Chair of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board; host of Money on Channel Nine for nine years; author of books selling 600,000+ copies
Paul Clitheroe AM is one of Australia's most recognised financial media figures — long-standing host of Money on Channel Nine from 1993 to 2002, Chairman of Money Magazine, and author of several best-selling books including Making Money and Make Your Fortune by 40, with combined sales exceeding 600,000 copies. He is Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board, which sets and implements the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and holds the Chair of Financial Literacy at Macquarie University. In 2008 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the financial services industry and the community.
Paul's distinctive angle is his capacity to make complex financial concepts genuinely accessible, while connecting financial literacy to the broader themes of resilience, leadership, and confident decision-making under uncertainty. He is not a theoretical economist but a practitioner with real governance weight — he is Chairman of the listed fintech InvestSMART, a Director of the Monash Absolute Investment Fund, and Chair of the youth anti-drink-driving organisation RADD. That combination of media credibility, policy authority, and lived commercial experience allows him to speak with equal fluency to retail audiences and boardrooms. His 2015 win of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in his TP52 Balance is a thread he draws through his presentations as a practical metaphor for preparation, teamwork, and calm judgement under pressure.
Paul is a strong choice for corporate conferences, financial services events, client appreciation evenings, and any gathering where the audience needs a trusted, plainly-spoken voice on money, risk, and the economic climate. Client feedback across organisations from Canon Australia to Fuji Xerox and Lend Lease consistently cites his relaxed, down-to-earth style, his ability to relate to diverse audiences, and his generosity in staying on after sessions to take questions and engage personally.
Paul Clitheroe AM is a keynote speaker based in New South Wales who speaks on business strategy, finance & economics and leadership. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
Paul was fantastic…I really mean that…he was fantastic. Would recommend him to anyone. I have received emails from clients raving about how great he was and thanking us for inviting them.Corporate Traveller
He was exactly the right speed for the audience. A good mix of down to earth and sophistication. Related himself well to the audience. The feedback I had was that he was the best speaker most had seen.Fuji Xerox
The feedback from our audience was that Paul gave a very engaging, down to earth presentation with a clear and direct message. Paul's ability to relate his insights and experiences to our industry ensured that he captured the minds of everybody that attended.Canon Australia Pty Ltd
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