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FACILITATOR PROFILE – MICHAEL PASCOE

“The difference between leadership & management has become a cliché, but that hasn’t closed the gap.

2020 Exchange is that leap into pure leadership.”

Michael Pascoe is one of ’s most experienced and respected finance and economics commentators. With four decades in newspaper, broadcast and on-line journalism covering the full spectrum of economic and business issues, Michael also is a an accomplished speaker, MC and facilitator. Michael was born and educated in Queensland and started his career with The Courier-Mail before working in Hong Kong for three years with the South China Morning Post. Upon returning to Australia, he joined the Australian Financial Review in Sydney and then pioneered specialist finance journalism in commercial broadcasting, first with the Macquarie Radio network and subsequently with Channel 9, Sky News and Channel Seven. Probably best known for his 18 years as the ’s Finance Editor, Michael conceived, presented and produced the ground-breaking Business Today program in the late 1980s and was the senior interviewer and reporter on Business Sunday from its inception. He has the ability to interpret complex finance issues or world events and explain them to broadcast and live audiences. His broad grasp of the global events and domestic policies impacting on our economy allows him to provide thought-provoking opinions and test the theories of our politicians, business leaders and economists.

After a spell as founding Associate Editor for Alan Kohler’s Eureka Report and business correspondent for Crikey.com.au, Michael now brings those talents and an occasional touch of mischievous humour to his current role as Contributing Editor for Australia’s most-read business publications, the Sydney Morning Herald and BusinessDay.com.au sites. He’s also a finance columnist for Yahoo!7 and magazines as diverse as Mining Monthly and Your Trading Edge and is regularly seen on Channel 7’s Sunrise and news programs.

Why 2020 Exchange

For most of his working life, Michael’s job has been to observe and analyze leadership and the factors that impact on it. His career and personality position Michael as a knowledgeable advisor and commentator. Having conducted interviews with thousands of business and political leaders, including the likes of Bill Gates, Kerry Packer, Rupert Murdoch, Jack Welsh and Paul Anderson, Michael has privileged insights into the trials and tribulations of some of the world’s most iconic organisations. A notable trait of Michael’s interviewing has been his ability to listen as well as ask questions – an unfortunately rare quality.

Coupled with his natural wit as a broadcaster and speaker, he is able to draw out vital perspectives, making him a formidable group facilitator, mentor and advisor.

Qualifications and Positions held

- Nudgee College, Brisbane - University of Queensland Journalism, Language and Media majors - Director Lansdowne Club, Sydney - Director Riverview College Foundation - Chairman Riverview Bursary and Welfare Committee