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Iggy Pintado is an accomplished and experienced business leader, executive, coach, speaker and author. He is an internationally recognized connection technology guru and a dedicated observer of societal and business models and patterns. 

Over the last 22 years, he has held professional, management and executive positions in marketing, sales, channels, operations and online management at both technology giant IBM (1986-2006) and until recently, at telecommunications specialists, Telstra. In 2008, he co-founded a business networking consulting, marketing, coaching and mentoring business based in Sydney, Australia called ConnectGen, where he is CEO and CNO (Chief Networking Officer). As a “super-connected” networker on LinkedIn, Plaxo, Facebook and Twitter, he has earned his place in the Top 25 list of the most connected business networkers in Australia.

Iggy has written his first book, Connection Generation, a fascinating study of how connectedness affects our place in society and business and the challenges and opportunities this compelling development presents.

He is passionate about passing on his knowledge, learnings and insights to large and small organisations alike. He is regularly invited to speak at business conferences, tertiary institutions and leadership seminars and is a highly regarded and sought after mentor. His insights into business management and marketing has led to his engagement in external consulting and committee work with the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Advisory Council, the Blue Chips Marketing Council and IBM's Small Medium Enterprise committee.

In summary, Iggy is a passionate, motivated and experienced leader - and people person - who has brought his wealth of experience and knowledge into the 21st century connected business world. He is ready, willing and able to provide this acquired expertise to any organisation, group or audience.

If you're interested in engaging Iggy to present, speak or consult to your business, team or group, please click on the enquiry button.