Glen Jakovich Travels from Perth, WA

While Glen is one of Australia’s most highly respected sportsman, he has also built a highly credible reputation for working with government and industry during and post his career to raise the awareness of safety in the workplace both within industry and the wider community.

Jako is a much loved icon in West Australian sporting circles. His grim-faced determination and muscular physique are etched into the memories of all who lived through the rise and rise of the West Coast Eagles.

He is a champion, a public figure and an experienced media personality. Following a magnificent on-field career, his work as a Fox Sports presenter and as a football analyst for 96fm and 6PR Melbourne has kept Glen firmly in the public eye.

Those who’ve worked with him in business have seen first-hand the power of commitment and professionalism. Glen Jakovich was one of Western Australia’s highest profile AFL players.

In 2008 he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the West Australian Football Hall of Fame. He was an inaugural inductee in the West Coast Eagle's Hall of Fame in 2011.

While Glen is one of Australia’s most highly respected sportsman, he has also built a highly credible reputation for working with government and industry during and post his career to raise the awareness of safety in the workplace both within industry and the wider community.

Independent market research found Jakovich “a credible spokesperson”. He featured in television advertisements, hosted events, campaign launches and safety forums. Glen has also visited over 200 schools and is described by the Director-General of WorkSafe as an engaging speaker who adapted his presentations to suit the target audience and was always well received. “Showed commitment and enthusiasm for the campaign”.

Steel Blue’s Sales Director has had Glen give many talks to their major end users including Alcoa, Worsley and BHP. “This has helped us to establish very good relationships with these companies. He has had a major influence in the success of our business."