Presenters Bio Anthony Ackroyd is CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer!) of the ANThony ACKroyd companies.
Anthony is one of Australia's most successful comedy writer- performers. He rose to prominence as a star of the ABC's legendary comedy series "The Big Gig" and has performed for over one hundred Australian and international TV shows, radio programmes, and feature films (he's even been a question on "Wheel of Fortune"!)
Anthony has workshopped material with writer- performers such as Billy Crystal, Rowan Atkinson, and Alexei Sayle. He has also written material for Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura character. As a clown- doctor Anthony has spent years cheering up sick children in the Sydney Children's Hospital. He is a certified Laughter Group Leader with Laughter Club International.
Anthony's career on stage began as an Australian schoolboy public speaking and debating champion. He had hoped that these achievements would impress girls - they didn't. However...
Anthony now melds his love of comedy and his piblic speaking prowess to spread the word on what he terms UpEnergy - the power of fun, optimism, and appreciation to transform our personal and professional lives.
Whether speaking to a private party of 10 tp 110 000 people at Stadium Australia, Anthony walks the talk of delivering both laughter and an inspiring vision of what is possible for all of us.
