Gold medals to bottom rung: The tough switch from Olympics to business
Moving onto work wasn’t easy for Rob Scott, Kieran Perkins or fellow medallist Rob Jahrling whose life story demonstrates resilience and focus any business would prize.
When Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott retired from rowing after the 1996 Olympics, he started going to the office at 4.30am.
The two-time Olympian knew it wasn’t the healthiest choice, but he needed to throw himself into something after the Games. Scott was working in investment banking at the time – it was the perfect transition for him.
Zoe SamiosBusiness reporterZoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
Tess BennettTechnology reporterTess Bennett is a technology reporter with The Australian Financial Review, based in the Brisbane newsroom. She was previously the work & careers reporter. Connect with Tess on Twitter. Email Tess at tess.bennett@afr.com
