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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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Paul Zahra has spent his career leading through disruption - as CEO of David Jones, head of the Australian Retailers Association during Covid, board director and founder of the Pinnacle Foundation. In this conversation, Paul reflects on what crisis r... more

Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz reflects on a career shaped by unexpected turns, major leadership challenges and a decade transforming Mirvac as CEO - and how those experiences now inform her work in the boardroom. In this conversation, Susan discusses the minds... more

Alastair McEwin has spent his career pushing for a more inclusive Australia — as a lawyer, board director, Disability Discrimination Commissioner and a commissioner on the Disability Royal Commission. In this conversation, he reflects on what drew hi... more

Geopolitics is no longer just background noise — it's now central to how organisations plan, invest and manage risk. In this episode, foreign affairs expert Merriden Varrall, joins Boardroom Confidential to unpack what today's "polycrisis" world real... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mathew Graham
Chief Security Officer for Asia–Pac at Okta
Okta
Episode: Special Episode - From the Server Room to the Boardroom: AI, Identity and the Cyber Risks Directors Can't Ignore
Tim Trumper
Former chair of the NRMA and founding shareholder of Quantium.
Quantium
Episode: S3E4 – Tim Trumper: Building AI-ready boards, chair succession done right, and leading through volatility
Taryn Williams
Award-winning CEO and founder, working at the intersection of talent, media and technology.
Episode: S3E3 – Taryn Williams: Shifting from founder to director, balancing AI opportunities with guardrails, and boards' growing responsibility for brand and reputation

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

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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.
S3E8 - Nothing About Us Without Us: Alastair McEwin on Disability, Leadership and the Boardroom
Q: What advice do you have for other people who are just beginning their own board careers?
Take your time to learn about how the board works and stay true to your purpose.
S3E8 - Nothing About Us Without Us: Alastair McEwin on Disability, Leadership and the Boardroom
Q: What was your first board role? And why did you want to be a director?
My first board role was with the former Royal South Australian Deaf Society where I felt I had something specific to offer.

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What is Boardroom Confidential about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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