Yesterday
Boards fight against paralysis as Iran shock hits – but it ain’t easy
Shortages caused by the Iran war go beyond fuel. Away from the headlines, many companies are wondering how they are doing to handle supply shocks.
Top directors: Recession risk now ‘more likely’
Leading company directors have abandoned high hopes for 2026, warning economic pain from the Iran conflict could be deeper and last longer than people realise.
This Month
Why this CEO gets his advice from the 20-somethings in the office
As Gen Z swells to a third of the workforce, P&G’s Australia-New Zealand CEO Neal Reed says reverse mentorship keeps him connected, skilled up and relevant.
Why this CEO doesn’t have meetings before 9.30am
Shane Bracken, who leads Subway in Australasia, reveals how to revive a company and expand it – but having a stellar idea is not among his tips.
The highest-paid, most powerful and influential directors revealed
Mark Barnaba, deputy chairman of Fortescue, is the highest-paid ASX 300 director, but women top the lists for most powerful and influential.
CEOs share the secret sauce that got them the top job
The path to a company’s peak role has changed a lot, and these days the journey varies among leaders.
Staff at Kogan can ask for a pay rise any time. But there’s a catch
Ruslan Kogan, founder of online retailer Kogan.com, says he has made many mistakes, but one stands out. “We were in a lot of trouble as a business.”
Kerry Stokes didn’t talk to this senior exec for 4 months
Soon after joining SGH in October 2013, Richard Richards arranged a two-day strategy event. Many were surprised he was still employed when it finished.
This Deloitte partner turned boss, 39, is bracing for AI’s apocalypse
Xero chief Angad Soin is confident the $14 billion accounting giant has a competitive moat against the rising tide of generative artificial intelligence.
This CEO once had to make herself redundant
Early in her career, Momentum Energy chief Lisa Chiba landed her dream job. But the role wasn’t what she thought it would be.
Turning trash into treasure for passion and profit
Australians jettison 540kg of rubbish a year. Kylie Wallace saw the opportunity to make a business out of saving junk from landfill.
Don’t ask for a seat at a broken table. Build a new one
It’s time to create a new, sustainable leadership model that does not simply reward the “always-on” grind, these women say.
Why many successful executives still miss out on board roles
Boards are rethinking how they identify future directors. As governance expectations rise, experience alone is no longer enough. Here’s what now matters – and why many high-flying executives still fall short.
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Meet the women steering Australia’s high-tech future
From cattle stations to global trading floors, these three venture partners prove non-linear careers are the ultimate fuel.
Why this senior executive fasts for 36 hours – twice a week
Accor chief operating officer Adrian Williams loves a hotel breakfast (and he stays in a lot of hotels) but twice a week he eats nothing.
How not to derail your career, according to this former bank CEO
The former NAB banker and founder and ex-chief executive of Judo Bank discusses his successes, failures – and the biggest mistakes leaders make.
Build a C-suite pipeline to close the gender pay gap
Companies should prioritise retaining and supporting women in senior roles so that the talent is there when the top job becomes available.
Boards re-think investor updates as market volatility increases
Share price volatility is prompting companies to refine their investor communications and leading some to take a more cautious approach to earnings guidance.
February
The woman with a $370b responsibility
Kathy Vincent got the Australian Retirement Trust top job seemingly out of nowhere, but the responsibility for 2.4 million super accounts rests easy on her shoulders.
How life changed for this CEO when private equity took over
Queensland Airports chief Amelia Evans always thought she’d be an accounting firm partner. “That was my life. I was set.” She recalls. Only she wasn’t.
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Why CEOs don’t need gravitas to be successful
Art Gallery of NSW director Maud Page says one of her biggest failures was not speaking up enough early in her career. Here’s why.
The accidental CEO: This exec’s path to the helm of a $12b company
How Sanjeev Gandhi ended up at the top of Orica – and the key lessons he learnt along the way.
