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Corporate philosopher, author & strategist, keynote speaker
Distinguished professor Richard David Hames is a corporate philosopher, author and strategist. He is widely considered to be one of the world's most influential intellectuals and futurists and has recently been described as 'one of this century's most insightful corporate philosophers'.
Richard Hames is a sought-after adviser and mentor to heads of state, government ministers, Boards and CEOs on all matters related to the future of business and society.
Not only is Richard Hames one of the most perceptive and engaging speakers of his generation, he is also one of the most compelling.
More about Dr Richard Hames:
Richard is President of Australia21, Chairman of The Hames Group, Founding Director of the Asian Foresight Institute and a Founding Partner in The Constellation
Richard is also a Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science, an adviser to the Climate Prosperity Alliance in New York and the Center for Human Emergence in The Hague, a director of State of the World Foundation Africa, and the inspiration behind Isaan New Life - a social venture aimed at stemming the traffic of young women and children into Bangkok's sex industry by revitalising community life in the north-east of Thailand and its immediate borders.
Richard is the author of several best-selling books including The Management Myth; Burying the 20th Century and The Five Literacies of Global Leadership.
Richard Hames talks about:
Topics range from the future of conflict to microtechnology in everyday life, financial services, transport, urban development, terrorism, taxation, health care, social networks, political systems, alternative energy, natural resource management and learning.
Client testimonials
Richard Hames has, in a very significant way, helped us to reshape the Australian Taxation Office and lay the foundations for a new organization that is now so essential as we move into a huge tax reform process.
Australian Taxation Office
Richard Hames has challenged us beyond the boundaries of our comfort zones. Remarkable and provocative thinking.
Future of Work Foundation
Entertaining, exciting and unforgettable. A formidable intellect at play.
Palm Springs Pty Ltd
Over the years I have heard many of the world's top speakers and presenters. Richard rates up there with the best. His performance was inspiring, proactive, groundbreaking and most of all very real!