Global search starts after Virgin boss quits
Virgin Australia’s high-profile chief executive, Jayne Hrdlicka, has surprised employees by quitting, effectively killing off plans for a May IPO.
Leadership
Can new CEO revive ‘basket case’ Magellan?
Many question why Sophia Rahmani has left the quiet life to try to turn around fallen market darling Magellan: A $5.75m pay cheque and track record may provide answers.
‘I have street smarts’: the self-made kid from Cabramatta
From a childhood of poverty and violence to financial planning stardom, Laos-born Jason Hoang has some strong words for critics of his ‘corporate image’. This is his story.
ASIC chair warned over deputy’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’
The corporate regulator’s former chairman sought to discuss with current ASIC chair Joe Longo in June 2021 concerns over a heated Zoom call with his deputy.
From obscurity to $170m paypacket: The phenomenon of Macquarie’s O’Kane
From a flashy trader in the 1990s, Nicholas O’Kane rose through the ranks at Australia’s ‘Millionaire Factory’ and leaves it after amassing $170m-plus in pay over six years.
Macquarie bullish as best-paid banker exits
Macquarie remains upbeat about its outlook as Simon Wright replaces Australia’s highest paid banker Nick O’Kane at the helm of the financial giant’s biggest money-spinning division.
NAB’s CEO needs to delay his military call-up
The banking boss plans to join the board of UK laser defence and weapons play Qinetiq. He should finish up his current job first.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Bullock was brilliant
The new woman at the top of the Reserve is an impressive operator for the times.
Why family matters most to ginger beer baron
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks’ ginger beer is a national treasure for many but the value of company patriarch Cliff Fleming’s gamble to keep the company in his family is priceless.
CEW maps out boost for female employment
Policy changes including modernised paid parental leave and updates to the tax system could help unlock female participation in the workforce.
NAB now navigates risks of rock star CEO’s final act
Can NAB keep its momentum coming out of the royal commission following the exit of hardened bank boss Ross McEwan?
The secrets of our fortune makers revealed
Inside the wins, losses and lessons learned from some of our most successful Australians as they reveal the warts-and-all tales of their wealth building.
The big bet to change our rivers and save the continent
New attitudes to rehydration such as leaky weirs are reshaping our river systems and can go a long way to making agriculture sustainable.
Working women shortchanged by super laws
Big capital should not shy away from big issues and the ‘lack of respect’ current super laws give to working women ‘really needs addressing’, says new ASFA chief Mary Delahunty.
Rich lister Jeff Chapman retires from Bangarra
He made a mark as a VFL forward and made his money selling sports publisher Sportsworld before setting up Bennelong Funds Management: Now comes retirement for Jeff Chapman.
Lang Walker changed the property landscape
Gerry Harvey says every time he called his friend and business associate Lang Walker, the developer was on his private plane, on his private Fijian island, or overseas somewhere.
Lang Walker defined an era where business took on risk
The multibillionaire property developer had his own ‘Kerry Packer moment’ but he knew that to grow business, it had to be away from listed markets.
Fee spree for chairs while workers’ wages limited
The chairs of Australia’s biggest companies have enjoyed a fee bonanza, with many seeing double-digit growth in annual income, outstripping wages rises for full-time workers.
CEO Survey 2024 part 3: Judo, Kmart to Rio Tinto
The Australian surveyed the nation’s CEOs on inflation, energy and opportunities for 2024. From Judo and Kmart to Rio Tinto. These are the responses for J-R companies.
Australian Open boss eyes billion-dollar revolution
If you find the global tennis calendar confusing you’re not alone, which is why Craig Tiley is enthused by plans potentially afoot for a new ‘Premier Tier’ tournament.
Unreserved Ellis can finally speak her mind
As RBA assistant governor Luci Ellis toed the official line but the new chief economist at Westpac hasn’t held back about the pressures Australian households are under.
How super industry’s critical to energy transition
The super industry can play a pivotal role in our transition away from fossil fuels and investing in the Australian dream of home ownership, HESTA chief Debby Blakey tells the 2024 CEO Survey.
‘Misinformation and disinformation’ top risk for global execs
Global decision makers rank disinformation, extreme weather, economic woes and social unrest among the biggest risks for the next two years, according to a World Economic Forum report.
Energy transition resource demand buoys big miners
The big miners are optimistic demand created by the energy transition will improve their prospects but agree government industrial relations policy is a thorn in their sides.
Brace yourself for the two-speed economy
Australia will avoid a technical recession but that will be cold comfort for some who will feel as though the country is in one, Judo Bank’s Joseph Healy tells the 2024 CEO Survey.
Smooth transactions the way through tough times
Financial hardship sweeping through homes and businesses thanks to inflation and rates has made seamless transactions more important than ever, Zip Co’s chief tells the 2024 CEO survey.
Citi insulated from inflation but its clients aren’t
It’s the question on economists’ minds – just how well is Australia doing? Citi chief Mark Woodruff is confident it’s in better shape than expected and we should avoid a recession in 2024.
Rocky road without infrastructure spending: logistics giants
The chief executives of three major logistics companies want money pumped into underinvested infrastructure and a renewed focus by government on improving the nation’s productivity.
Politics has lost sight of what’s right: Baird
Former NSW premier has launched a scathing attack on modern-day political leaders for stoking division in society and failing to do ‘what they believe in’.
Painting a brighter picture of glum conditions
In tough times people turn to home renovation, which is why Dulux Group’s Patrick Houlihan tells the 2024 CEO survey that his products are consumer staples rather than discretionary.
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