Wednesday 16 August 2006

Household Name to Host Awards Final

Australian television sales icon, Tim Shaw, will address Brisbane’s leading managers at the 2006 Management Excellence Awards Brisbane Final.

But wait, there’s more.

Best known as the face of the infamous Demtel ‘infomercials’, Tim has been labelled Australia’s most effective sales presenter, host and communicator.

AIM CEO, Carolyn Barker AM FAIM, said she expected strong interest in the event from the Brisbane business community.

“Tim Shaw is a national household name and international success story who will forever be part of Australian pop culture,” Ms Barker said.

“Tim is certainly a quirky choice to present at the Brisbane MEA luncheon, but his real value is in offering insights and fresh perspectives as one of Australia’s best contemporary salesman.”

Shaw became the face of Demtel during the early 1990s and has held a prominent role in the Australian media ever since.

His first book, Best Seller – Tim Shaw’s Sales Success Secrets, became a best seller itself.

Now in its 17th year, the Management Excellence Awards remains one of the few awards programs celebrating the contribution of managers to the success of their businesses.

“The Management Excellence Awards has earned a reputation as the premium showcase of Australia’s most talented managers,” Ms Barker said.

“The MEA alumni of winners is an impressive and influential group for any manager to aspire to join.”

Brisbane region winners will compete against finalists from around Queensland, culminating in a spectacular Gala event on Friday 3 November 2006 at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane.