Why leaders with big egos worry Rob Scott the most
Rob Scott’s first job was a sailing instructor and fixing boats. He went on to become an Olympic silver medallist and now runs Wesfarmers, one of Australia’s biggest and oldest companies. Oh, and he wants staff to be in the office.
Ask Rob Scott with whom he would like to share a glass of Burgundy (from his 1000-plus bottle wine collection) and, after a long pause, the Wesfarmers chief executive nominates recently turned centenarian Henry Kissinger.
The former US Secretary of State has led a remarkable life. A refugee from Nazi Germany who rose to the pinnacle of power serving under multiple US presidents, Kissinger has authored more than a dozen books and remained a key figure in US foreign policy for decades.
Carrie LaFrenzSenior reporterCarrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club. Connect with Carrie on Twitter. Email Carrie at carrie.lafrenz@afr.com
