The CEO Magazine

25/09/2025

What if the fastest way to grow your business is to shrink it?

Craig Kearney, CEO of Vitaco, did just that when he cut the company’s product range and, as a result, doubled revenue.

In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes with host David Jepson, Kearney shares the lessons every leader should know about brand focus and portfolio management.

Full episode out now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

25/09/2025

India’s appetite for steel is growing – and JSW Severfield Structures (JSSL) is ready to deliver. Tirthankar Roy, Chief Commercial Officer of JSSL, believes India is on the cusp of a steel construction boom. Backed by world-class tech, a legacy of precision and end-to-end capabilities, JSSL is gearing up to lead the charge with Saudi-scale ambitions.

https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com/tirthankar-roy/

The true benefits of steel construction have yet to be enjoyed by India. That’s the opinion of Tirthankar Roy, Chief Commercial Officer of JSW Severfield Structures (JSSL), India’s leading structural steel design and build company.

25/09/2025

AI isn’t the future. It's already rewriting the rules of business.

Scott O’Neill says Australia’s productivity problem won’t be fixed with more people, rather with smarter systems that cut through middle management and reduce monotonous tasks.

Don’t miss this episode.

25/09/2025

CEO David Prosser helped launch Fitness First in Asia and now he’s leading Evolution Wellness into its next chapter. From premium gyms to tech-driven, low-cost GoFit clubs, explore how Prosser is reshaping fitness for a post-pandemic world and why the self-service concept for Gen Z is a game changer.

Few gym brands are as well recognized worldwide as Fitness First, the pioneering chain that started in the United Kingdom. But that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2001, the gym operator was almost unheard of in Asia.

25/09/2025

Organizations can learn a thing or two from the dopamine of smartphone psychology. Here are ways to boost engagement and retention among Millennials and Gen Z team members.

24/09/2025

After more than a decade at GEODIS, Antje Lochmann, Managing Director of Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics Germany, is proving that experience and innovation aren’t mutually exclusive. From talent retention to customer-centric thinking, Lochmann’s leadership reflects a “glocal” mindset – global reach with local expertise. Her rise from inside sales to executive leadership is a story of grit, strategy and adaptability.

Loyalty and experience are valued by clients; just ask Antje Lochmann, Managing Director of GEODIS Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics Germany.

24/09/2025

Most failed businesses?

They focus on looking like a business before actually selling.

Scott O’Neill reveals how you can flip the script – testing, proving and scaling smarter so you never fall into the trap.

Now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

24/09/2025

We’re entering the final stretch. This is the last call for tech leaders, disruptors and innovators making a real-world impact.

Whether you're advancing AI, driving sustainable supply chains or transforming the future of health and mobility – this is your platform to be seen.

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23/09/2025

Lulus, an American online retailer, started as a mother-daughter venture in California. Today, it champions women's leadership and growth, led by CEO Crystal Landsem, who joined in 2016. Known for its supportive culture, Lulus provides internal opportunities and values empathy in leadership. The brand focuses on customer-driven innovation, operational efficiency and technological advancements to personalize . Lulus aims to empower with fashionable yet affordable products while fostering strong partnerships and staying trend-forward.

There’s a lot of love behind Lulus. The beloved United States fashion retailer got its start as a clothing shop in California, a labor of love of mother-daughter business partners, Debra Cannon and Colleen Winter.

23/09/2025

Most investors think residential property is the ticket to wealth.

But Rethink Investing Founder and CEO Scott O’Neill says it’s actually a cash flow trap.

In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, O’Neill sits down with The CEO Magazine Founder Chris Dutton to discuss why commercial tenants are the real game-changer and how to build a zero-failure investment strategy.

Full conversation out now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iryldRlF0slyJDQJUsYxz?si=7gyUeQrlRzq6Snb39qsEBA
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com.au/podcasts/51b412cb-653d-49d7-b659-6bc89321b42e/episodes/925841fe-fbb1-4adc-964d-7411d4abb633/ceo-behind-the-scenes-the-truth-about-why-residential-property-is-failing-investors
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-why-residential-property-is-failing/id1704808260?i=1000728021811
YouTube: https://youtu.be/lQ9fUt7jN1o?si=lifE1jFSYcljhtvk

23/09/2025

AI is rewriting the rules. But according to David Ellis, Managing Director ANZ at IBM Consulting, one timeless human skill still separates great leaders from the rest.

Watch the clip to hear what it is – and learn why it matters now more than ever.

And catch the full episode of CEO:Behind the Scenes: https://youtu.be/7Mjwemr50YQ?si=nbY00ivnF5IbJIcP

22/09/2025

The CEO Magazine was honoured to partner with QuestX Events as the official media partner for 2025.

What an inspiring night at ICC Sydney with 700+ leaders, courageous stories, and real, unfiltered conversations about building with purpose. From keynotes to side conversations, one theme echoed: build community, act with courage, lead with purpose, and turn ideas into impact.

A big thank you to the QuestX team, speakers, partners and everyone who showed up with open minds and generous spirits, the room was filled with energy and inspiration.

To support the TLC Impact Foundation further or to learn more how you can get involved and help make a difference visit: https://www.tlcimpact.com.au/