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CEO Survey
Pandemic pivot has a silver lining
We need to protect our health system and make it even better — the pandemic showed us how to, says Medibank CEO Craig Drummond.
Australia ‘must accelerate digital shift’
With the right technology infrastructure and preparedness it is easier to respond to major disruption, says Deloitte Australia chief Richard Deutsche.
Economy ‘on fast-track for growth’: CEOs
Australia is well on the path to put the pandemic-induced recession behind it.
Diversification now ‘front of mind’
Japan and South Korea are significant global growth areas and IMF is focused on increasing its presence there, says chief David Neal.
A year of agility and great change
COVID-19 has accelerated what was already a rapid adoption of digital banking, says Westpac chief Peter King.
‘No geo-political bystanders’
Australia must learn how to engage geo-strategically, with a level of adroitness never before needed, says Australian Unity chief Rohan Mead.
‘Lead the way in innovation’
Telehealth solutions must be a routine part of a modern healthcare system, says Cochlear chief Dig Howitt.
Think local for growth in 2021
We need to grow our regional communities and agriculture can be a springboard for this, says Nufarm chief Greg Hunt.
‘We are still braced for hardship ahead’
Urgent attention is needed around the problem of digital inclusion, says the Smith Family’s Lisa O’Brien.
‘Pandemic saw our personal and work lives clash’
Covid has reminded us of the value and power of face-to-face connection when it comes to developing and deepening relationships, says Jeanne Johns of Incitec Pivot
‘A unique opportunity to reset’
COVID-19 brings a singular opportunity to build a more sustainable economy, says Aware Super chief Deanne Stewart.
Recovery ‘will be uneven’
Encourage businesses to broaden and diversify apparent economic reliance on China, says ASX chief Dominic Stevens.
‘People don’t want platitudes’
COVID-19 will reinforce a change in what are seen as the most effective leadership styles, says Ashurst chief Paul Jenkins.
How Covid lifted expectations
The way consumers connect with brands and businesses has shifted dramatically, says Lion chief Stuart Irvine.
Capital management is critical
The year 2020 demonstrated how important a strong balance sheet was, says Challenger chief Richard Howes.
‘A rare chance to rethink’
We need to be more nimble than ever to respond to unexpected events, says ANZ chief Shayne Elliott.
‘The opportunities remain significant’
The Covid pandemic has reminded us of the vital role of ongoing intellectual investment, says Emilio Gonzalez of Pendal Group
‘Innovation thrives even in adversity’
Through Covid many of the things we thought of as ‘unchanging’, were able to change quickly, says Richard White of WiseTech.
How to overcome adversity
COVID-19, bushfires and floods put Australia’s medicine supply chain under intense and unprecedented pressure, says API chief Richard Vincent.
‘Be prepared for unexpected change’
The rate of change in how markets operate has continued to accelerate, says UBS Australasia co-CEO Anthony Sweetman.
‘Keep the innovation mindset’
Structural tax reform remains a priority to support productivity, says IOOF chief Renato Mota.
‘Get past NBN protectionism’
The pandemic proved fibre is the critical infrastructure of the modern economy, says Vocus chief Kevin Russell.
First stages of a new trade era
Heightened global trade tensions and COVID-19 have exposed the limitations of some supply chain models, says MinterEllison chief Annette Kimmitt.
’We have to get energy right’
It is incredibly exciting, but challenging, to be part of the biggest energy transition in decades, says APA Group chief Rob Wheals.
‘Harness constant change’
Diversification and balance are more important strategies than ever, says Treasury Wine Estates chief Tim Ford.
A strong deals market ahead
We won’t really know the state of the economy until the majority of the stimulus is gone, says PwC Australia chief Tom Seymour.
A new outlook on innovation
Fast-tracked digital transformation has seen months-long projects brought to life in weeks, says Bunnings chief Mike Schneider.
Reform drive key to Covid recovery: CEOs
Australia’s most powerful chief executives believe the nation’s low COVID-19 numbers have created a world-leading opportunity to secure a strong recovery.
‘We are amazingly resilient’
The seemingly impossible was achieved, often in short time, during COVID-19, says EY Oceania chief Tony Johnson.
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