BORN in Sydney, Australia in October 1986, Leighton Walters is a young entrepreneur to look out for. His unstoppable love for people and passion to see people fulfilling their potential in life is infectious and undeniable. With a unique childhood combating and continuously overcoming multiple medical complications and social challenges, Leighton cites his position in life to be a platform of inspiration, influence and leadership.

Entering the work force at just 15 years of age, Leighton was noticed for his unquestionable drive for success and accelerated into management from 16 years of age and quickly excelled beyond his years working in management roles for Gloria Jeans Coffees International.

Personable and perceptive, Leighton thrives off building great relationships with those around him and challenging the norm. The son of International Real Estate Trainer, Bob Walters, Leighton commenced working alongside his family as the Business Development Manager in 2008.

In 2009, Leighton commenced studying a Masters Degree of Arts with a Leadership specialisation. Recognising his obsession with serving the community, Leighton used his position in real estate to begin laying the groundwork to establish a revolutionary not-for-profit movement named “Heart for the Homeless”. Full of vision, Leighton launched the “Moving Cities Initiative” in March 2010 gaining national media exposure, International interest and major political attention.

Leighton has been nominated for Young Australian of the Year in 2010, 2011 and 2012, appointed Justice of the Peace for New South Wales and has more recently won the highly prestigious John Greig OAM Community Service Award at the Real Estate Industry of New South Wales Awards for Excellence 2011. Constantly and consistently focused on thinking outside the square, infused with his unique life story it is no surprise that Leighton has had the opportunity to share his story at schools, businesses, conferences, local and national print, radio and national television.

A gifted speaker, passionate inspirer of others and humble young man… Leighton is a man with a mission.