The CEO Magazine - ANZ - October 2019

In this issue

From humble beginnings operating her first business in her mum’s lounge room, Canva Co-Founder and CEO Melanie Perkins shares the secrets behind her success in this month’s issue. Design platform Canva is one of Australia’s most successful start-up unicorns and now serves more than 15 million users a month across 190 countries, but 31-year-old Melanie tells The CEO Magazine she’s just getting started. We also talk to EMOTIV’s Tan Le about her inspirational journey from Vietnamese refugee to Silicon Valley CEO; Camilla CEO Jane McNally reveals her plans to colour the world, one kaftan at a time; and we take a look at the challenge of recruiting and retaining gen z. Plus, find out how your smartphone is killing you; take a peek at the world’s best superyachts and don’t miss the full list of finalists for the 2019 Executive of the Year Awards.

Melanie Perkins

As Co-founder And Ceo Of Online Design Platform Canva, Melanie Perkins Heads Up One Of Australia’s Fastest-growing Start-ups That Now Serves Over 15 Million Users A Month Across 190 Countries. But, Says Melanie, This Is Just The Beginning.

5 mins

The Real Deal

Unicorns Do Exist – In The Business World At Least. Across The Globe, Privately Held Start-ups Are Breaking Through The Billion-dollar Barrier With Increasing Frequency – And A Silicon Valley Postcode Isn’t Obligatory.

3 mins

Living Colour

Camilla Ceo Jane Mcnally Is On A Mission: To Colour The World, One Kaftan At A Time.

7 mins

Mind Over Matter

From Vietnamese Refugee To Silicon Valley Ceo, Tan Le Shares Her Inspirational Journey.

5 mins

Shared Connections

In A Divided World, Work Club Global’s Soren Trampedach Is Set On Bringing People Together.

3 mins

My Business Rules

The Entrepreneur For Entrepreneurs Shares Her Tips On Working From Wherever.

3 mins

Luxury Shifts Up A Gear

Bmw Australia Ceo Vikram Pawah Explains Why Modern Luxury Is Highly Emotional And All A Question Of Attitude.

3 mins

Women In The Making

Julie Townsend Is More Than Just A Headmistress At Sydney’s St Catherine’s School. She’s Empowering Young Girls To Be The Powerful Women Of Tomorrow, One Lesson At A Time.

7 mins

Bold New Horizons

As Hansen Yuncken Celebrates 100 Years Of Building, Ceo Peter Salveson Is Focused On Leading The Historic Company Into The Future.

3 mins

Celebrating Business Excellence

The Ceo Magazine Is Proud To Introduce The Finalists For The 2019 Executive Of The Year Awards. Who Will Be Crowned A Winner At This Year’s Ceremony?

1 min

“ I Want To Create Something Timeless.”

Rathbone Wine Group Ceo Darren Rathbone Hopes His Family Business Will Stand The Test Of Time To Become One Of The World’s Great Wine Companies.

4 mins

Divisive Device

When You Think Of Things That Might Kill You, It’s Unlikely That Your Phone Springs To Mind. We Have Bad News For You… Your Smartphone Is Killing You.

8 mins

Putting People First

Savills Australia And New Zealand Ceo Paul Craig Says Investing In His Team Is The Key To Delivering Better Results For Their Clients

3 mins

True Grit

As Smec Celebrates 70 Years Since Construction Began On The Iconic Snowy Mountains Scheme, Anz Ceo James Phillis Says His Team Is Still Inspired By The Pioneers Who Worked On The Engineering Marvel.

3 mins

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