Prof Richard Turner

Richard Turner is a renowned Australian entrepreneur, business coach, and corporate speaker with a proven track record of founding multiple billion-dollar companies. His achievements have earned him the title of Australian Entrepreneur of the Year and South Australian Entrepreneur of the Year twice, while his companies have been recognised among the fastest-growing businesses nationally and in South Australia.

As the founding president of the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Australia, an Entrepreneur in Residence and Industry Professor at the University of South Australia, and a Growth Expert for the Australian Centre for Business Growth, Richard brings unparalleled expertise to entrepreneurs and organisations seeking growth, strategic insight, and operational excellence.

Richard is also the author of The Essential Entrepreneur: What it Takes to Start, Scale and Sell a Successful Business, widely regarded as Australia’s leading guide for entrepreneurs. His coaching and mentoring programs cater to founders at every stage, from start-up and scale-up to investment readiness and exit strategy, offering practical, actionable strategies drawn from decades of experience.

In addition to one-on-one coaching, Richard is a highly sought-after corporate speaker, sharing his insights on business growth, leadership, and entrepreneurial strategy with organisations across Australia. He also serves as an Advisory Board Chair and Board Member, providing guidance that helps businesses thrive in competitive markets.

Richard Turner combines entrepreneurial experience, strategic insight, and practical coaching expertise to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders to build, grow, and sustain successful enterprises.