Finding the Front

Euroz Hartleys
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Finding the Front is presented to you by Euroz Hartleys, a leading Western Australian financial services business, specialising in the provision of wealth management, stockbroking, corporate finance, institutional sales and targeted research services. This is a podcast series where we take the time out to get to know the story behind the people who “front” some of Western Australia’s leading companies. We look back at some of the moments in their life and career that shape their journey to being the leader they are today and provide you with some real insights into the way they think and approach things, both in business and in life. https://www.eurozhartleys.com/ To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please contact us - https://eurozhartleys.com/contact-us/ Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/company/euroz-hartleys To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list, sign up via our website - https://eurozhartleys.com/finding-the-front-podcast/ Disclaimer https://eurozhartleys.com/wp-content/uploads/EH-Finding-the-Front-Disclaimer.pdf

  1. 27/11/2025

    Chris Stott, Co-Founder, Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager of 1851 Capital

    Our special guest for this episode is highly regarded, Sydney based fund manager Chris Stott. Chris earnt his stripes working for some 12 years with funds management luminaries Geoff Wilson and Matthew Kidman and the team at Wilson Asset Management, the majority as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager responsible for managing the investment team and overseeing the investment portfolios. He did well. So much so that in 2014, the Australian Financial Review named Chris as one of the Five Best Young Fund Managers in Australia. In 2019 Chris co-founded 1851 Capital leveraging his 22 years’ experience in the Australian funds management industry, and kicked off his one and only fund at the start of February in 2020. With COVID, unbeknown to Chris, literally around the corner, timing was everything and provides for a fascinating insight into investment portfolio management in very challenging times. Outside of investment management, Chris is also Deputy Chairman of the foundation of his beloved Sydney AFL team the Sydney Swans. This certainly is a captivating conversation. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 1m

  2. 18/11/2025

    Kyle De Souza, Resources Analyst, Euroz Hartleys and immediate past President of WA School of Mines Alumni

    Our special guest for this fantastic episode of Finding the Front is Kyle De Souza, leading Resources Analyst for Euroz Hartleys and immediate past President of the WA School of Mines Alumni. Originally from Bombay in India, Kyle aged 7, with his family moved to Perth and went about settling into life in WA. Graduating from the WA School of Mines with Honours, he built a career as a mining engineer, spending some 15 years in hard rock mining across Western Australia. Over this period, Kyle achieved both a First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency and an Underground Shift Supervisors Certificate of Competency – not easy by any stretch. Kyle was invited to join the Council of the WA School of Mines Alumni in 2012. His career progressed to an established and valued position within mining success story Saracen Minerals. He then decided to make an important but difficult decision to pivot his career in a new direction towards the financial markets taking a role as a Resources Equity Analyst with the Equities Research team in Euroz Hartleys. He was appointed to the highly regarded role of President of the WA School of Mines Alumni in 2022 for a 3 year term. This is an absolute ripper with so many reflections and insights of life and building a career overlayed with a love of the mining industry and the people in it. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 9m

  3. 04/09/2025

    Tony Ottaviano, Managing Director & CEO of Liontown Resources

    Our special guest for this Episode of Finding the Front is Tony Ottaviano, the Managing Director & CEO of lithium producer Liontown Resources and what an insightful and educational story it is! Raised in a close Italian family, Tony started as a graduate with a mining job in the Pilbara. He rose to the senior level management of BHP and shares his deep insights into the iron ore sector including the introduction of Fortescue Metals, the proposed takeover of Rio Tinto by BHP, drilling, leading teams, mines and production. He made the move from big business to a small lithium company called Liontown Resources after getting a call from Chair Tim Goyder and what a journey this has been. Building a company, securing offtake agreements with Ford, LG and Tesla, construction, challenges of the lithium market, the impact of China: overcapacity, involution, CATL and the recent capital raising including the cornerstone investment of $50m by the National Reconstruction Fund investment. Tony is passionate and shines through in what really is a fantastic insight with so many takeaways.   To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 17m

  4. 23/07/2025

    John Rothwell AO, Founder, former Exec. Chair & Non-Exec. Director of Austal

    Our very special guest is John Rothwell AO, the Founder, former Executive Chair and current Independent Non-Executive Director of Australian ship building success story Austal. John arrived in Australia from the Netherlands around age 10 and didn’t speak English, he left school at age 15 and followed his entrepreneurial spirit that kicked in early. John worked out early that he loved making things and was good with his hands. He built his first boat at age 13 and wacked a motorcycle engine in it to make it go. Austal was founded in 1988 and the rest is history. It is now one of Australia’s largest defence exporter and the first ASX listed shipbuilder with a current market cap of more than $2bln and has designed and constructed over 350 vessels for commercial and defence operators in 59 countries worldwide. It has major defence contracts with the US Navy. John provides a detailed insight into this remarkable story and growing Austal to be the phenomenal company it is today. This story is one that will no doubt be told for many, many years to come. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 21m

