Journey to the C-Suite

Luke Marshall

This podcast is Hosted by Luke Marshall, Managing Partner at Emu Search, Australia's most innovative and customer centric executive search firm. Luke and the Partners at Emu, meet with CEOs, MDs and Founders where they discuss the road to success, the trials and tribulations along the way and what drives these people to greatness. Expect to learn about contemporary leadership, current business trends and to be inspired to continue your own incredible path to maximise your executive career.

  1. 10/02/2024

    Broadening from the HR Director role but not losing People & Culture we meet Simone Carroll

    In episode 28, Luke sits down with Simone Carroll, one of Australia's leading Chief People Officer's and the current Executive Director of People and Culture at Alinta Energy. With over 25 years of experience in HR and 15 years in C-suite positions, Simone has successfully led high-performing teams and contributed to market leadership at prominent organisations such as REA Group, Vicinity, and Wesfarmers. Simone’s achievements are driven by her willingness to embrace calculated risks that align with the interests of businesses, people, customers, and shareholders.What sets her apart is her expansive expertise, which extends beyond HR to encompass customer service, marketing, brand management, data, and digital product development. For those aiming to broaden their scope in leadership roles, this episode offers profound insights. Simone also shares her vision of nurturing future-ready organisations by empowering bold, impactful leaders. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that delves into leadership, transformation, and how to create enduring success with both strategic foresight and emotional intelligence.

    34 min

  2. 09/05/2024

    Unreasonable innovation...The secret behind Funlab's success with their CGO - Blaise Witnish

    One of the best we've recorded...so many incredible insights as we deep dived into the sharp, creative and curious mind of Blaise Witnish, CEO USA & Chief Growth Officer of Funlab the market leading Entertainment company head quartered in Oz and a footprint across NZ and the now the USA. Hosted by Luke Marshall, the conversation unpacks the state of the hospitality and entertainment industry, what it's like staying fun and innovating even though you are owned by a global Private Equity company and how radically authentic, passionate and above all human leadership can transform your organisation. Blaise doesn’t shy away from discussing the gritty realities of leadership. Highlighting the importance of empowering your team to think big and take risks, even if it means facing failure head-on. For Funlab, it’s all about fostering a culture that’s real, playful, and unafraid to push boundaries in the pursuit of something truly epic. And when it comes to hospitality, Blaise drives home the critical need for genuine human connection. In a world where everything can feel a bit too polished especially the Boardroom...where she says you have to be real or just don't bother! If you’re into cutting-edge innovation and interested in leadership that breaks the mold, this episode is a must-listen episode.

    1h 9m

  3. 08/23/2024

    From tyre fitter to becoming the CEO, Adam Pay on the road less traveled

    In this episode, host Luke Marshall engages in a deep conversation with Adam Pay, a CEO who began his career as an auto technician and worked his way up to leading a Mycar. The discussion covers Adam’s unique journey, which is becoming increasingly rare in today’s business landscape. Adam shares the challenges he faced, including taking steps backward to move forward, and how this experience helped him gain a deep understanding of the business from the ground up. The podcast delves into leadership insights, balancing operational and strategic roles, and the importance of staying close to the front line. Adam also emphasises the significance of mental health and creating a supportive work environment for his team members, particularly the 450 apprentices across the organisation. The episode is a compelling narrative about resilience, growth, and leading with a customer-centric mindset in a rapidly changing industry.

    26 min

  4. 04/19/2024

    How to build culture in an online world

    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!

    42 min

  5. 04/01/2024

    From pure play to creating an experience company, we meet Australia's #1 CEO, John Winning

    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.

    37 min

  6. 03/08/2024

    International Womens Day special with Kerri Wane CEO of San Churro

    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.

    27 min

  7. 11/15/2023

    Episode 22: Taking a 185 year old brand into the Digital age with David Jones CEO Scott Fyfe

    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.

    33 min

  8. 05/10/2023

    Episode 21: From East Timor to the CEO table we meet ASX listed Accent Group Divisional CEO, Armando Pedruco

    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.

    30 min
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This podcast is Hosted by Luke Marshall, Managing Partner at Emu Search, Australia's most innovative and customer centric executive search firm. Luke and the Partners at Emu, meet with CEOs, MDs and Founders where they discuss the road to success, the trials and tribulations along the way and what drives these people to greatness. Expect to learn about contemporary leadership, current business trends and to be inspired to continue your own incredible path to maximise your executive career.

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  • Creator
    Luke Marshall
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Luke Marshall
  • Show Website
    Journey to the C-Suite