The Company We Keep

John Barrington is one of Western Australia's most quietly influential thinkers. He is a technology strategist, medical research driver, and leader in the arts sector, who has spent decades working at the intersection of science and creativity. From founding Barrington Consulting to co-founding Artrya Ltd., now an ASX-listed AI company with FDA clearance for detecting coronary artery disease,...

Colleen Hayward has spent a lifetime weaving together education, social justice, and human rights from the classroom to the courtroom to the boardroom. The daughter of Len Haywood, Western Australia's first Aboriginal teacher, principal, and South Fremantle premiership player, Colleen grew up with a profound understanding of what opportunity through education truly means. In this episode of Th...

Michael Smith has chaired some of Australia's most recognisable organisations including the West Coast Eagles, iiNet, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, Synergy, the Perth International Arts Festival, and now sits on the board of AusCycling. In 2014 he was awarded a Doctor of Letters from the University of Western Australia for his contribution to business and the arts sectors. In this episode of The Compan...

David Lock has built one of Western Australia's most varied business careers from Coopers & Lybrand accountant to CEO of Craig Mostyn Group, MD & CEO of Mareterram Ltd, board roles at CBH and Harvest Road, and now Chancellor of Curtin University. In this episode of The Company We Keep, David joins host John Gardner as he unpacks the surprise phone call that led to the chancellorship, w...

James Clement has lived multiple careers in one lifetime, from a defender in the AFL, to a marine biologist, a finance professional, and now MD & CEO of Vysarn, a vertically integrated water services provider operating across the Pilbara and eastern Australia. In this episode of The Company We Keep, James joins host, John Gardner, as he unpacks how he spotted the water opportunity hidden insid...

After 34 years at the forefront of Australian media from the Today Show to the Channel Nine evening news, Georgie Gardner speaks with host Sam Macpherson to reflect on a remarkable career, the stories that shaped her, and what comes next. In this episode of The Company We Keep, Georgie opens up about covering two of Australia's most devastating events: the Port Arthur massacre early on in her...

Peter Toll is the National Leader of Food & Agribusiness, Deal Advisory M&A Partner, and International Liaison Partner at BDO. In this inaugural episode of The Company We Keep, Peter joins host John to unpack what nearly 30 years in professional services has really taught him. From growing up on a Merino stud farm in Wagin to advising on some of WA's most significant private M&A tr...

"The Company We Keep" is a dedicated section on VECTOR Advisors' website that profiles a curated selection of notable individuals across business, politics, sport and media. The purpose is to celebrate the people VECTOR works alongside, strengthen relationships, and amplify the voices of those shaping their respective industries. At VECTOR, we pride ourselves on the strength of our r...