Daniel Silke
Daniel Silke is an Independent Political Analyst and Keynote Speaker on International politics. He has a specialist interest in political parties, elections and is a renowned Futurist, speaking around the world on issues surrounding globalization and the future.
Daniel served for six years in a publicly elected office between 1995 and 2001 having faced three elections in South Africa. He served four years as a Member of Parliament in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa after being re-elected in 1999. He held the Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Economic Affairs, which included the portfolios of Economic Development, Tourism, Agriculture and Transport.
Daniel contributes widely to publications both in South Africa and overseas. He currently writes for the Australian Quarterly published by the Australian Institute of Policy& Science in Sydney. He has been the foreign correspondent for the Juluka magazine in Los Angeles, California for over 10 years. He is a regular guest commentator on many television and radio programmes in Africa and is often heard on Radio France International, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, SABC International and many other international leading broadcasting networks globally.
Daniel speaks throughout the world on global issues, politics, future trends, innovation and leadership in change. He recently completed a semester at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida where he participated in the Dialogues of Innovation lecture series. He was the Rooney Visiting Scholar at the Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has spoken to the prestigious World Affairs Council in Washington DC and the American Committee on Foreign Relations.
Daniels speeches include some of the following titles:-
Global Vision 2020: The USA and The World:- The Lone Super-Power or a Super-Power Alone; Africa & the New World – Global change & its Impact on the Continent; The Red Dragon on Safari: - The Chinese in Africa
Daniel Silke was the best speaker we heard. Not only was he highly knowledgeable but also he was also interesting and funny. He was equally adept at discussing Globalization and the incredible story of his native South Africa ... and he even had the best presentation materials! Dick Costello, Former President, Strategic Marketing, Universal Studios, Los Angeles, USA.
Daniel Silke gave a really good talk. He should be a role model to other speakers in content and delivery. Tom Patty, Former President, TBWA/Chiat/Day - Los Angeles, World Wide Nissan Account Director, San Diego, USA.
The presentation was absolutely superb! This was the first time I heard from a few of our members by telephone about the quality of the presentation, the diction and the depth of knowledge. We highly recommend Mr Silke as a presenter to all the other committees. Courtenay Weldon, Secretary, Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations, USA
The professionalism of Daniel Silke equips him well as a guest speaker at corporate functions. I really enjoyed the presentations as there is such a dearth of competent speakers these days. Dr Bill Venter, Chairman of Altron Allied Electronics, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mr Silkes lectures on Globalization were most interesting and stimulating. I am sure they were enjoyed by all who attended. Mr Anthony Woodward, Strategic Development, Felix Schoeller, Pulaski, New York, USA.
The topic was presented with deep understanding, candour, balance & sensitivity. He is insightful, introspective & engaging. Dr William J Katip, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Exceptional presentation skills, informative, entertaining & highly professional Jamie Logan, Regent Cruise Lines, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA