The CEO Magazine

10/09/2026

Under the leadership of Deputy Managing Director Adithya Jayakar and Non-Executive Director Abhaya Shankar, UCAL Ltd. has transformed into a globally trusted original equipment manufacturer partner. Discover how lean manufacturing and a people-first mindset are driving its remarkable growth.

UCAL, a prominent Indian automotive components manufacturer, has successfully transformed into a global player by adopting lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 standards. Under the leadership of Deputy Managing Director Adithya Jayakar and Non-Executive Director Abhaya Shankar, the company has expand...

10/09/2026

Buy-in isn’t something leaders can demand – but it is something they can create. Leadership Coach Kylie Paatsch Leadership examines why clarity, confidence and care matter, and how a more relational approach can strengthen trust, commitment and engagement.

10/09/2026

There’s a lot we don’t know about what leadership will look like in the age of AI. Here, CEO of B Lab Australia Andrew Davies unpacks the tensions that occur when leaders are forced to trust a system that has the power to redefine the very meaning of their position.

09/09/2026

People talk about risk as if it is something that can be managed with the right data. But all the data in the world can’t eliminate risk when leaders are unwilling to confront uncomfortable realities. Harrison Young explains the leadership qualities and processes that set the most resilient organizations apart from the rest.

09/09/2026

They’ve made it this far. Now, who will take home the win?

The 2026 Executive of the Year Awards – Australia finalists have officially been announced.

From innovation and growth to leadership, culture and impact, these are the executives setting the benchmark across Australian business.

Meet the full 2026 finalist line-up: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com/meet-the-finalists-for-the-2026-executive-of-the-year-awards-australia/

Then join us in Sydney as we reveal the winners.

11 November 2026 | ICC Sydney | From 6pm

Secure your tickets: https://www.theceomagazine.com/australia-awards/

09/09/2026

This October and November, more than 300 CEOs and business leaders will step into kitchens across Australia for the OzHarvest CEO CookOff. Working alongside some of Australia’s best chefs, they’ll cook, share meals and raise much-needed funds to support people struggling with food insecurity. For the leaders taking part, the experience is about more than learning to cook. It is about listening, connecting and understanding the realities many Australians face.

08/09/2026

“We are not a pure refractory product supplier – we are a service and solution supplier.” President Hakimuddin Ali shares how RHI Magnesita is redefining the industry as it launches into the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, unlocking exponential growth across one of the world’s most dynamic territories.

Hakimuddin Ali, President of the newly established Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region for RHI Magnesita, outlines the company's aggressive growth strategy in these dynamic markets. RHI Magnesita, a global leader in refractory products, is transitioning from a traditional supplier to a pr...

08/09/2026

Founder and Managing Director Ashwin Desai built Aether IND from the ground up, and is now preparing it to meet the challenges of a rapidly shifting global business environment with a focus on staff empowerment and constant evolution.

Ashwin Desai, Founder and Managing Director of chemical engineering giant Aether Industries, shares his journey of building the company from the ground up over the last 13 years. Based in Surat, Gujarat, Aether Industries has become a key global player through its extensive pilot plant facilities an...

08/09/2026

Charlie Maas of Papa Salt Coastal Gin shares why taking the blame and sharing the credit is the ultimate leadership hack on CEO: Behind the Scenes – building a workplace culture that encourages innovation, honesty and candid conversations.

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08/09/2026

While AI adoption is easy to measure, its true impact is not. Here’s how to ensure your investment in these new technologies is actually improving engagement, leadership effectiveness and workforce capability.