Atlas Partners Podcast

It was a series of fortunate events, paired with a career of dedication and hard work — that led to Trent Bond stepping into the role of Chief Financial Officer for Sports Entertainment Network (SEN). Once a young boy who dreamed of a playing AFL, and now a self confessed Arsenal fanatic — the finance leader has found his place in the sports world, doing what he does best, building high performing...

***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 th...

Sarah Petty is a highly accomplished CFO and has successfully led high performing teams both here in Australia and in Singapore. Having worked for several top tier multi-national and ASX listed companies including GE, Kraft Foods, Mondelez, Kellogg’s, Lion, Bega and Target — she has now decided to pursue a different path and follow her passion. Launching Olive Business Partners, playing in the vir...

Melissa Azzopardi has been kicking career goals since her early days at Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) to now overseeing finance at the most prominent sporting association in Australia, the Australian Football League AFL. She sat down with Liam Killen, Director Atlas Partners to chat through what it takes to move into the fast and furious world of sport, the challenges she's faced along the...

Mark 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 ther...

Starting 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 wi...

The ‘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, int...

From 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 th...

Rob Halliday has built a fascinating career portfolio across the sport, finance and technology sector — from consulting at a Big4, to Co-Founding powerhouse medial scale-up, Seer — so it’s no surprise that Netball Australia came knocking post-COVID.  The Head of Finance sat down with Atlas Director, Liam Killen to discuss career sliding door moments, personal strengths and how a love sport conquer...

Be yourself. Stay connected and network. Remain curious and persistent — this is the ethos  Beau Turner , Finance Director of Callaway Golf, has built his impressive career on — and the advice he passes on to any aspiring leader. Beau Turner has been instrumental in leading Callaway Golf through the transformative COVID years, witnessing the rebirth of a beloved sport and industry — he sat down wi...

“…Don't be afraid to try those things, suggest improvements, and make them. If you're trying to test something or improve it, you don't need permission to do that. Most places will be pretty happy that you've taken the initiative and done something” Cutting his teeth at a Big-4, diving into a stint in London, and developing a killer skillset across a variety of roles, is what Rober...

“Leadership is really hard. I feel uncomfortable probably about 85% of the time. It really pushes you to your limits. So if you're not someone who likes to play outside your comfort zone, probably not for you” With a resume that spans  KPMG , NAB and now UniSuper , Helena Polas has learnt a thing or two about career success along the journey.  The Group Financial Controller o...