Larry Ellison

Businessman and entrepreneur Larry Ellison is the fifth richest person in the world, as named by Forbes in 2020, a pioneering leader who made his fortune through innovation in the technology industry. Specialising in software, data management and cloud engineering systems, Ellison built Oracle from the ground up, and hasn’t looked back in his over thirty year career. Now, the award-winning businessman utilises his international platform to be involved in philanthropic activities, support other entrepreneurs and motivate others as a keynote speaker. Whether your audience are from a technology background or not, Ellison’s career story, practical advice and educational topics are beneficial to a range of demographics.

Co-founding Oracle in 1977, formerly known as SDL and Relational Software Inc, Ellison was a visionary leader from the outset. Not a stranger to setbacks, Ellison is a master of overcoming failures, and each time he experienced a hurdle with Oracle, came back stronger, ensuring he became one of the most resilient and revered CEOs globally. Surpassing all major competitors, overseeing high profile acquisitions and continually developing innovative computer technology has seen Ellison become a dominant global authority on business leadership and the tech industry. Continually named on the prestigious Forbes lists of billionaires, Ellison was also placed on the Powerful People rankings in 2013, a testament to his unparalleled success.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ellison has combined his role as the Executive Director of Oracle, with a number of other positions. In 1997, Ellison was made a Director of Apple Computers, acquired by the company for his extensive contributions to the tech industry. After five years, Ellison focused on Oracle full time, until he recently became a Director on the board of Tesla in 2018, diversifying his knowledge to further influence the sector of energy efficient travel. Much of his current work is dedicated to ongoing philanthropy, particularly in support of veterans and a cancer research centre.

When he’s not fronting one of the world’s most successful businesses, Ellison can be found enjoying his private pilot's license, competing with the Oracle Team USA sailing team, and conducting influential keynote talks to audiences across the world. Discussing a vast range of relevant and valuable topics, from effective leadership to measuring risk and reward, Ellison’s talks resonate with audiences on a personal level and company wide approach.