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Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Zack Gurdon, ASIC Starting his career in risk in the 90s for Australia Post, and now Chief Risk Officer for Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Zack Gurdon's career has spanned the full evolution of modern risk management. Zack joined Atlas Director Craig Gorton for our Pathways Podcast to share how a foundation in security and intelligence shaped his leadership, and why it takes strategy, storytelling — and a bit of self efficacy — to step confidently into a CRO role.2025-06-2525 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Libby Secomb, Peter MacFrom medical laboratories to the executive suite, Libby Secomb’s career journey is anything but conventional. Now CFO at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Libby brings a rare blend of clinical insight and financial acumen to one of Australia’s leading cancer research and treatment institutions. She joined Atlas Director, Craig Gorton, for our Pathways Podcast to talk about navigating career pivots, overcoming imposter syndrome, and what it takes to lead with purpose in a financially constrained and deeply human sector like healthcare.2025-05-2725 min
The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro: Montreal CanadiensThis Is How The Habs Can Build A True Playoff Team | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro May 21 2025On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the necessary ingredients for playoff success, avoiding the Maple Leafs’ playoff hockey style, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton understanding how to assemble a contending team, the missing pieces and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-2240 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Paul O’Rourke, TabcorpWith over two decades of experience spanning finance, technology and risk — Paul O’Rourke brings a uniquely pragmatic lens to the evolving enterprise risk landscape. Now Chief Risk Officer at Tabcorp, Paul is redefining what that title means, finding ways to encourage business innovation (safely, of course) and building strong, agile and complementary teams, to tackle what lies ahead. He joined Atlas Director, Craig Gorton, for our Pathways Podcast2025-04-1813 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Kate Webster, JemenaAfter an impressive career at the top for Australian Energy Operations, United Energy, CitiPower and Powercor — it’s no surprise that Kate Webster has been entrusted with the role of Group Chief Financial Officer for utilities powerhouse, Jemena.Kate sat down with Craig Gorton, Atlas Director to talk about moving her career abroad, what professional development looks like for her as an executive and career shaping experiences.2025-04-1018 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Andy Mellor, ConsultantAndy Mellor has had a career that many could only dream of — he’s experienced it all, all around the world. A secondment as a fresh faced graduate would kick-off a 20 year stint abroad in the banking world, with Credit Suisse; returning to Australia to play a crucial role in the IPO, capital raising and sale of PointsBet. His wealth of knowledge and experience has led him to Consulting, currently advising GB Energy. He shared some of this wisdom with Atlas Director, Craig Gorton for our Pathways Podcast. 2025-01-1524 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Sarah Seddon, BASFSarah Seddon’s time with German owned chemical producer, BASF has been nothing short of impressive, joining the company in the height of COVID as Business Operations Manager, and kicking goal after goal — four years and five promotions later landing her current role of Head of Supply Chain Management. With over 15 years of experience in mining, metals and FMCG and qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ICAANZ), Company Director (GAICD) and a non-technical accreditation in Robotic Process Automation (UiPath) — we’re excited to see where the future takes her.Sarah joined Craig Gorton, Director of Atlas Partners for our Pathw...2024-12-1718 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Oliver Kysela, Endota***Please note: The introduction to Oliver's interview was unfortunately cut-off due to a technical issue in recording.From moving from professional services into his first commercial role as Financial Controller, Oliver has walked a path full of challenges which have shaped his CFO capabilities.Craig Gorton, Director of Atlas Partners, sits down with Oliver Kysela, CFO of Endota, and walks through his professional career to date, challenges, mentors and key learnings.2024-07-2535 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Mark Lawrence, Western HealthMark gives his raw and honest account of his transition into public health, his experience coming from the commercial sector and how he sees the immediate future playing out across public health. A direct account of his reflection and prediction. Craig Gorton, Director of Atlas Partners sits down with Mark Lawrence to talk through his rise to CFO in one of the most challenging industries out there. Mark takes us through his journey from product to people.2024-07-0522 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Mitchell Wu, AnnectoStarting from a non-traditional point in his finance career, Mitch has shown that taking a broad view of finance leadership can provide the ultimate value to an organisation, telling the story in a way which brings everyone on the journey.Atlas Partners Director, Craig Gorton sat down with Mitchell Wu, CFO of Annecto, an aged care and disability provider within the not-for-profit sector. Mitch will discuss his career to date and the transition as CFO from the commercial sector to the not-for-profit sector, along with his three non-negotiables of leadership.2024-07-0324 min
