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Kevin McCann

July 2022

Outgoing Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns.

Gordon Cairns picks Scott Perkins, again

Cairns is now handing the chairmanship of Woolworths to the man who originally handed it to him.

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  • Joe Aston

April 2021

Sam Mostyn, president of Chief Executive Women encouraged business groups to adopt the recommendations that require their input.

Respect@Work report ‘won’t fix cultural problems’

The Morrison government’s response to the Respect@Work report will do little to change company behaviour, says one of Australia’s most respected directors. 

  • Sally Patten and Aaron Patrick

November 2020

For the CEO and their direct reports, there is no possibility of a relationship that works, says Diane Smith-Gander.

'Before you go to bed, tell the right person': advice to CEOs

Diane Smith-Gander says a relationship between a CEO and an employee is never possible, but not all her director peers support a 'bonk ban' for companies.

  • Sally Patten

September 2020

Mike Cannon-Brookes says the plan could make Australia a renewable energy superpower, with a low cost of power generation.

Government to consider $25b green jobs plan

The federal government will consider economic modelling behind a $25 billion proposal backed by business leaders to create 1 million climate-friendly jobs.

  • Angela Macdonald-Smith

April 2020

Alan Dixon and David Evans: way behind on the Evans Dixon float, but at least they've got the dividends.

At least Evans Dixon shareholders still have the dividend

The nice thing about clipping the ticket is you get to do it on the way up and on the way down.

  • Myriam Robin

January 2020

UBS' top banker Matthew Grounds wants to take a year off, according to confidants.

Top bankers among Australia Day honourees

"Dedicated, committed, selfless" is the Governor-General's description of the 1099-strong cohort of Australia Day Honours List awardees.

  • Bo Seo

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