Our Speakers
Craig James
CommSec Chief Economist
Craig is married with three teenage children and lives in Dolans Bay in southern Sydney. Chief interest is athletics and trying to keeping up with the children.
His current role is Chief Economist, Commonwealth Securities, interpreting ‘big picture’ economic and financial trends for customers, clients and staff. Previously he was Chief Economist at Colonial and has worked at the Australian Financial Review as a senior writer.
As well as providing presentations to staff and clients and commentaries on financial and economic trends, he appears regularly in the electronic and print media.
Craig has worked in banking, finance and journalism for over 30 years.
He holds both Bachelor and Master degrees in Commerce (Economics). Both degrees were undertaken at University of NSW.
In February 2012 Craig was appointed an Adjunct Professor at Curtin Business School in Perth.
And on a lighter note he was named amongst the 6 finalists for Men’s Health Man 2011.
Mark Said, CA
Partner – MKS Harris
Over the past 27 years, Mark have helped many business go from being Good to Great. It is his passion to see businesses grow and succeed and to be a part of that process.
Together with his team at MKS Harris, they work with small to medium business owners to ensure that they are fully equipped with the latest technology and information to help them run their businesses more efficiently. For example, introducing them to cloud technology like Xero, Vend, & Sales Force – just to name a few.
Making sure that he is also up to date with all the latest tricks and traps with the tax laws is also important – he spends a lot of time reading and researching to make sure his clients get the best advice!!!