In Episode 161 of the No Limitations podcast Follow Your North Star, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks to Clare Pearson, Chief Executive Officer of Little Wings.

In a compassionate discussion, Clare speaks about the important mission of Little Wings, a charity which provides transport services for children with life-threatening illnesses in regional and rural areas, ensuring they get access to major metropolitan hospitals and healthcare facilities. Clare calls upon us all to act in the spirit of Christmas and the ethos of giving to those in need, whether through small or large donations, or as an individual or corporate donor, especially as charities require greater funding in order to keep pace with the rapid increase in demand for their services. Lastly, Clare shares some valuable lessons she has learned as both a charity and organisational leader and unveils her leadership philosophy, which is centred around self-belief, benevolence and teamwork.

Clare started her career as a Child Protection Case Worker with the Department of Family and Community Services in New South Wales, before becoming an Executive Manager at Children First in Sydney. Thereafter, Clare moved into senior executive roles, first as the Chief Executive Officer of Project Future, working against human trafficking, before becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Little Wings. Clare has also served on a number of Boards including Share Care Incorporated, Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, Allevia Disability Services, Bankstown Sports Club, and Southern Cross University.

Please note: this episode was recorded on 11 November 2025.

Below you will see Clare Pearson sharing the Little Wings Christmas Wish and the Blenheim Partners Christmas Album. So, enjoy your favourite Christmas tunes as we all get into the Christmas spirit and festivities.

Blenheim Partners Christmas Playlist

or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bVVmuk9nxc&list=PLQZ-dkpAAUFRD6MhYDEWe92VzNR8IyYzt

Together, we can make a difference. To make a donation to Little Wings, please visit:

https://www.littlewings.org.au/ways-to-donate/

or

Donate – Little Wings

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In Episode 160 of the No Limitations podcast Discipline is a Price Worth Paying, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with David Moffatt, Chairman of Ventia Services Group Ltd.

In a lively conversation, David offers a refreshing perspective about the future of business in Australia, challenging the pessimism that often dominates Boardrooms regarding innovation, productivity and growth. He encourages us to focus on the tremendous potential and opportunity that this country has to offer, but also stresses that better policies need to be in place to attract capital and foreign investment. He adds that as a society, we must value the concept of mastery if we are to unleash top talent and thrive as a global economy. David also asserts that businesses must take a proactive approach to risk management, particularly as the shifting geopolitical landscape continues to redefine how we think about energy security, cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Finally, David shares his greatest learnings throughout his global career as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as well as key defining moments that have shaped his leadership philosophy.

David’s early career included serving as the CEO of General Electric (GE) and GE Capital Australia and New Zealand. In 2001, he was appointed to the Board of The Foxtel Group as a Director and Chair of the Finance Committee. At the same time, David took on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Telstra Group Ltd, before being promoted to Group Managing Director – Consumer. In 2012, David was appointed as CEO of Lebara Mobile, based in the United Kingdom, and became Founding Chairman – Australia of American tech care company Asurion. In 2015, David joined Ventia Services Group Ltd as Chairman and served as the Group Chief Executive who led the acquisition of Broadspectrum Australia and New Zealand. Currently, David is also the Chairman – Australia and New Zealand of Apollo Global Management, Inc., and the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. 

David’s community and charitable activities include being a Founding Director of Giant Steps, a Sydney school for autistic children and a former Chairman of the Finance Committee and Director of Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and St Michael’s Grammar School. David was also involved with the development of the heritage management plan for “The Lost Battlefield of Kokoda” and as a financial supporter of education and health programs through The Kokoda Track Foundation.

Please note: this episode was recorded on 9 October 2025.

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In Episode 159 of the No Limitations podcast Bumps on the Road, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks to Alf Ianniello, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Codan Ltd.

In an earnest discussion, Alf contends that Australian businesses must invest more in research and development to deliver world-class intellectual property, which can be commercialised, manufactured and scaled at pace, and lead to a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

Today, Alf is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Codan Ltd, a role he stepped into in January 2022. With more than three decades of global leadership across packaging, defence, and automotive industries, Alf has a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and cultural transformation. Before Codan Ltd, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Detmold Group for fourteen years, where he successfully expanded the business across existing and new markets, and positioned the company as a global leader in sustainable packaging. Known for his ability to leverage innovation and foster organisational excellence, Alf now leads Codan Ltd’s global expansion strategy, building on the company’s proud heritage while steering it toward a more sustainable and diversified future.

Please note: this episode was recorded on 26 August 2025.

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In Episode 158 of the No Limitations Podcast, To Stand the Test of Time, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Paul Hitchcock, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Patties Food Group Pty Ltd.

In a robust and engaging conversation, Paul recounts how a meeting over coffee marked the beginning of a distinguished executive journey spanning multiple sectors across both listed and private equity domains, sharing valuable insights on growth, people and real leadership. Paul also dissects the “public vs private” debate and the future of the Australian markets as the emphasis on doing business vs governance is brought into stark reality. Finally, Paul speaks about the beauty of the great Australian meat pie and how Patties is bringing some of the nation’s largest household names to new international markets and audiences.

Patties Food Group is an Australian food manufacturing company whose portfolio includes brands such as Four’N Twenty, Herbert Adams, and Lean Cuisine. Paul is also a former CEO of Primo Foods, Petuna Aquaculture, and office products company Corporate Express, which he led to a successful sale to American office products supplier Staples, Inc. in 2008. Earlier in his career, Paul served in Sales Director roles with Lion Nathan Ltd (now Lion) and Goodman Fielder, where he was later promoted to Managing Director for Goodman Fielder Commercial and Asia Pacific businesses.

