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Produced by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Hosted by Bennett Mason, Boardroom Confidential brings you candid conversations with some of Australia's most influential company directors, business leaders, and experts. Together, we explore their paths to the boardroom, lessons from their careers, and the ideas shaping modern governance. Whether you're an experienced director or j... more

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Skipp Williamson has spent decades working with organisations on one of the most persistent challenges in business: execution. As founder of Partners in Performance, she has seen first-hand how even the most compelling strategies can unravel when del... more

Tim Reed has led through growth, disruption and transition as CEO of MYOB for over a decade, President of the Business Council of Australia, and now as a director, investor and climate policy contributor.

In this conversation, Tim reflects on the i... more

Lawrence Goldstone has built a career at the intersection of purpose, people and transformation. He spent decades advising major organisations on strategy, innovation and large-scale change before stepping into the role of chair at OzHarvest, Austral... more

Diane Smith-Gander reflects on a career spanning executive leadership, global consulting and some of Australia's most complex boardrooms.

In this conversation, Diane discusses the realities of transitioning from management to governance, the import... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Reed
President of the GWS Giants; director with Transurban; partner at Potentia Capital; Climate Change Authority member
GWS Giants; Transurban; Potentia Capital; Climate Change Authority
Episode: Former MYOB boss Tim Reed on boards' potential AI blind spots, Australia's productivity puzzle, and what actually happens when private equity buys a business
Lawrence Goldstone
Chair of OzHarvest; founder and co-CEO of Be Luminous
OzHarvest, Be Luminous
Episode: Innovation with Intent: OzHarvest Chair Lawrence Goldstone on Boards and Change
Diane Smith-Gander
Chair of Zipco, HBF Health, Parenti; Chancellor of the University of Western Australia
Zipco, HBF Health, Parenti; University of Western Australia
Episode: S3E11 – Diane Smith-Gander on transitioning to the boardroom, effective chairs, and the role of AI in modern governance
Paul Zahra
Former CEO of David Jones and Australian Retailers Association, founder and former chair of the Pinnacle Foundation
Pinnacle Foundation
Episode: S3E10 - Visibility, Values and the Boardroom: Former David Jones CEO Paul Zahra on Inclusive Leadership
Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
Former CEO of Mirvac, Director at Macquarie Group and Rio Tinto, Chair of the Australian National Housing Supply and Affordability Council
Episode: S3E9 – Former Mirvac CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz on Australia's housing challengers, gender diversity and transitioning to the boardroom
Alastair McEwin
Professor of Practice in Disability at UNSW and former Disability Discrimination Commissioner
UNSW and Grattan Institute
Episode: S3E8 - Nothing About Us Without Us: Alastair McEwin on Disability, Leadership and the Boardroom
Merriden Varrall
CEO of Vantage Geopol and special advisor on geopolitics for KPMG, formerly a diplomat for the UN in China.
KPMG
Episode: S3E7 – Polycrisis and Boards: Merriden Varrall on the geopolitical risk directors can't ignore
Marina Go
Board member with Metcash, Southern Cross Media, and extensive experience as a director.
Metcash, Southern Cross Media, AICD
Episode: Holiday Archive - Marina Go on how to be an effective chair, tips for starting your director career, and why diversity is critical for boards
Penny Bingham-Hall
Co-chair at Supply Nation and director with Fortescue.
Fortescue, Supply Nation
Episode: S3E5 – Penny Bingham-Hall: Planning for cyber-attacks, climate governance in action, and building a boardroom portfolio

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Bennett Mason
Host of Boardroom Confidential, providing insights from influential directors and leaders.

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Innovation with Intent: OzHarvest Chair Lawrence Goldstone on Boards and Change
Q: How should organizations think about redesigning workspaces and the role of the board in that process?
Boards should focus on fostering collaboration and engagement through intentional design, enabling face-to-face interactions where they add value, and using data thoughtfully to inform decisions without resorting to surveillance or simplistic metrics.
Innovation with Intent: OzHarvest Chair Lawrence Goldstone on Boards and Change
Q: What's a typical issue or challenge or problem that one of your clients might come to you with and how do you help them?
Clients often face leadership transitions, especially with new CEOs, and the consultant role is to help align around a new vision, energize the organization, and connect people from executives to frontline staff to drive a cohesive journey.
S3E10 - Visibility, Values and the Boardroom: Former David Jones CEO Paul Zahra on Inclusive Leadership
Q: What lessons do you think we can take from the progress we have made on gender equality that can be applied to other types of diversity?
What doesn't get measured doesn't get managed; you need to have targets or quotas linked to strategic importance for LGBTQIA inclusion.
S3E10 - Visibility, Values and the Boardroom: Former David Jones CEO Paul Zahra on Inclusive Leadership
Q: What would you say to those people about the importance of visibility?
I would encourage individuals to reconsider their position and see visibility as a way to give back to the community and impact other people's careers.
S3E8 - Nothing About Us Without Us: Alastair McEwin on Disability, Leadership and the Boardroom
Q: What was some of the commission's key findings and recommendations for boards?
The overarching finding was Australia is failing disabled people in mainstream settings, needing to improve accessibility.

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The content revolves around leadership, governance, and strategic decision-making, highlighted by discussions with distinguished company directors and business leaders. Episodes focus on diverse topics such as diversity and inclusion in the boardroom, the impact of geopolitical risks, and actionable insights on crisis management, alongside personal journeys and experiences of the guests in their respective fields. This candid exploration offers listeners valuable perspectives on navigating modern corporate challenges while advocating for responsible governance and inclusive leadership. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on representation across various dimensions, including gender, disability, and cultural background, promoting a... more

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