David Thomas
David is keen to ensure that the whole process of selecting and securing him as a speaker is both simple and smooth. See below for all the reasons why you should book David for your next event, and the answers to your likely questions. Please don’t hesitate to ask for more information as you will find David responsive, flexible and easy to work with. If in doubt, send an email to su*****@*************om.au
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What Makes David Different?
As a keynote speaker and thought leader on investing, raising capital and doing business in Asia, David is a charismatic, warm and engaging presenter with a unique ability to demystify a region that remains challenging and often confronting to western business leaders
CAN DAVID TAILOR HIS PRESENTATION TO US?
Of course. David will always aim to tailor his message to meet your specific objectives and to meet the expectations and needs of your audience. David will normally ask for a briefing (email su*****@*************om.au to book a meeting either over the phone or in person) and will often request more details about your event so he can fully prepare in advance.
What Clients Say About David
“Insider’s Insider” – “David’s ‘Three Cups of Tea’ philosophy is a game-changer. He is truly the insider’s insider.”
Head of International Trade
From LinkedIn
“Strategic Roadmap” – “A world-class speaker. David doesn’t just deliver a keynote; he provides a strategic roadmap.”
Conference Organizer
From LinkedIn
“Simplifying the Complex” – “David has an incredible knack for simplifying the complex. He bridged the cultural and commercial gap for our team.”
Tech Founder
From LinkedIn
“Ground-Level Insights” – “If you are looking to unlock opportunities in Asia, David is the guide you need. He moves beyond surface-level noise to provide actionable insights.”
Global Strategist
From LinkedIn
“Enlighten and Galvanise” – “David possesses the unique ability to enlighten and galvanise an audience. His deep understanding of the landscape makes him an invaluable asset.”
CEO Level
From LinkedIn
David delivered a great speech at the Business of Real Estate conference this year on developing positive business relationships with Chinese, by understanding culture – insightful & interesting
Bindi Norwell
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand
Chief Executive Officer
I would recommend David Thomas as an excellent speaker on China. He recently presented his China Insights to 20 Melbourne executives (mainly CEOs and board members) who are also members
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I would recommend David Thomas as an excellent speaker on China. He recently presented his China Insights to 20 Melbourne executives (mainly CEOs and board members) who are also members of IMD Swiss School’s Alumni. As I’m an Lausanne Ambassador it was pleasing to have people express their appreciation of his sound grasp of current trends in China and of proven strategies in establishing businesses in China.
Greg Robinson
Director ICC
International Consultants Centre
Having recently travelled the breadth of the country to listen to leading edge speakers in regards to real estate, I found David’s presentation extremely refreshing and addressed in very straight
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Having recently travelled the breadth of the country to listen to leading edge speakers in regards to real estate, I found David’s presentation extremely refreshing and addressed in very straight forward and easy to understand and implement, format. David’s presentation was very pertinent and inspiring with regards to many areas of our business and how we present ourselves to the Chinese market
Mark Hay
Owner
Mark Hay Realty
David Thomas recently spoke at one of our conferences and we had some great feedback from our participants. His presentation was described as cutting edge, insightful, highly researched and thought-provoking.
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David Thomas recently spoke at one of our conferences and we had some great feedback from our participants. His presentation was described as cutting edge, insightful, highly researched and thought-provoking. So if you are looking for a speaker with ideas about the best way to take a business or any idea global, then David is someone that you definitely need to get to know and work with.
Dale Beaumont
Best selling Author of 16 Books
Business Blueprint
We had David presenting at our National Conference this year and he really knows his stuff. Feedback from his session was excellent and there’s little doubt that he’s the master
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We had David presenting at our National Conference this year and he really knows his stuff. Feedback from his session was excellent and there’s little doubt that he’s the master of this topic. We look forward to hearing more from David.
Robert Gerrish
Founder & Director
Flying Solo
On Behalf of the Property Council’s Capital Markets Committee, I’d like to thank you very much for participating in the Is Australia overbought ? Capital Markets Seminar held on tuesday
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On Behalf of the Property Council’s Capital Markets Committee, I’d like to thank you very much for participating in the Is Australia overbought ? Capital Markets Seminar held on tuesday 10 November 2015. The Feedback from the attendees has been excellent and we were very pleased with the level of attendance. Your Contribution to the discussion and the event was greatly appreciated. Thanks once again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with our members. I look forward working with you again in the near future
Glenn Byres
NSW Executive Director
Property Council of Australia
You can always tell when a presentation really syncs with an audience and yours did, which is great because the content is so valuable.
Nathan Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Buxton Real Estate Group
When building a bespoke forum and study tour experience out of Hongkong for our Practice Principals, it was clear we needed to engage a China expert. Someone with a deep
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When building a bespoke forum and study tour experience out of Hongkong for our Practice Principals, it was clear we needed to engage a China expert. Someone with a deep understanding of the challenges & opportunities of the region & who would be able to translate these into learnings relevant to the Australian advice professional and business owner. All roads led us to David and from the outset his knowledge and willingness to open doors for us proved invaluable.
