Ian Leslie OAM
Famous as a reporter on the original 60 Minutes team, Ian Leslie is by reputation and accomplishment one of Australia’s outstanding broadcast journalists and corporate communicators. An extraordinary career in journalism recognized by the Medal...

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Testimonials for Ian Leslie OAM
A thorough professional who demonstrates an appreciation of the...corporate environment.BHP Billiton
The power of Leslie’s credentials as an authoritative television journalist cannot be under estimated - a pleasure to work with... such a professional.
George Patterson Bates, Hong Kong
An invaluable anchor to generate discussion, keep things on track and relevant to an audience.
Institute Municipal Management
An outstanding master of ceremonies. He does his homework and makes speakers feel relaxed.
Tower Corporation
An invaluable anchor to generate discussion, keep things on track and relevant to an audience.
Institute Municipal Management
A high profile with the credibility Fujitsu wants to be associated with.
Fujitsu Australia
An incisive questioner of speakers with the right touch of humour.
IAG
His integrity and professionalism has been a great asset to us.
G.M.H.
Ian Leslie OAM travels from NSW, Australia
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Ian Leslie OAM's Biography
Famous as a reporter on the original 60 Minutes team, Ian Leslie is by reputation and accomplishment one of Australia’s outstanding broadcast journalists and corporate communicators. An extraordinary career in journalism recognized by the Medal of the Order of Australia(OAM) for his services to media and the community.
Ian speaks the language of corporate Australia. Arguably the most refreshing corporate presenter today. An exciting MC and Key-note speaker, Leslie draws on a journey of extraordinary experiences to breathe new life into your events.
His breadth of experience, contact with world leaders in business and politics and journalistic integrity have earned him universal respect.
Ian Leslie covered conflicts in the world’s major trouble spots: Uganda, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lebanon,Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Burma, Korean Peninsula, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland. He gained access to world leaders...including Moraji Desai (Prime Minister of India), Benazir Bhutto(Prime Minister Pakistan),Ferdinand Marcos (Philippines), Ugandan Presidents, Beniza, Obote, Muzeweri.
His most notable coup, interview with Anwar Sadat, President of Egypt and Camp David fame. The only Australian journalist to profile the great World Statesman.
Ian has received no less than seven awards for distinguished journalism. His crowning accolade, the prestigious WALKLEY AWARD, Australia’s highest recognition for journalistic excellence.
Other awards...Best Reporter of the Year, Best Current Affairs Report, Best Short Documentary Series---ASTRA Awards-Foxtel.
A story teller who speaks of a life most people can only dream of…Leslie draws on his years as a Sixty Minutes correspondent. He has rubbed shoulders with world leaders, dictators, business leaders, Hollywood stars and Australian Prime Ministers. Stories relevant today.
Let Ian Leslie breathe life into your conference, seminar or awards, with his unique style and journalistic integrity.