February
How this chairman used AI to rebuff a hostile takeover bid
CEOs aren’t using gen AI just to write speeches. They’re asking it for advice on big decisions and making ‘digital twins’ of themselves to coach others.
August 2024
How this former McKinsey consultant finds jobs she loves
Allegra Spender’s route to becoming an independent MP was a roundabout one and taught her about the power of putting yourself forward and following your passions.
How an Iranian refugee landed Australia’s biggest software deal
When Altium CEO Aram Mirkazemi landed at Hobart Airport as a refugee from Iran he had very little English, but six weeks later he was studying at university.
July 2024
The six tips that stuck with 2024’s BOSS Young Executives
There’s no single route to the top. But a few good habits will help you on your way.
The 10 wealthiest executives in the ASX 300 revealed
The Australian Financial Review’s Rich Bosses list for 2024 is dominated by tech and mining executives and also welcomes a new face.
The secrets to becoming a rich boss
There are good reasons why tech companies dominate this year’s Rich Bosses list.
Nation’s richest boss ‘can’t find anything to invest in’ but WiseTech
This year’s list is stacked with tech founders such as Richard White – and shows how divorces can force bosses down the ranks.
Why only four execs have kept spot on rich bosses list over decade
Chris Ellison, Graham Turner, David Teoh and Gerry Harvey have maintained their positions while some of their richer peers of yesteryear have bowed out.
This rich boss always wanted a private jet. Now he is on his second
In his twenties, David Dicker had not yet figured out how he was going to make money, but he knew he wanted a private jet. Then he worked out how to afford one.
June 2024
Rich Lister buys Manly’s most expensive home
Maas Group’s Wes Maas and his wife Emma have emerged as the buyers of Manly’s most expensive home for around $35 million.
March 2024
David Dicker now claiming his ex-wife’s shares
David Dicker still owns most of Dicker Data. Or does he?
January 2024
Why high-income earners love to run
A recent study shows a strong correlation between being well paid and participation in running. Here are four reasons why.
The investment banker everyone has an opinion about
Simon Mordant, the veteran banker-cum-philanthropist has the ear of the country’s leading executives, but his hard-nosed approach to deal-making rankles rivals.
August 2023
Atlassian co-founders are $6b richer after earnings update
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar have added around $3.2 billion to their respective wealth after the software company’s shares surged more than 23 per cent.
July 2023
The woman behind billionaire Richard White
White may now be this country’s richest boss, but heavy wears the crown.
Why investors love a Rich Boss – and how to get more of them
The Rich Bosses list reads like a roll of fund managers’ market darlings or private equity’s big misses. It’s all about backing a founder.
The 10 wealthiest executives in the ASX 300 revealed
The Australian Financial Review’s Rich Bosses list for 2023 is dominated by mining and technology executives, and includes a displacement at the top spot.
Why the boss of this $7b company is wary about the hype around ChatGPT
Pro Medicus CEO Sam Hupert also says the company has benefited from an early decision to remain debt-free.
Andrew Forrest deposed as top Rich Boss after $20b marriage break-up
These Rich Bosses admit they watch their share price closely, but ultimately, it has a mind of its own.
How this CEO (and his dad) built a $3.2b business from scratch
Ask Netwealth CEO Matt Heine what he has learnt about building a $3 billion company and he doesn’t miss a beat. “It’s really hard.”