Shaking up the drinks business: Suntory’s Oceanic pivot

Australians are drinking differently – and Suntory is evolving with them. Its new $3 billion Oceania business represents a bold new model for global growth and local investment. How does a 125-year-old family-owned global drinks company remain competitive in an era of rapid consumer shifts and supply chain disruption? For Suntory, it means reimagining its […]

Alternative future: CMC’s Andy Rogers on picking tomorrow’s investment themes

While high-net-worth investors have historically been left to choose between bricks-and-mortar property or stocks, an explosion in available options has irreversibly changed the game. CMC Markets’ Director of Stockbroking, Andy Rogers, says future investors will have far greater choice and flexibility in what they choose, making disciplined research essential. As interest rates begin to normalise […]

Will the world’s space nations soon be calling Australia home?  

Manufacturing in space may be humanity’s next frontier. Near-zero gravity makes it possible to produce purer materials, from cement to cancer drugs. As global space leaders gather in Sydney this September for the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025), Australia is staking its claim in the new, orbital economy. Its offering: vast lands, clear skies […]

Reimagining power, equity and impact through AI

As artificial intelligence reshapes the world at breakneck speed, Dr Nici Sweaney, founder of AI consultancy Ai Her Way, is helping organisations harness its potential to build ethical, scalable businesses. For Dr Nici Sweaney, artificial intelligence isn’t just a new wave of technology – it’s a seismic power shift. As the founder of consultancy Ai […]

From burnout to breakthrough: The woman coaching Australia’s corporate refugees to reclaim meaning

As burnout rates climb and the limits of hustle culture become glaringly apparent, a new wave of coaching is answering the quiet crisis. At its vanguard is Pauline Nguyen, whose philosophy, rooted in spiritual entrepreneurship and deep transformation, is helping professionals and entrepreneurs redefine what it means to lead a life well lived.  In Australia’s […]

The business of menopause

The end of female fertility is still not fully understood. Emsee, a specialist healthcare platform, guides women through the confusion of menopause symptoms and treatments.  Female leaders might draw inspiration from Drew Barrymore, who removed her jacket at a TV talk show in April and candidly acknowledged a perimenopausal hot flush.  Her revelation reflects a […]

Amber Pitsis turned a health obsession into global brand Valli Snacks

How Amber Pitsis turned a health obsession into a global snack brand

From a training addict to health food entrepreneur, Amber Pitsis took her sweet tooth and love for superfoods and turned them into Valli Snacks, a functional gummy range now stocked across Australia, Singapore and Dubai, with the US firmly in her sights. Amber Pitsis didn’t set out to launch a global snack brand. She was […]

Collector nation: eBay’s central role supporting Australia’s estimated 7.6 million enthusiasts 

As eBay celebrates 25 years in Australia, the country’s managing director, Sarah Sternau, is leaning into the popular online marketplace’s central role in supporting a vibrant and growing community of passionate buyers and sellers. Having spent more than two decades in e-commerce, eBay Australia managing director Sarah Sternau loves how eBay empowers consumers of all […]

Meet the the woman transforming how Australians dress for work

The woman behind Total Image Group is leading a uniform revolution and transforming what 350,000 Australians wear to work.  Pamela Jabbour, CEO and founder of Total Image Group (TIG), has spent the past 20 years transforming what 350,000 Australians wear to work each day. What began as a bold idea at just 20 years old […]