Two-horse race to succeed Buffett
It is now officially a two-man race to succeed Warren Buffett as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway.
Leadership
Change key for Macquarie
For Macquarie CEO Nicholas Moore, February 6 marks the 10-year milestone since he was named to replace Allan Moss.
Captains urge change of tack
The captains of Australia’s corporate scene have warned that the nation must quickly react to Donald Trump’s tax cuts.
Lenders, fess up to your mistakes
Corporate Australia needs to ‘get ahead of the whistleblowers’, KPMG’s chairwoman says.
Price is right for PEXA push
Chief executive Marcus Price will be tested like never before as PEXA mulls its next move, including a $1bn float.
What makes politicians tick
Business needs a greater understanding of what politicians actually do.
Firms lift game on succession
Company boards are getting better in planning for CEO succession, but too few women are being appointed to the helm.
High-flyer takes off with a2 Milk
Jayne Hrdlicka reckons the toughest conversation of her corporate career was when she told Qantas she was leaving.
A bittersweet departure
As Frank Lowy knelt to be knighted by the Queen, the biggest deal in his extraordinary life was days from being struck.
Trailblazer shakes up exchanges
Blythe Masters is “thrilled” the ASX has decided to proceed with the blockchain technology developed by her firm.
Bloodied but unbowed
Credit Suisse chairman John O’Sullivan admits it has been a “bruising year” for him.
‘I couldn’t control it’
Ad king Harold Mitchell’s business story is well known. Less known is his private battle with alcohol.
RBA’s fading glass ceiling
Luci Ellis, the second woman to be appointed an RBA assistant governor, plays a key role in economic policy.
RBA’s push for balanced team
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is changing the public face of the central bank.
How paranoia saved Seek
Job site CEO Andrew Bassat has revealed just how close the online employment group came to disaster.
World tour delivers for Holgate
It’s been a whirlwind four months for Christine Holgate.
Rural bootcamp
As it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, this leadership organisation shows it has runs on the board.
Wilson on board in Toll rebuild
Geoff Wilson is the first Australian director appointed to the Toll board since Japan Post bought the company.
Tie remuneration to innovation
Sylvia Falzon is a fan of having a transparent focus on innovation as a target for executive remuneration.
Crows boss banks on main game
Adelaide Crows chairman and ex-Westpac banker Rob Chapman values a message this week from former boss Gail Kelly.
Incitec flags gas ‘train wreck’
Incitec Pivot boss James Fazzino says the energy crisis is a “gas train wreck” unfolding in front of our eyes.
Energy costs prove a bitter pill
Chemist Warehouse’s Damien Gance has joined the chorus of leaders testifying to the damage from high energy costs.
Dirty secret in CEW census
New figures showing just how few women drive big commercial decisions in top 200 companies raise uncomfortable questions.
Retraining way of the future
A top Wall Street banker says companies will have to spend big to retrain staff as robots put people out of work.
Rising to the challenge at CBA
CBA is under siege and chair Catherine Livingstone faces challenges that will test all her skills, and some.
Club culture helped Swans fly
In his new book, the AFL coach reveals the game plan behind securing the top job to turn around Sydney
McCann pushes pay equity systems
Lendlease CEO Steve McCann has urged executives to introduce internal reporting systems to tackle gender pay equity.
Struggling with start-up demons
Stevan Premutico will never forget the moment three years ago when he almost lost ‘his baby’.
Restoring CBA’s reputation
Catherine Livingstone has this week dramatically changed the state of play at the Commonwealth Bank.
Watkins keeps the faith with Coke
If Alison Watkins is feeling gloomy over the setbacks Coca-Cola Amatil has endured she is very good at hiding it.
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