Business & Beyond

In this episode of Business & Beyond , Sanjay Chari sits down with Caryn Katsikogianis, former Chief People Officer at Woolworths, for a conversation on leadership, culture, and the future of work.​ Drawing on her decades-long career in people leadership, Caryn reflects on what it takes to build trust, lead with purpose, and navigate change in complex organisations.​ The conversation also expl...

In this episode, Sanjay sits down with Nisha Karna to explore what it really takes to scale brands across markets.​ From her early career at BCG to roles in global beauty like Frank Body and Estee Lauder, Amazon-first businesses and now as co-founder of GLOWPATH, Nisha has seen firsthand why international expansion requires more than replicating what worked at home. The conversation also covers Ni...

In this episode of Business & Beyond, Bunnings Managing Director Mike Schneider shares what it really takes to lead at scale — and why the best leaders leave ego at the door.​ From a modest upbringing in Sydney to leading one of Australia’s most trusted brands,Mike reflects on the experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy — including moments of failure, tough decisions, and the pressur...

AI is already writing code. The question is no longer what it can do, but how organisations use it.​ In this episode of Business & Beyond , Rohin Wood (Managing Director & Partner, BCG X ANZ) shares a practical view on what’s changing, what’s working, and where most organisations are getting stuck.​ As execution becomes easier, the real challenge shifts to framing problems, redesigning wor...

Richard Lesser reflects on leading BCG through a decade of disruption that saw the firm triple revenues while expanding into digital, advanced analytics and AI.​ He shares why CEOs must balance short-term earnings with long-term vitality, why engagement with governments has shifted from optional to essential, and why complacency is the real threat in an era defined by generative AI, geopolitical t...

In this episode of Business & Beyond, Sanjay Chari sits down with Rich Lesser, Global Chairman of BCG and former CEO, immediately following a week at the World Economic Forum in Davos.​ Rich reflects on why this year felt fundamentally different, describing it as “a tale of four Davos” - four conversations unfolding at once. Leaders were debating the global economic outlook with cautious optim...

In this episode of Business & Beyond, Sanjay Chari speaks with John Gualtieri, Managing Director of Officeworks Australia, about leadership, authenticity, and navigating change at scale.​ John shares reflections from a long career in retail, from his early days on the shop floor to leading major transformations. He shares lessons shaped over time — often learned by getting things wrong first —...

In this episode of BCG Business & Beyond, Sanjay Chari sits down with Fiona Hayes, CEO and MD of 7-Eleven Australia, to unpack how one of the country’s most recognisable convenience brands is reinventing itself. Fiona discusses the shift from fuel-led missions to a food and beverage-led offer, why supermarkets and convenience retailers are converging, and how 7-Eleven is reshaping customer per...

What does leadership look like when the playbook doesn’t exist?​​ In our first episode, Grant McCabe, Managing Partner of BCG ANZ, joins Sanjay Chari to talk about leading through uncertainty, building trust, and staying grounded under pressure.​ They explore habits that sustain focus and resilience, the evolving role of AI in business, and what it really means to lead with both clarity and care....

Hosted by  Sanjay Chari , Managing Director and Partner at BCG Australia & New Zealand, each episode dives into how today’s decision-makers navigate pressure, build trust, and turn ideas into action. ​ From boardrooms to startups, topics span leadership habits, purpose, AI in banking, retail media, loyalty and personalisation, and the art of execution.​ Expect practical insights, hon...