Atlas Partners PodcastPathways — Lance Willie, Oreana Property GroupThe ‘legacy’ of working in a competitive industry – Lance runs through what it means to not only navigate the competitive journey to CFO within Property, but how he develops his role and his team around him.Craig Gorton, Director of Atlas Partners sits down with Lance to talk through his rise to CFO in one of the most competitive industries out there. Lance takes us through humble beginnings, into the leader he is today.2024-06-2429 min
Atlas Partners PodcastTravis Wild — The art of career reinventionFrom PwC to joining the automotive industry, Travis has experienced senior roles within a number of challenging – product led manufacturing environments. Follow the journey of someone who reinvents himself in new industries.Craig Gorton, Director of Atlas Partners, takes time to walk through the journey with Travis Wild, Finance Director at Bunzl. We discuss the journey and key learnings along the way.2024-06-2417 min
Sortie de zoneLes Oilers peuvent-ils vraiment gagner avec Stuart Skinner dans les buts?Le collaborateur Simon-Olivier Lorange avait prédit que Craig Berube dirigerait les Maple Leafs la saison prochaine et c'est maintenant chose faite. Rod Brind’Amour a, de son côté, obtenu une prolongation de contrat de cinq ans en Caroline et on entend que le Tricolore aurait refusé à Colombus le droit de discuter avec Jeff Gorton pour le poste de directeur général, mais s'il y a une chose qui retient l'attention du monde du hockey actuellement, c'est l'élimination des Canucks de Vancouver par les Oilers d'Edmonton lors du septième match de leur série de demie finale...2024-05-211h 02The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro: Montreal CanadiensDissecting Gorton & Hughes' Presser! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro April 17 2024On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to dissect Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes' end of season press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-181h 01
SUGTalksA deep dive into the data challenges facing SAP usersIn this episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Chris Gorton, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA from Syniti. Together they discuss the data challenges facing SAP users and touch on the findings of a new Syniti survey - you can read the full survey here. If you’re interested in finding out more about how you can use your data to stay ahead of the curve and drive innovation in your organisation, join us at the UKISUG Data & Analytics Symposium. To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapuser...2024-03-2031 min
Lake Forest Podcast5-24-21 Lake Forest Podcast Craig Lepkowski Commander-Patrol/Day Shift Lake Forest Police Department
Commander Craig Lepkowski of the Lake Forest Poice Department came on the show with Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons. The three had a discussion on pet peeves as well as Community Police Programs.
Pete/Skoo’s peeves were 1 Biker safety on bike paths 2 Dog owners not cleaning up after themselves 3 Protest Planning for Market Square businesses
Commander Lepkowsi’s top wishes were:
1 Resident’s lock their cars
2 If you see suspicious activity that happens during the night call 911 right away to report it don’t wait till the next day!
3 Learn a...2021-05-2600 minLake Forest Podcast5-24-21 Lake Forest Podcast Craig Lepkowski Commander-Patrol/Day Shift Lake Forest Police Department
Commander Craig Lepkowski of the Lake Forest Poice Department came on the show with Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons. The three had a discussion on pet peeves as well as Community Police Programs.
Pete/Skoo’s peeves were 1 Biker safety on bike paths 2 Dog owners not cleaning up after themselves 3 Protest Planning for Market Square businesses
Commander Lepkowsi’s top wishes were:
1 Resident’s lock their cars
2 If you see suspicious activity that happens during the night call 911 right away to report it don’t wait till the next day!
3 Learn a...2021-05-2600 min
2 Mutts Hockey PodcastTSN Hockey Analyst & Scout Craig ButtonCraig Button from TSN is this weeks guest. U18 tournament Thoughts on what happened with the Rangers for firing Davidson & Gorton NHL Coaches not coming back like John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet. Will Andersen be the starting goalie in game 1 of the playoffs Flames season (biggest disappointing) Oilers & McDavid’s season Jets are struggling going into the playoffs2021-05-1257 min
2 Mutts Hockey PodcastTSN Hockey Analyst & Scout Craig ButtonCraig Button from TSN is this weeks guest.
U18 tournament
Thoughts on what happened with the Rangers for firing Davidson & Gorton
NHL Coaches not coming back like John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet.
Will Andersen be the starting goalie in game 1 of the playoffs
Flames season (biggest disappointing)
Oilers & McDavid’s season
Jets are struggling going into
the playoffs2021-05-1257 min
Mid Market MattersFuture Look at Business and SuccessMichael Gorton is one of the Founders of TelaDoc, the world’s leading telemedicine company which has gone on to save thousands of lives during the Coronavirus pandemic. He discusses the demand for Teladoc in 2020 compared to the countless challenges and adversity they faced when starting out in 2002. Michael also converses his work as the CEO of Back to Space, a transmedia company designed to encourage future generations to develop an interest in engineering, science and space. He is a 13-time Serial Entrepreneur, and from this experience recalls the key to being successful with your business is planning, people and pe...2020-11-2333 min
Mid Market MattersFuture Look at Business and SuccessMichael Gorton is one of the Founders of TelaDoc, the world’s leading telemedicine company which has gone on to save thousands of lives during the Coronavirus pandemic. He discusses the demand for Teladoc in 2020 compared to the countless challenges and adversity they faced when starting out in 2002. Michael also converses his work as the CEO of Back to Space, a transmedia company designed to encourage future generations to develop an interest in engineering, science and space. He is a 13-time Serial Entrepreneur, and from this experience recalls the key to being successful with your business is planning, people an...2020-11-2333 min