‘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.
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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.
People are our greatest resource
Making childcare more affordable could provide a significant productivity boost for Australia, says REA chief Owen Wilson.
A masterclass in adaptation
The Australian economy has demonstrated its underlying resilience, says Macquarie chief Shemara Wikramanayake.
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.
Digital transformation ‘in the DNA’
What started as a period of extreme uncertainty turned into a real opportunity for Afterpay, says CEO Anthony Eisen.
‘We should be proud of Australia’
COVID-19 provides governments the opportunity to accelerate reform and support a new era of growth, says Latitude chief Ahmed Fahour.
’Use data to drive down disease’
We have to become more sophisticated at predicting, preventing and managing disease, says NIB chief Mark Fitzgibbon.
Look to a low-carbon future
Policy reforms from all levels of government are needed to ensure development of a range of technologies and alternative fuels, says Ampol chief Matt Halliday.
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.
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.
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