Marcus Blackmore is an optimist who sees a lot of upside for Blackmores, Australia's largest vitamins company.
He's also a realist. Having just turned 75, he's positioning himself for a more genteel time, building a luxury home on a $10 million parcel of land at his beloved Bayview on Sydney's northern beaches, and by September taking possession of a new 96-foot vessel being built in South Africa.
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Simon Evans writes on business specialising in retail, manufacturing, beverages, mining and M&A. He is based in Adelaide. Connect with Simon on Twitter. Email Simon at simon.evans@afr.com
Carrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club. Connect with Carrie on Twitter. Email Carrie at carrie.lafrenz@afr.com