Are you interested in how Australia’s best leaders grew into the professionals they are today? The journey from University (Books) to Leadership positions (Boardroom) can take many different forms. Listen in as we interview CEO’s, CFO’s, and Executives, on how they ascended to leadership positions, made critical career choices, and overcame adversity throughout their career. The Books To The Boardroom podcast is co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake, a CFO turned Business Owner based in Brisbane,…
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Most CFOs don't start their careers directing Shakespeare. Scott Drummond did. Now CFO at REIQ , Scott sits down with Sumith to unpack his unusual journey from theatre to finance. He reckons the skills that made him a good director – proper listening, bringing out the best in teams, seeing the big picture – are exactly what CFOs need today. They also dig into what finance transformation actually…
In this episode, host Sumith talks with Rebecca He , founder of RHCFO Consulting in Brisbane. Rebecca shares her unique journey from door-to-door sales in Shanghai at age 14 to becoming a transformational CFO with 25 years of experience across ASX-listed companies and startups. Rebecca's early sales background gives her a distinct advantage – understanding that business is about human connections,…
In this episode, Books to the Boardroom had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Edwards , CFO at Perfection Fresh Australia , who shared his remarkable journey from aspiring tradesman to finance leader. Andrew's career path took him through BP's global operations, where he developed the communication skills and inquisitive mindset that became his defining strengths. We explored how Andrew…
"Understanding the problem puts you 50% of the way to addressing it." In this episode of Books of the Boardroom , Season Three of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith welcomes Simon Turner , CFO and ELT member with nearly three decades of experience in finance. Simon shares insights from his unique career path, from serving on nuclear missile submarines in the Royal Navy to becoming a CFO. They…
In this episode of ' Books of the Boardroom ' podcast, Sumith chats with Andre Luchesi , Group CFO at Westpork and DBC in Western Australia. Andre's got a really interesting story - from corporate life to running his own ice cream business in Brazil and back to the CFO world. Andre talks about how economic cycles really work, why understanding the big picture macro stuff matters so much for CFOs,…
In this episode of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith welcomes Winston Abeyeratne , CFO at Conference Group in South Australia. Winston shares his immigration journey, starting 12 years ago, and his career transition from audit trainee at KPMG in Sri Lanka to various roles in the finance sector in Australia. He discusses the importance of backing statements with numbers, the challenges of…
Navigating the People-Centric Transformation in Finance In this episode of the Books to the Boardroom , season three of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith is joined by Ben Edmonds , CFO at Alberts in Sydney. The conversation covers Ben's career journey from an early interest in tourism management to becoming a CFO, highlighting the influence of his father and his practical experiences in…
Leadership Insights: Navigating the Modern CFO Role with Christina Temme In this episode of the Books to the Boardroom CFO Catalyst podcast, we speak with Christina Temme , CFO at AC3 in Sydney. Christina shares her extensive experience in finance, legal, and compliance, discussing the evolving scope of the CFO role and the importance of logic, decision-making, and embracing change. She highlights…
In this episode of the CFO Catalyst Podcast , host Sumith welcomes David Hill, CFO of Mosh . They delve into the unchanging fundamentals of business and the evolving tools and skills required for successful financial leadership. David shares his unique journey from childhood entertainer to top finance executive, discussing the importance of critical thought, communication, and problem-solving in…
Adapting to Change: Lifelong Learning and Technological Advancement with Luke Howes In this episode of the Books of the Boardroom podcast, season three of CFO Catalyst , the host interviews Luke Howes, CFO at Six Degrees Executive . They discuss the importance of lifelong learning and curiosity in both personal and professional development. Luke shares insights into the values-led and…