Yesterday
He survived an aneurysm. Now this CEO is making the most of every day
Guy Chalkley, the chief executive of Endeavour Energy, was back on the job within 24 hours of having a craniotomy but insists work is his “fun place”.
February
Matt Comyn has a super skill, just ask Anthony Seibold
Manly Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold has forged a close relationship with the Commonwealth Bank CEO. It is a friendship where they learn from each other’s worlds.
Beer sales have slumped. Here’s what Asahi’s CEO is doing about it
Beer consumption is a third lower than it was 20 years ago, prompting Asahi Beverages’ first female CEO to take the company beyond the amber nectar.
Failed diversity push triggers demands for ASX governance overhaul
Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott said proposed governance guidelines ‘went too far’.
Revealed: the 24-hour vote that killed off ASX diversity plan
The ASX Corporate Governance Council will drop proposed new rules for listed companies after nearly half the members voted not to proceed.
Time for a first principles model of corporate governance
A more competitive framework for our public companies is totally achievable while preserving Australia’s core commitment to high governance standards and confidence in our market integrity.
Think you need to be an accountant to be a CFO? You don’t
Analysis primarily of biographies and LinkedIn profiles of ASX 50 chief financial officers found that just over 60 per cent cite professional accounting qualifications.
John Wylie calls for annual director elections in ASX overhaul
The veteran fund manager is urging the ASX governance council to return to the drawing board and has proposed an alternative “commonsense” version of rules.
Corporate revolt set to kill off ASX diversity plan
At least four key business groups will oppose proposals to update the governance rules, killing the prospects of getting the broad consensus needed to proceed.
How Jane Lu turned a failed start-up into a $100m fashion success
The Showpo founder swore off fashion after quitting her job to focus on a business that failed. She soon realised she had learnt too much from the failure to walk away.
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.
Why this CEO gave up measuring his sleep
Alex Davison, chief executive of L’Oreal Group in Australia and New Zealand, does a lot to ensure he gets eight hours’ sleep a night, but he doesn’t measure it anymore.
Don’t use a busy job as an excuse to drop everything else: Mark Scott
USyd vice chancellor talks about the importance of good relationships, the mistakes made in the uni’s handling of Jewish students, and general career advice.
Directors warn of investment delays amid Trump, election uncertainty
Company directors from Macquarie, Fortescue, Dexus and Perpetual say Donald Trump and the upcoming election will lead to projects being delayed or paused.
Why this exec thinks everyone should enter a bodybuilding competition
Renee Wootton, LanzaJet’s global director of new market development and a 2024 BOSS Young Executive, uses four buckets to organise her busy to-do list.
Ask this exec for five minutes, and she’ll probably say ‘no’
Kiria McNamara, director of people and culture at Swisse Wellness and a 2024 BOSS Young Executive, tends to decline impromptu catch-ups.
This CEO was made redundant at 49. Now he runs a $3b company
When Scott Hartley was let go from NAB in his late 40s it came as a shock. But he used the experience to forge a different career path.
Don’t go on holidays to relax, push yourself, says this top exec
Gurbaj Pawar, head of strategy at insurance broking company AUB Group and a 2024 BOSS Young Executive, hikes and plays with his young daughter to stay fit.
January
How these top CEOs stay fit and healthy
Chief executives understand that investing in regular exercise and proper nutrition is good for business. But not everyone likes to tick this box by hiring a personal trainer.
10 CEOs under the pump in 2025
Overextended stockmarket valuations equal heightened investor expectations. The market has these 10 chief executives in its sights.
The brave career move that helped propel Matt Comyn to the top of CBA
The CEO of Australia’s biggest bank reveals pivotal moments in his career – and how much sleep he likes to get.
Data-driven HR: Unlocking greater influence with the C-suite
HR needs the backing of data to inform and support decision-making, influence business strategy and earn a seat at the table.
Ten CEOs share their favourite productivity hacks
For many of our CEOs, more useful than apps and computer programs were strategies that helped them zero in on the work that matters most.