This CEO wakes at 5am, but doesn’t get in to work till 10am

The creator of Frank Green, which has just opened its first store in Chadstone, Melbourne, starts his day with his “emotional support dog,” Charlie.

Frank Green founder Ben Young at Clementine in South Melbourne. Eamon Gallagher

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Jun 12, 2025 – 5.00am

Email LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

What time do you wake up?

Around 5am. My wife Jane has never, to my knowledge, skipped a Pilates session. She wakes me as she’s leaving.

Email LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

License article

Introducing your Newsfeed

Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.

Find out more

Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.