A practical look at scale, succession, and construction margins.
Scott Hutchinson offers a steady look at what it takes to guide a construction business that has been around for more than 110 years and no longer fits a purely family-run mold.

Sumith Dissanayake
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Are you interested in how Australia’s best leaders grew into the professionals they are today? The journey from University (Books) to Leadership positions (Boardroom) can take many different forms. Listen in as we interview CEO’s, CFO’s, and Executives, on how they ascended to leadership positions, made critical career choices, and overcame adversity throughout their career. The Books To The Boardroom podcast is co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake, a CFO turned Business Owner based in Brisbane, Australia, who is fascinated by all things leadership and career development.
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This episode features an interview with Sigal Pilli, CFO of Seer Medical, discussing her role and the company's development of a wearable EEG monitoring device for epilepsy patients that enables home-based care using proprietary technology and machine learning.
This episode features an interview with former Australian basketball star James Harvey, discussing his early sports career and how his solo practice habits in basketball shaped his work ethic and path to success in business.
This episode features an interview with Jarrod Magee, CFO at Sapir.ai, discussing his transition from Big Four accounting to AI innovation and the challenges faced by CFOs in Australia and New Zealand.
This episode features an interview with Mohammad Ali Shah, CEO of ASX-listed iSynergy Group, discussing the company's diverse tech portfolio and expansion in Southeast Asia.
This episode features an interview with James Brennan, CEO of ASX-listed technology company Linius, discussing his leadership journey and the company's cloud-based platform for unlocking value from video archives.
This episode features an interview with Peter Nijmeijer, CFO at Heritage Lifecare, discussing his role and the company's operations as an aged care provider in New Zealand.
This episode features an interview with Dr.
This episode features an interview with Ilona Abram, Group CFO at Aquatic Achievers Group, discussing her career journey from aspiring actress to finance professional and her broader role managing back-end shared services.
This episode features an interview with Andrew Edwards, CFO at Perfect Channel Fresh Australia, discussing how his early experiences at BP shaped his leadership and finance career through diverse interactions and mentorship.
This episode features an interview with Andre Luchesi, Group CFO at Westport and DBC, discussing his finance career, entrepreneurial journey including starting an ice cream company in Brazil, and insights on market cycles and business challenges.
This episode features an interview with Kate Carruthers, discussing the current state of AI, its transformative potential across industries, and her work at UNSW as Head of Business Intelligence and Chief Data & Insights Officer.
This episode features an interview with Madhu Nair, a partner at EY Brisbane, discussing his personal journey into accounting, his professional career at a Big Four firm, and his approach to work-life balance including hobbies like golf.
This episode features an interview with CFO Ben Edmonds discussing his career journey in accounting, influenced by his father, and his philosophy on people-centric business leadership.
This episode features an interview with Rimma Gayfullina, Financial Controller at GoSee, discussing her leadership roles, the company's travel business, and challenges faced during the pandemic.
This episode features an interview with Linda Scott, founder of Thinking Leaders, discussing her transition from a 30-year accounting career to running a leadership coaching business that helps individuals and organizations develop great leaders and culture.
This episode features an interview with Andrew Bond, CEO of 8common Limited, discussing the company's travel and expense management software products and its significant government and corporate client base.
This episode features an interview with Lorraine Finlay, Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, discussing her leadership role and personal interests like family Lego activities.
This episode features an interview with Brad Moran, a former AFL player turned CEO, discussing his leadership journey from sports to business.
This episode features an interview with Nicole Karagiannis, Chief People and Culture Officer at Harrison.ai, discussing her leadership journey, the company's AI diagnostic tools in healthcare, and her role in people and culture.
This episode features an interview with Scott Drummond, CFO at RAIQ, discussing how his background in performing arts and corporate finance shaped his unconventional path to becoming a CFO.
Rebecca He discusses her journey as a transformational CFO, explaining how her fractional CFO consulting firm helps businesses optimize operations beyond compliance.
This episode features an interview with Manuel Nesta about how digitalization transforms finance teams from transactional roles to strategic advisors, with discussion of his role at Aguaia and ESG trends.
This episode features an interview with CFO Martin Gyde, who discusses his journey from a reluctant business student to a senior finance professional, his competitive sports background, and his self-proclaimed 'Gordon Ramsay of finance' approach to leadership.
