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James Kirby is considered to be one of Australia's leading financial journalists. As a commentator, broadcaster and entrepreneur in his own right, he is one of the most insightful voices on Australian finance and investment sectors.
He is a former managing editor & co-founder of Business Spectator and Eureka Report and has previously worked at the Australian Financial Review and the South China Morning Post. James is a regular commentator on radio and television, author of several business biographies and has served on the Walkley Awards Advisory Board. He is a graduate of Ireland's UCG and Dublin City University and a qualified securities adviser in Australia.
James is currently Associate Editor - Wealth of The Australian.
For many years he has presented a weekly segment on News Breakfast on the ABC. He continues to appear as a regular guest on media outlets around the country as well as hosting his twice-weekly podcast 'The Money Puzzle'.
James was co-founder and shareholder in the AIBM group with Alan Kohler and Robert Gottliebsen. The AIBM group launched Eureka Report, Business Spectator and a range of related titles before it was sold to News Corporation in 2012. James was managing editor of the AIBM group.
James is also a board member of ECSTRA, the financial literacy foundation.
He has written a range of Australian business books including biographies of the late Richard Pratt and Harvey Norman's Gerry Harvey. He has also written the Australian edition of 'Investment for Dummies' along with 'My Mother's Diamonds', a television documentary on the holocaust assets affair.
James is one of the most popular business commentators who can adapt presentations and keynote speeches for any audience. His experience as both a commentator combined with his time as a 'hands-on' manager of a successful start-up company creates a unique blend of professional commentary and practical business expertise. His presentations tend to mix a sharp analysis of economic forecasts with precise observations on individual business sectors, have been applauded throughout Australia.
James's presentations are designed to connect with every audience member whether an investor, a manager, a salary earner, a retiree or simply an interested observer. His mission is to make the world of business, economics and investment accessible to every attendee. Moreover, James ensures that his presentations offer take-aways, solutions, ideas and answers to audience members.
James is an in-demand financial commentator with wide experience as a MC and conference facilitator. His warm and engaging 'Irish style' has endeared him to audiences all over Australia. He offers a splendid grasp of wider economic issues blended with an intensely practical and newsworthy approach that enlivens any gathering.
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