TALENT INTERNATIONAL TEAM UP WITH BRANSON AND WOZNIAK TO TARGET TWO MILLION TALENTED TECHOS

Globally expanding IT&T Recruitment Company, Talent International, has teamed up with Sir Richard Branson and Steve Wozniak to search for leading technology superstars in the 2014 Talent Unleashed Awards.

The Talent Unleashed Awards are set to kick start the Australian technology sector by recognising the bravest, boldest and most brilliant individuals who are making a positive impact in business and the community.

Talent International has previously made known its disappointment at the absence of a meaningful Australian technology sector and now the softening of the mining boom and the demise of many household names in the manufacturing sector, increased focus on the IT&T sector is more important than ever.

The Talent Unleashed Awards will help address this by stirring the dreams and ambitions of technology superstars at a grass roots levels across Asia Pacific in five categories.

Founder and Managing Director of Talent International Richard Earl said its time to actively promote individuals who are making a positive impact in the technology sector not only in Australia but across the globe.

When we look to the Australian technology sector were concerned that there is insufficient interest and activity at a grass roots level in terms of innovation, ideas and technology start-ups. This is especially apparent in Australia but also across the broader APAC region and the Talent Unleashed Awards will address this Earl added.

INTERNATIONAL JUDGING PANEL

Were thrilled to have some of the worlds leading business minds on board this year. Its great to have Sir Richard Branson for the second year in a row, highlighting our passion to reward excellence in technology and
Steve Wozniak is a perfect complement for Sir Richard. together they represent the face of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurialism at its very best said Earl.

2014 Judges include:

Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder, Apple

Cliff Rosenberg, Managing Director, LinkedIn

Joel Neoh, Head of Groupon Asia Pacific and Founder of Youth in Asia

Patrick Grove, Co-Founder and CEO, Catcha Group

Sir Richard Branson said; "The technology and IT sectors will be the main stay of our global economy for many years to come. We must encourage more talented individuals to take up careers in these fields and help drive innovation, invention and more efficiency across many sectors. I enjoyed meeting the team at Talent International last year in Sydney and look forward to working with them in this competition."


AWARDS CATEGORIES

Adding to last years Community Impact Award, the 2014 Talent Unleashed Awards Program has added four new categories including: Rising Star, Leadership, Best Start Up, and Digital Content.

Regional winners will be selected and travel to Sydney, Australia for the APAC Awards Ceremony where five category winners will be selected in addition to a Peoples Choice Award winner.

Strong supporters of continual development, Talent International will reward the six total category winners with a five-day business innovation workshop at the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship in South Africa.

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