Steve Ankers grew up in housing commission in Western Sydney in the 70s. Today, he’s behind 20 Anytime Fitness clubs in the country (and counting) and is looking abroad to launch a further 20 plus across Indonesia and Thailand. Steve Ankers is at the helm of 20 Anytime Fitness franchises across Australia – and is […]
Australia’s retiree population is growing rapidly and staying healthy for longer. Insurance giant Allianz is backing a new venture to disrupt the retirement income market and flip the way we think about the golden years. Adrian Stewart was still a boy growing up in the Queensland bush when he learnt about his power to make […]
Food waste is a monumental problem. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says almost a third of food is wasted globally, even as significant numbers of the world’s population struggle to feed themselves. As in most countries, food waste has assumed alarming proportions in Australia, with government data estimating 7.6 million tonnes of waste […]
A luxury rehab centre on Sydney’s Northern Beaches is taking an innovative approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment among some of the city’s wealthiest individuals. The incidence of illicit drug use is on the rise in Australia, especially among the rich. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022-2023 found usage grew in the wealthiest […]
Meet the MD transitioning energy company Jemena to a net zero future and leading the push for a renewable gas industry in Australia. Early morning swims in the waters around Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula or even at the local swimming pool are David Gillespie’s preferred thinking time. “It’s one of the few places in the world […]
“If you don’t invest, you’re going to lose.” That’s what Macquarie University’s Chief Information and Digital Officer says about embarking on a major digital transformation. We spoke with Macquarie University and IT infrastructure service provider Kyndryl about how they managed the modernisation of the University’s systems while keeping the lights on at one of Australia’s […]
As polls and punters weigh-up a possible Trump victory in the upcoming US Presidential election, we talked to CMC Markets’ Michael Bogoevski about the consequences for investors of a Trump 2.0 Presidency. Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 criminal charges in New York State. He has threatened China with tariffs, warned NATO he’ll […]
With waiting lists now open for Range Rover’s first fully electric vehicle, Global Managing Director Geraldine Ingham says it’s the start of a new era for the luxury SUV brand, which has put electrification at the heart of its strategy to reach zero emissions. The public release of the first Range Rover in 1970 brought […]
The jewellery industry is rapidly changing as fashion trends shift and online-only retailers wrestle the helm from bricks and mortars and department stores. Jiani Zhang saw the signs early and has two innovative and thriving brands to show for it. In her mid-30s, private equity investor Jiani Zhang is already semi-retired and determined not to […]
As the insurance industry undergoes a period of transformation, with climate change impacting the rising number of claims and ballooning cost pressures, brokers are an increasingly important part of the puzzle. Recognised as industry problem-solvers, insurance brokers help customers navigate the best policies for their needs as cybercrime becomes part of our everyday lives and […]