Jessica Brady
Head of Licensee Development
BT Financial Group
David Thomas was the opening keynote speaker at our Danish CFO Agenda conference in Copenhagen, Where we gathered 200 CFOs and finance leaders from large Danish companies for a day
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David Thomas was the opening keynote speaker at our Danish CFO Agenda conference in Copenhagen, Where we gathered 200 CFOs and finance leaders from large Danish companies for a day of inspiration and discussion. David gave the opening speech on BRIC and why this is interesting and why we all need to factor it into our plans. He also ran a break out session on “Doing business in India”, where a smaller group were asking questions and discussing various aspects of doing or planning to do business in India. The delegates were all very positive about the performance and content delivered by David. He is a great speaker and facilitator and very knowledgeable on the topic of BRIC.
Dorthe Harding Keilberg
Partner
Deloitte Consulting A/S, Denmark
David’s presentation was engaging, Humorous & delivered in a relaxed manner and was well received by our clients, His insights into the China economy & future plans were enlightening even
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David’s presentation was engaging, Humorous & delivered in a relaxed manner and was well received by our clients, His insights into the China economy & future plans were enlightening even to our China delegates
Mary Oxley
Vice President Sales and Marketing
DHL Global Forwarding
David Thomas is such a dynamic, engaging speaker. His keynote was very well received by our audience as “very good to excellent.” The material truly resonated with our audience of
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David Thomas is such a dynamic, engaging speaker. His keynote was very well received by our audience as “very good to excellent.” The material truly resonated with our audience of Real Estate agents, many of whom have had little or no experience with dealing with Asian clients. In his lively, thought provoking session, David gave them clear tips – and most importantly, actionable suggestions — on how to implement these valuable strategies. Well done David, I would highly recommend.
Rebecca Dunn
Chief Executive Officer
Property Profile Group
Thank you for a really unique and inspiring day. Being in the service industry it is so important to engage with people from different cultures and your presentation was enlightening
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Thank you for a really unique and inspiring day. Being in the service industry it is so important to engage with people from different cultures and your presentation was enlightening and received well by all. I would be glad to recommend you to any company considering engaging you.
Gary Peer
Director
Gary Peer
David’s ability to provide us with a very entertaining mix of history, economics, social development and future trends was exceptional. He also provide a great mix of content very relevant
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David’s ability to provide us with a very entertaining mix of history, economics, social development and future trends was exceptional. He also provide a great mix of content very relevant to our industry as well as general content that was both fascinating and educational for any business person
Nick Dowling
CEO
Jellis Craig
I just wanted to pass on my sincere thanks for your excellent presentation to our senior bankers and customer on China and India. The feedback from the session has been
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I just wanted to pass on my sincere thanks for your excellent presentation to our senior bankers and customer on China and India. The feedback from the session has been overwhelmingly positive. The energy and clear insight that you brought to the Masterclass was a real strength. I look forward to continuing to work together on future events.
Rachel Slade
Former Head of International Products
Westpac Banking Group
David was the highlight of our recent real estate event for business owners. He provided loads of practical tips on how to embrace the opportunities in China. His talk was
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David was the highlight of our recent real estate event for business owners. He provided loads of practical tips on how to embrace the opportunities in China. His talk was highly relevant, entertaining and everyone walked away width ideas they can use immediately in their business to make the most of the chinese market
Leanne Howard
Head of Customer Experience
L J Hooker
I couldn’t recommend a better chairperson and expert speaker, after having worked with David on New Retail 19 where he both chaired and spoke as one of our keynotes on
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I couldn’t recommend a better chairperson and expert speaker, after having worked with David on New Retail 19 where he both chaired and spoke as one of our keynotes on our China and Beyond themed day. I enjoyed his personable attitude, as well as his knowledge – helping audiences to understand why we should have a China strategy.
Catherine Shelley
Senior Producer and Event Manager
Akolade
David Thomas gave a remote presentation to our members on the topic of “Hong Kong and China” in early 2021 and the level of engagement was fantastic. Feedback from his
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David Thomas gave a remote presentation to our members on the topic of “Hong Kong and China” in early 2021 and the level of engagement was fantastic. Feedback from his presentation confirmed that, whilst not everyone agreed with his position on controversial topics, the audience enjoyed listening to him and found his presentation intelligent, very thought-provoking and valuable. We highly recommend David to audiences around the world who need fresh perspectives and observations about China and the Asia Pacific region.
Richard Milroy
Founder & Executive Director
Private Wealth Network
DOWNLOADS AND AV NEEDS
David will normally produce a PowerPoint presentation full of high res images, graphics and charts to illustrate the points he plans to make in his presentation. In some cases, he may embed a video. As a result, his AV requirements are relatively simple:
Projector/Screen/Laptop
Lapel microphone or earpiece
David is always happy to give permission for his presentation slides to be saved as a PDF and circulated to all participants. He is willing for his presentation to be filmed and circulated, and requests a copy after the event to be used for his own purposes.