Journey to the C-Suite Luke Marshall

On this episode we delve deep into the world of 'culture'. The elusive topic that has CEOs and HR practitioners both mystified and clear in equal measure. Is it back to the office, Hybrid or Remote and does any of that really matter? In a world where screens are more common place and everything looks ubiquitous, how do companies build tangible differentiators that employees can quantify. To unpack these very topics we are joined by renowned social scientist Nigel Dalton, Co-Founder of Culture Amp Doug English and Partner at transformation consultancy Neu21, Bia Affonso. This is one not to be missed!

John Winnings unconventional journey and leadership style, incorporating data and neuroscience, has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Winning Group. Obsessed with giving customers the best shopping experience, John has transformed his business from omni-channel retail to an ‘experience company’, focusing on creating the best experiences not just for customers but for people, communities, and the planet.

This is an incredible insight into how he thinks about his own business and more importantly his purpose and the opportunity Winning Group has to make an even bigger dent in the universe beyond e-commerce and retail.

Sit back and enjoy the lessons and stories from the #1 CEO in Australia. 

In today special episode for International Women's Day, Managing Partner, Luke Marshall explores the extraordinary story of Kerri Wane, CEO of San Churro, as she shares her dynamic career spanning hospitality, fashion, and franchise.

Kerri's career has been defined by taking calculated risks and getting out of her comfort zone, no better example of this than her experience in India as a 23 year old HR Director for Dominos as they expanded in the region.

Kerri shares her leadership principles, driven by vision, purpose, care, authenticity, passion, and integrity and guiding San Churro to become Australia's beloved sweet treat experience as they look to double their footprint in Australia and New Zealand.

With a background in psychology, an MBA, and a Master of Law, Kerri offers unique insights into business success and shares them with you on this incredible episode.

On this episode Luke sits down with the CEO of David Jones, Scott Fyfe and explore his career journey where we dive deep into arguably the biggest challenge of his incredible career as CEO of the iconic Australian department store. Under new ownership and renewed investment, Scott paints the vision for the future, takes us through the road map to success and is candid about just how much time, effort and energy it's going to take. You will get an authentic look at being a CEO, what steps he took to get there and view on new revenue streams DJs are exploring in Media and Digital.

Retail is an industry made up of personalities, people leaders and change makers. In this episode we meet someone who embodies all that Retail means and offers, the Divisional CEO at Accent Group, Armando Pedruco. Starting his career on the shop floor and rising quickly to become an AFR Executive of the Year, Armando has delivered outcomes wherever he has led teams. Known for his engaging style, passion and energy, Armando takes us on his career journey that has found him arriving at the C-Suite in a time when disruption and ambiguity is at it's peak. For all aspiring and arriving Retail executives this is a passion fuelled episode not to be missed.

In this episode, Emu Partner Anna Mercer meets Brodie Arnhold. Brodie chairs an impressive eight boards including ASX listed iSelect and Shaver Shop. Brodie takes us on his non-executive journey and shares how he has carved out a long and successful board career. He talks about some of the pitfalls to avoid and what it really means and takes to sit on an ASX board. If you're embarking on this journey or have aspirations to join an ASX board in the future this is a must listen.