Stephen Scheeler

Former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand

Australia’s most authoritative voice on digital disruption, transformation, A.I., culture and leadership. His experience at the heart of Silicon Valley is truly unparalleled, and he has a unique ability to inspire audiences of all kinds with rare insight, humour and humility.

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Stephen Scheeler is Australia’s most authoritative voice on AI, Leadership & Digital Disruption

Stephen is the former CEO of Facebook ANZ, where he helped guide Facebook’s unprecedented rise from quirky Silicon Valley start-up to media & technology titan. Stephen’s acclaimed TEDx talk – The Oldest Guy at Facebook – recounts his amazing journey at the heart of one of the world’s most disruptive companies.

Stephen is also Co-Founder & CEO of revolutionary artificial intelligence start up, Omniscient – the world leader in using AI to decode the human brain. Backed by some of Australia’s most iconic business names – including Gina Rinehart, Gretel Packer and Will Vicars – in 2022, Omniscient won the coveted SXSW Innovation Award for AI.

Stephen is a dynamic speaker and strategic advisor who captivates audiences of all sizes delivering insightful keynotes that earn high praise and repeat engagements, solidifying him as a sought-after expert in AI and Leadership. A native New Yorker, Stephen has spent over 25 years in Asia-Pacific, with deep experience across Asia & ANZ.

Topics

The AI Odyssey
A Silicon Valley Insider’s Guide to demystifying complex AI concepts. With 5 bespoke keynotes addressing AI for Business, Future, the Brain, Ethics & Trust and Society – These keynotes unveil how organisations can harness AI for a multiverse of purposes, illuminating a world enhanced by AI beyond the realm of technology.

Leadership
Walk the Talk: Mastering the Eight Elements of 21st Century Leadership

Future
Fear or Fascination?: The Future of Technology, Business & Human Life

Personal Journey
The Oldest Guy at Facebook: My Journey from Nowhere to the Heart of Silicon Valley

Innovative Culture
Start-Up DNA: How to Bake Silicon Valley Culture & Innovation into Your Business

Cyber
How Avoiding Cyberattacks has Organisations Racing to Safety

Trust
Have We Met Before? The Revolution of Trust, Identity & Privacy in a Cyber Unsecure World

Stephen was fantastic. From the first meeting with Stephen to brief him on what we were looking for in a guest speaker for the client, nothing was an issue. Stephen clearly understood what was needed, so we engaged Stephen immediately. The keynote that Stephen presented had every single guest engaged and hanging off every word. An incredible story, with so many key takeaways and learning for guests. I look forward to booking Stephen for our next event Rheem
Thanks so much, Stephen! It was a pleasure to work with you today. Everyone was raving about how fantastic you were and you were quoted for the rest of the day. Thanks again for sharing your insights. You were so interesting - undoubtedly the best session of the day!!!!! Delegate - Inspiring Leaders' Summit
We had nine speakers today and you were the highlight x10! Your keynote really got the room thinking and talking in a way that a room full of accountants and lawyers rarely do! Australian Institute of Company Directors
Wow! What a phenomenal addition to our annual conference! Stephen is an absolutely riveting keynote speaker. We just ran an annual event for over 800 clients and Stephen’s presentation was a standout. His knowledge of the digital business landscape coupled with his mastery of artificial intelligence was such a great addition and value add to the day. Stephen is on the cutting edge of AI technology but speaks in terms that everyone can grasp and understand. Very engaging and enlightening. Highly recommended and we will definitely book him again in the future! Managing Director - Trading Mastery