How these CEOs get a good night’s sleep

Most CEOs aim for the recommended amount of seven to nine hours but some are weary of the dangers of chasing the perfect night’s sleep.

Private Healthcare Australia CEO Rachel David: “I’ve long envied the seemingly endless parade of business influencers who swear by a 5am start ... but I remain an absolute zombie in the wee hours.” Louise Kennerley

Euan Black and Sally Patten

Jan 13, 2025 – 1.03pm

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If BOSS’s summer survey of business leaders is anything to go by, top CEOs have got the memo on sleep.

Most aim for the recommended amount of seven to nine hours per night and do everything from steering clear of screens at night to supplementing with magnesium and wearing sleep trackers.

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Euan BlackWork and careers reporterEuan Black is a work and careers reporter at The Australian Financial Review.

Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London.