Steve Killelea

Steve Killelea is the multi-award-winning founder of the internationally renowned global think tank, the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). He is regularly quoted in the media on subjects ranging from terrorism to conflict and is also a sought-after international speaker. His funding of the IEP was recognised as one of the 50 most impactful philanthropic gifts in Australia's history by a coalition of Australian Foundations in 2013, and he has been recognised as one of the 100 most...See more

Steve Killelea is the multi-award-winning founder of the internationally renowned global think tank, the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). He is regularly quoted in the media on subjects ranging from terrorism to conflict and is also a sought-after international speaker. His funding of the IEP was recognised as one of the 50 most impactful philanthropic gifts in Australia's history by a coalition of Australian Foundations in 2013, and he has been recognised as one of the 100 most influential people in the world on reducing armed violence. In recognition of Steve's deep commitment to peace, he was awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize and has twice been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. See less