A CFO with a unique background as a Royal Navy submariner discusses his journey from military service to corporate finance leadership and the operational principles he applies.
This episode features an interview with Gabriel Guedes, COO & CFO of Lyka, discussing the company's focus on pet wellness through dog nutrition and its origin story.
This episode features an interview with Tim Bensley, CFO of CarpetCore, discussing his role overseeing finance and administrative functions for the national flooring retailer.
This episode features an interview with Jacob Muraca, COO/CFO of Bondi Sands, discussing his dual roles and the company's expansion from self-tanning to SPF and skincare products.
This episode features an interview with Rowan Darling, CFO of Clemenger BBDO, discussing his career journey from Ernst & Young to his current role and the challenges CFOs face in the advertising industry.
This episode features an interview with Winston Abayaratne discussing his journey as an immigrant accountant in Australia, emphasizing the importance of backing decisions with numbers and navigating professional growth.
This episode features an interview with Dr.
This episode features an interview with Michelle Gallaher discussing her transition from CEO of Opyl Ltd to focusing on TrialKey, an AI-powered platform for improving clinical trial efficiency and design.
An interview with John Rayment, CEO of Identitii, discussing the company's mission to secure payment information sharing in financial services and address cybercrime and compliance challenges.
This episode features an interview with Daniel Lai, CEO of archTIS, discussing his leadership journey and the company's focus on trusted information sharing in cybersecurity, inspired by post-9-11 intelligence failures.
This episode features an interview with Patrick Kerlin, CFO of One Door Mental Health, discussing the organization's history, services, and his personal motivation for joining the nonprofit sector.
This episode features an interview with Denice Bennett, Group CFO of Third Age Health, discussing her unexpected karaoke career in London before transitioning to finance.
This episode features an interview with Tracey-Lee Napier, CEO of Holistic Lifestyle Services, discussing her background, the services her company provides for people with disabilities under the NDIS, and its operations in Australia.
This episode features an interview with Christina Temme, CFO at AC3, discussing her career journey from unconventional beginnings to her current role overseeing finance, legal, and compliance at an IT managed services company.
This episode features an interview with Anthony Quinn, founder of Arctic Intelligence and co-founder of AML Accelerate, discussing their regulatory technology firm that provides software to help organizations identify and manage financial crime risks like money laundering and terrorism financing.
This episode features an interview with Karen Young, Global Tax Director at Flight Centre, discussing her leadership journey and how her 27-year martial arts practice has influenced her professional development.
This episode features an interview with David Hill, CFO of MOSH, discussing the fundamentals of business success, his current professional and family life, and his surprising background as an entertainer.
CFO Luke Howes discusses Six Degree Executive's 20-year history as a values-led recruitment firm focused on shaping futures for clients, candidates, and employees.
This episode features an interview with Kamy Brar, CFO of The Entourage, discussing how the company trains entrepreneurs in Australia to scale their businesses from six to eight figures through coaching on sales, marketing, product, finance, operations, and people management.
This episode features an interview with Judy Farcus Serra, CFO of Headquarter Automotive, discussing her career journey from office manager to CFO and the company's expansion in the auto industry.
This episode features an interview with Scott Walkinshaw, CFO of New North Feed, discussing finance transformation, business challenges, and his unique early career experience meeting the Queen.
Scott Hutchinson, chairman of Hutchinson Builders, discusses his leadership journey in a 110-year-old family construction business.
Sumith Dissanayake interviews Jade McCarthy, Head of Acquisition and Growth at Global Payments, exploring her leadership journey and the intricacies of the payments industry, with insights into corporate operations and personal anecdotes.
This episode features an interview with Jing Lim, COO & CTO of Osteopore, discussing the company's medical device manufacturing using 3D printing technology and his role.
This episode features an interview with Tony Berry, owner of Tidy Up, discussing his family's waste and recycling transport business that started in 1975 and operates as an alternative to skip bins.
Sumith Dissanayake hosts Kate Farrar, CEO of Brighter Super, to discuss her leadership journey and the formation of Bright Super through mergers of Energy Super, LGIA Super, and Suncorp Super, highlighting industry consolidation in Queensland.