The Company We Keep
Welcome to The Company We Keep, where we spotlight the people leading change and shaping the future across business, politics, sport and media. In each episode, we speak with leaders to explore the moments that defined them, the decisions that shaped their journeys and the lessons learned along the way.
Podcasts
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In Conversation with Matthew “Spider” Burton.
Matthew “Spider” Burton has lived two very different professional lives. Best known for his AFL career with Fremantle and North Melbourne, Spider spent almost a decade at the elite level before…
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In Conversation with Paul House
Paul House has built a career that spans three decades and as many continents, from Arthur Andersen’s consulting floors to restructuring copper mines in Zambia, establishing energy infrastructure in Mongolia and…
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In Conversation with Fiona Wood
Professor Fiona Wood AO is one of Australia’s most recognised plastic surgeons and medical researchers, known worldwide for the invention of spray-on skin for the treatment of burns. Having spent decades…
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In Conversation with Russell Gibbs
Russell Gibbs has spent thirty years with the Wen family and Hawaiian, growing from a junior leasing agent into the chairman of one of Western Australia’s most recognisable and community-minded property…
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In Conversation with Christina Matthews AM
Christina Matthews AM has built a career that spans elite cricket, the chief executive’s office and the boardroom, taking on leadership roles within WA Cricket, the Australian Cricketers Association, Tourism WA…
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In Conversation with John Barrington
John Barrington AM has spent decades at the intersection of business, medical research and the arts, from founding Barrington Consulting through to co-founding ASX-listed Artrya Ltd, and taking on leadership roles…
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In Conversation with Colleen Hayward
Colleen Hayward AM has built a career that moves from the primary school classroom to the boardrooms of Mineral Resources and the Fremantle Dockers, by way of the Aboriginal Legal Service,…
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In Conversation with Michael Smith
Michael Smith has chaired some of Western Australia’s most recognised organisations, from 7-Eleven and Starbucks Australia, to the West Coast Eagles and the Perth International Arts Festival, and yet the thread…
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In Conversation with David Lock
David Lock, Chancellor of Curtin University and agribusiness leader, shares a career shaped by intellectual curiosity, a willingness to back himself, and a deep appreciation for the people who work the…
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In Conversation with James Clement
James Clement, Managing Director and CEO of Vysarn, shares a career defined by curiosity, competitiveness and an instinct for spotting opportunity where others see a problem. Drawing on an unconventional path…
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In Conversation with Georgie Gardner
Georgie Gardner, one of Australia’s most respected broadcast journalists, shares a career shaped by curiosity, integrity and a genuine love of connecting with people. Drawing on her early ambitions as an…
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In Conversation with Peter Toll
Peter Toll, National Leader of Food and Agribusiness and Partner in Deal Advisory at BDO, shares a career shaped by relationships, resilience and a deep understanding of people. Drawing on his…
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In Conversation with Dr Liz Dallimore
In the latest edition of The Company We Keep, we speak with Dr Liz Dallimore, CEO/MD of Argenica Therapeutics, about her journey from a passion for science into the world of…
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In Conversation with Kerr Bray
In this edition of The Company We Keep, we speak with Kerr Bray, Chief Operating Officer at Corval about navigating complexity across leadership, risk management and capital allocation, and how a…
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In Conversation with Simon Walsh
Meet Simon Walsh Simon Walsh has spent almost 30 years shaping, studying and solving some of the resources sector’s most complex metallurgical challenges. Known for his deep technical expertise, sharp due…
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In Conversation with Mark Gibson
At a time when trust in media is constantly tested and audiences crave substance over noise, broadcasters who can inform, challenge and connect are invaluable. This edition of The Company We…
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In Conversation with John Van Der Wielen
In this edition of The Company We Keep, we sit down with John Van Der Wielen to talk about leadership, governance and transformation. His career spans industries and continents, from navigating…
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In Conversation with Nadia Mitsopoulos
In an era where the 24/7 news cycle and social media dominate the way we consume information, the role of trusted journalism has never been more vital. In this edition of…
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In Conversation with Quentin Olde
As economic headwinds, rising interest rates and market volatility test even the most robust business models, corporate resilience has never been more critical. In this edition of The Company We Keep,…
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In Conversation with Sara Curtin
As sustainability shifts from the sidelines to the centre of corporate strategy, it’s becoming a defining marker of leadership, resilience and long-term success. In our first edition of The Company We…