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Chunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 12: Brendan Tansey, Managing Director of Viking CruisesBrendan Tansey’s insatiable curiosity has seen the marketeer-come-viking chief journey around the globe whilst working with some of the biggest change-makers of the 20th century, including Andy Grove, Lester Wunderman and Tor Hagen.
Over the past 30-years, Brendan has helped guide many of the world's biggest brands through some of the most tumultuous times imaginable - but his biggest challenge was waiting in the wings.
After taking on a new role as Managing Director of Viking Cruises in China, 2020 threw more than a few curveballs... all of which allowed him to put years of experience to the test, su...
2021-10-1451 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 11: Chris Murphy, CEO - North America, ThoughtworksThoughtworks is a global technology consulting firm that’s successfully ridden the digital transformation wave since the late 80’s. This interview with the North American CEO, Chris Murphy, took place prior to last week’s IPO that raised US$344 million and valued the company at nearly US$9 billion. Over the past two decades, Thoughtworks has been a major influencer of key trends in IT such as agile development, blockchain technology and microservices, all of which has lead to ‘Thoughtworkers’ publishing more than 100 books. As Marc Andreessen famously said, "Software is eating the world" and with spending on digital transformation forecast t...
2021-09-2352 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 10: Sam Davy, Founder and Creative Director, Park Social Soccer Co.Sam Davy is Founder and Creative Director of Park Social Soccer Co., a social impact brand designed to change the world through a global love of sport and the language of art. He was previously Global Creative Director at Apple, where Steve Jobs shared with Sam his idea of doing well while doing good. Sam also spent time at Crumpler as Head of Brand, Marketing and Product, but nothing could prepare him for what happened after he searched 'how to make a soccer ball' on YouTube. 10,000 balls and millions of soccer games later, Park SSC is proof of what's...
2021-05-1952 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode9: David Christie, co-CEO, Baker's DelightIn this, our final episode of Chunk of Change for the season, we speak with David Christie, co-CEO of international bakery franchise, Bakers Delight. Originally from South Africa with a degree in History and Literature, David’s journey to running one of Australia’s most successful franchise groups began after meeting his wife Elise (daughter of co-founders, Roger and Leslie Gillespie) and being tasked with growing the business through North America without a crumb of baking experience. One fortieth birthday and millions of Cheesymite scrolls later, the Baker’s Delight and COBS brands are amongst the most recognised bakeries in the...
2020-12-1055 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 8: Michelle Terry, CEO, Movember2020’s been a tumultuous year for most, but for newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at Movember, Michelle Terry, it’s been a veritable whirlwind of change. Michelle joined the rockstar not-for-profit earlier this year from Treasury Wine Estates (where she was Global CMO) at a time when Movember’s work in the area of men’s health and suicide prevention was more important than ever. In the process Michelle lead the reengineering of Movember’s fundraising and program delivery platforms in 20-countries around the world, just as she reengineered the schooling environment for her two young daughters at home. All this has...
2020-10-2845 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 7: Perry Cross, CEO, Accessible Homes Australia and the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation.On episode 7 of Chunk of Change we speak with "Australia's Superman", Perry Cross, founder and CEO of Accessible Homes Australia and the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation.
At the age of 19, Perry was severely injured in a rugby tackle and told he would never walk or breathe on his own again and would require 24/7 medical care. However just two years later he became Australia’s first motivational speaker on life support and began work on his life’s mission – to find a cure for paralysis.
Perry's dogged determination has seen him dedicate his life to helping others with a disabi...
2020-10-0645 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 6: Paul Donaldson, Global VP Strategy, Anheuser-Busch InBevIt was Steve Jobs who said, “You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.”
Paul Donaldson’s clean and simple approach to strategy at the world’s largest consumer goods company has served him well. Having built the foundations of his career in sales, marketing, innovation and operations, Paul went on to establish new Strategy divisions at two of the world’s best-known brewers: first at CUB; then at its much larger parent, Anheuser-Busch InBev.
Paul’s forthright a...
2020-09-0957 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 5: Michael Kennedy, CEO, Snow AustraliaOur guest on episode five of Chunk of Change is Michael Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of Snow Australia. A certifiable powder hound from the age of two who became Australia’s longest serving sports administrator, Michael shares his unique perspective on how to turn your lifelong passion into a prosperous and rewarding career.
In his 18-year tenure as CEO, Michael has overseen the most significant transformation of the governance and operations of snow sports in Australia's history. His vision for using high performance sport to create a pathway for athletes has resulted in Australian competitors del...
2020-08-2151 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 4: Karen LawsonIn Episode 4 of Chunk of Change we speak with recently departed Spotify MD, Karen Lawson, about her new found freedom in lockdown, the art of graceful exits and the value of a good side hustle. Karen is one of Australia's most interesting and multitalented technology leaders, having also led online career marketplace, CareerOne and corporate accelerator, Slingshot prior to joining Spotify in early 2019. Karen's natural inclination towards creativity and authenticity in leadership are omnipresent as she discusses everything from the key ingredients of successful scale-ups, to the under representation of women in venture capital, plus how food and travel...
2020-08-0453 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 3: Carolyn Creswell, Managing Director, Carman's Fine FoodsIn this episode of Chunk of Change, we speak to Carolyn Creswell, founder and Managing Director of Carman’s Fine Foods. In the 28-years since Carolyn started her artisanal muesli business, she’s managed to turn the Carman’s brand into an international breakfast and snacking powerhouse that now exports to over 30 countries. During this candid conversation, Carolyn reveals herself to be a self-aware and heartfelt leader, one who's as determined as ever in her quest to shake up the food industry well beyond the cereal aisle. Her 'drive it like you stole it' approach to business, combined with a meti...
2020-07-0957 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 2: John Allert, Joint Managing Director, Team Bahrain McLaren at McLaren RacingIn this episode of Chunk of Change, we chat with John Allert, Joint Managing Director of UCI WorldTour cycling team, Team Bahrain McLaren, and Director of McLaren Racing. John has over 25 years' experience in sports marketing and brand strategy in Asia Pacific, Europe and the UK, where he has been based since 2003. Prior to joining McLaren, John was Chief Executive of Interbrand’s UK business, and sat on Interbrand’s Global Board. Speaking to us from his home in London during the COVID-19 lockdown, our conversation covers everything from how Team Bahrain McLaren has managed the change to 'virtual' pele...
2020-06-1548 minChunk Of Change by The RoyalsEpisode 1: Matt Mullins, Company Director, Sand Hill RoadIn this, the first episode of Chunk of Change by The Royals, we chat to Matt Mullins, Founder and Company Director of Sand Hill Road, about how he went from buying his first hotel with a group of mates back in 2000, to 'selling' the company some 20-years later to one of the world’s leading global investment firms. Shortly after signing the sale agreement and recording this podcast, pubs and restaurants across Australia were forced to close and the deal subsequently fell through. Matt and his business partners are now focussed on transitioning the business back into a very di...
2020-05-1052 min