Australian sporting arena. From Captain of Swimming at Brisbane Boys' College in 1990, to dual Olympic gold medallist just six years later, Kieren has added an impressively long list of awards and achievements to his name. Kieren has held 18 Australian records, 3 World records, and 3 Commonwealth records and has represented Australia all over the world, including Monte Carlo, Rome, Auckland, Canada, Barcelona, Atlanta and, of course, at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.Kieren Perkins poolside interview 1996 Gold Medal
Kieren Perkins is Back In The Pool | Studio 10
Former Olympian and Starlight Foundation Ambassador Kieren Perkins is leading the charge on a brilliant initiative called the Super Swim challenge.Kieren was engaging and his content was excellent. The audience warmed to him quickly. He was very approachable after the event, which our guests really appreciated. ... keep reading Powercor Australia
Kieren was above expectation - extremely professional, friendly and courteous, and made himself available to mix with delegates afterwards. He spoke about his experiences, and related them easily to the layman and business person alike. Very articulate. Delegates commented without solicitation on how they believe Kieren was the best they had heard.
Kieren supported the initiatives with vigor. A fine young man. Spoke from the heart
Kieren was very professional and very interesting.
