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Nov 28, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Jacqueline Nochisaki |Katie Lockhart |Olga Jevdic |Michelle Tchea
This past August for Lara Rose was unfolding like any other, until the ping of a text message interrupted the work meeting she was leading. A relationship that had quietly fallen out of alignment and ended in divorce years before came bursting back into the picture – with bizarre, Netflix true-crime-thriller-like twists. “The whole month after that text was a blur,” says the Founder and CEO of Sydney-based Tsavo Wellness.
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Nov 27, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Jacqueline Nochisaki |Megha Sharma |Anne Majumdar
Picture it: you’re Lady Gaga. You’re relaxing in your private space backstage before a performance. You warm up your vocals looking out at the New York skyline, high enough so the paparazzi can’t get to you. At that moment, the lights and sounds of your star-studded hometown are your only accompaniment. The illuminated marble bar – dressed up in black and gold – is stocked with your favorite alcohol, Jameson whiskey. You pour yourself a drink.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Marlena Batchelor |Jacqueline Nochisaki
The retail landscape has undergone a series of seismic shifts since John Winning became CEO of Winning Group in 2011. But one thing that has remained constant over that time is his commitment to delivering a world-class experience for his customers – an unwavering focus that has seen him named CEO of the Year A$100m+ at The CEO Magazine’s 2023 Executive of the Year Awards.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Marlena Batchelor |Jacqueline Nochisaki
Richard Joffe is no stranger to starting over. In fact, he seems to relish it. In 2005, with his inaugural venture, Park Assist, Joffe revolutionized the parking industry by introducing sensor technology that automated parking processes. Acquired by TKH Group in 2012, the company is now operating in 20 countries. He then embarked on his subsequent venture, Stella.ai, which harnessed AI to automate recruitment processes. A merger with Trustaff marked the culmination of this venture.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Marlena Batchelor |Jacqueline Nochisaki
Melissa Fein is a leader who is committed to commercial growth as well as championing recognition for her people and their work. Since taking the reins as CEO of Initiative Australia in 2017, Fein has had a singular vision – to create the most respected media agency in the country that would magnetize rather than pursue talent and clients.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Marlena Batchelor |Jacqueline Nochisaki
During a critical juncture in his career, Daniel Debattista found himself downing a few drinks with friends and mulling over his next move. Little did he know at the time, but those beers with friends would lead to what would be a major pivot in his professional life, despite a healthy dose of self-doubt and plenty of well-meaning warnings from family, friends and colleagues. As the kind of person who approaches challenges with “a red-hot crack”, Debattista forged ahead with his mind made up.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Marlena Batchelor |Jacqueline Nochisaki
After just one year in his role as Head of Environmental, Social and Governance at MoneyMe Financial Group, Alexander Graham has been named Young Executive of the Year at The CEO Magazine’s 2023 Executive of the Year Awards. From carbon offsetting to modern slavery, gender pay gap and sustainability reporting, Graham has spearheaded the challenge of amending MoneyMe’s constitution to reflect its commitment to addressing the critical ESG challenges that many organizations face today.
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Nov 19, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Jacqueline Nochisaki |Megha Sharma |Marlena Batchelor
The CEO Magazine’s 12th annual Executive of the Year Awards took place at The Star Sydney on Thursday, 16 November, spotlighting a new crop of visionaries, high achievers and tireless leaders in Australia’s business world. Evaluated across seven categories of excellence and representing multiple industries and disciplines, this year’s winners are all highly accomplished leaders and serve as an inspiration to us all.
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Oct 26, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Jacqueline Nochisaki |Paul Merrill |Caroline Blight |Kylie Matthews
When Fionnuala Quin, Founder and CEO of Kelpy, was asked to speak on a panel at this year’s Purpose Conference, she struggled to figure out what exactly her singular purpose was. “Everyone advises, ‘Oh, just focus on one thing – one goal, one mission, one purpose’,” Quin says. “But my mind doesn’t work that way. I’ve got a holistic-ecosystem mindset.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
theceomagazine.com | Marlena Batchelor |Caroline Blight |Kylie Matthews |Jacqueline Nochisaki
Ancient trees show off their autumn hues as the first rays of sun pierce through the leaves, while a bird tweets from a nearby oak tree. It’s easy to be swept away by the simple wonders of nature. The comfort and warmth of a crackling fire or a deep valley that’s bathed in mist are moments we cherish when faced with the complexities of modern life.