  5. 19/06/2025

    Jake Klein, Executive Chair of Evolution Mining

    50th Ep. Gold. China. Leadership. Strategy. Australian Mining’s Challenges. Unfiltered. Our special guest is one of Australia’s most influential mining leaders, Jake Klein, Executive Chair of Evolution Mining. In this jam packed Finding the Front 50thepisode Jake provides valuable lessons and observations in gold, China and importantly, the future of Australia's mining sector. A seriously insightful discussion, Jake opens up on his: early days in Cape Town and arriving in Australia with $1,000 in his pocket, the major influence of his first job at Macquarie Group,  views on early China and leading the largest foreign gold miner in China Sino Gold to a $2.2B exit, insights into the founding of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd where he was a long term Non-Exec Director, his journey over 15 years and the steps to build Evolution into a gold powerhouse - M&A, gold assets (inc. Mt Rawdon, its mine life to now becoming a Pumped Hydro Project for Qld energy), costs, people, gold price and the challenges facing the future of the Australian mining sector including the major influence of China. For those who love mining or are involved in the industry, opportunities like this don’t come along often.  To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 29m

  6. 04/06/2025

    John Hughes, Founder of John Hughes Group

    A Legend Behind the Wheel of Business. Few names carry weight in the WA Automotive sector like John Hughes. Starting his own business in his early 30s in 1969 and for over 50 years, navigating business cycles, accumulating a stable of new car brands and a huge pre-owned vehicle operation to now having car yards across Perth. John has led from the front the whole way doing what he loves. This is a timeless episode for all generations and walks of life. From his background and upbringing, to becoming a household name in Perth and beyond, this story is packed with deep insight, energy, and inspiration. The takeaways and life lessons just keep on coming: Getting a start in the Car industry Meeting his beautiful wife Margarita Borrowing the lot to get his first site The power of loving what you do   What it takes to build and maintain a trusted brand What it takes to be a best seller - sales and marketing truths from a master The mindset behind being extraordinary — every single day Family This conversation is a rare window into the mind of one of Australia’s most enduring entrepreneurs.  To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 14m

  7. 19/05/2025

    Dino Otranto, Chief Executive Officer of Fortescue Metals

    New Episode: Finding the Front with Dino Otranto, CEO of Fortescue Metals (FMG.ASX) In this rare and candid episode, Dino reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career—from his early upbringing to leading operations in Mozambique and navigating major challenges in Canada, including a 77-day employee strike and the devastating Brumadinho tailings dam disaster. Dino opens up about his journey to FMG, his transition into the CEO role, and the values he brings to leadership: transparency, authenticity, and deep respect for the company's legacy. He also acknowledges the powerful influence of Dr Andrew Forrest and the contribution and culture of FMG’s 20,000+ strong team. This episode goes beyond mining. It explores innovation at the intersection of technology and sustainability, and Fortescue’s vision of producing Green Iron—a bold roadmap that’s redefining the future of iron ore. A hugely insightful listen with a proud WA leader who is helping lead a global shift. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 31m

  8. 30/04/2025

    Loui Kannikoski, Founder, Managing Director & CEO of Bhagwan Marine

    Our special guest for this episode is Loui Kannikoski, the Founder, Managing Director & CEO of leading marine solutions provider Bhagwan Marine. After leaving school at age 14, Loui began his career working in the family crayfishing business in Geraldton, taking over the business in the mid-1980s. In the late 90s, Loui and his family decided to change tack and shift out of crayfishing and enter the oil and gas industry as a service provider. Well the rest as they say is history. In 2000, Bhagwan Marine was formed and some 24 years later the company listed on the ASX now operating across the oil & gas, resources, civil construction, logistics and defence industries. There are not too many journeys around like this one. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

    1h 7m
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Finding the Front is presented to you by Euroz Hartleys, a leading Western Australian financial services business, specialising in the provision of wealth management, stockbroking, corporate finance, institutional sales and targeted research services. This is a podcast series where we take the time out to get to know the story behind the people who “front” some of Western Australia’s leading companies. We look back at some of the moments in their life and career that shape their journey to being the leader they are today and provide you with some real insights into the way they think and approach things, both in business and in life. https://www.eurozhartleys.com/ To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please contact us - https://eurozhartleys.com/contact-us/ Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/company/euroz-hartleys To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list, sign up via our website - https://eurozhartleys.com/finding-the-front-podcast/ Disclaimer https://eurozhartleys.com/wp-content/uploads/EH-Finding-the-Front-Disclaimer.pdf

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  • Creator
    Euroz Hartleys
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Finding the Front

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