Please note this episode was recorded on 15 September 2025.

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In Episode 157 of the No Limitations Podcast, Judgement In The Heat of Battle, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Darryl Cuzzubbo, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arafura Rare Earths Ltd.

In a highly topical discussion, Darryl outlines how recent government investments in rare-earth mineral procurement, both domestically and internationally, aim to diversify supply chains and reduce global dependence on the dominant supplier, China. He provides an in-depth view of Arafura Rare Earths, sharing how the success of the Nolans Project could position Australia as a global leader in the supply of an increasingly critical natural resource that will be essential for the world’s future economies. Darryl emphasises the need for further collaboration between industry and government leaders, increased investment in education and technology, and a more pragmatic dialogue on energy supply to safeguard the nation’s economic future.

Darryl initially joined Arafura Rare Earths Ltd as a Non-Executive Director before he was appointed into his current position of Managing Director and CEO in early 2024. Arafura is an ASX-listed mineral development company. Its flagship operation is the Nolans Project, a proposed mine and processing plant located in the Northern Territory that will produce Neodymium and Praseodymium, key inputs for the industrial magnets predominantly used in the manufacturing of electric vehicles and wind turbines. Prior to Arafura, Darryl was Managing Director and CEO of SolGold plc, an Ecuador-based mineral exploration and development company. Darryl was also previously employed at mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica Ltd, where he held several senior leadership roles, including Group Executive and President Australia, Pacific and Asia and Chief Manufacturing Officer. Darryl commenced his professional career with BHP Group Ltd, and over his 25-year tenure, held several senior project and operational roles, ultimately becoming President of Olympic Dam, one of the world's most significant deposits of copper, gold, and uranium.

Please note this episode was recorded on 14 July 2025.

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In Episode 156 of the No Limitations Podcast, Opportunities Don’t Come Gift-Wrapped, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Jake Klein, Chair of Evolution Mining Ltd.

In a necessary discussion for the future of Australia, Jake calls on political and industry leaders to articulate a clear and strategic vision, with well-thought-out policy that extends beyond the election cycle, to protect and grow our nation's core competitive advantage for the benefit of later generations. Jake also shares his professional journey and outlines the pivotal moments that took him from the Bullion Division of Macquarie Bank to navigating China’s emerging gold market at Sino Gold, before ultimately returning to Australia to create and build Evolution Mining. Finally, Jake outlines the key qualities he values in emerging leaders, highlighting the importance of proactively seizing opportunities and having the courage to make difficult decisions.

Evolution Mining is Australia’s second-largest ASX-listed gold miner and currently operates six mines across Australia and Canada. Evolution Mining is also one of the lowest-cost, highest-margin gold producers in the world. Prior to founding Evolution Mining, Jake was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sino Gold Mining Ltd, a listed gold mining company and one of the largest foreign participants in the Chinese Gold industry, which was later acquired by Eldorado Gold Corporation in 2009. Prior to Sino Gold, Jake worked in the Bullion Division of Macquarie Bank Ltd and commenced his career with PwC in South Africa. Jake is also a former Non-Executive Director of OceanaGold Ltd and Lynas Corporation (now Lynas Rare Earths Ltd). 

Please note this episode was recorded on 15 May 2025.

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In Episode 155 of the No Limitations podcast, I Want to Do Something That Scares Me, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Cynthia Scott, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Zip Co Ltd.

In a spirited and insightful discussion, Cynthia offers a discerning perspective on how recent economic disruptions, though daunting, create significant growth opportunities for those daring enough to seize them. Reflecting on personal experience, Cynthia shares the defining challenges she faced as CEO at Zip Co, which were instrumental in reshaping her approach to leadership and the transformation of the company itself. She also outlines the enormous opportunities for Zip Co and its positive trajectory in American and local markets and retraces the pivotal moments that influenced her professional journey, closing with a powerful message on personal setbacks, the naysayers, and the greatest opportunities in disguise.

Prior to Zip Co, Cynthia was the Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Scentre Group Ltd and also held several senior executive roles at Telstra Group Ltd, including Group Executive for the New Business portfolio. Cynthia also spent 20 years across multiple investment banks, including UBS, Merrill Lynch International, Westpac Institutional Bank and lastly Barclays, where she served as the Regional Head of Debt Capital Markets in Hong Kong and CEO of Australia and New Zealand. Cynthia is currently a Non-Executive Director at Uniti Group and was previously Chair of Foxtel Group, Telstra Ventures (now Titanium Ventures) and Chinese technology company Autohome Inc. She is also a member of the Adara Panel and Chief Executive Women and previously served on the Board of Room to Read. From 2020 to 2021, Cynthia was a Principal at Monaro Advisory Partners, where she provided strategic and operational advice to both Board and leadership teams.

Please note this episode was recorded on 14 May 2025.

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In Episode 154 of the No Limitations podcast, The Quantum Cold War, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Rob Jesudason, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founding Partner of Serendipity Capital.

In a provocative discussion, Rob warns that increasing geopolitical tensions are heightening security risks as we shift towards a multipolar world order. He emphasises that the lack of sufficient investment from governments and businesses in technologies critical to national security, could put countries at a disadvantage, leaving both their physical and technological infrastructure vulnerable. Rob also closely examines the implications of Artificial Intelligence and questions whether economies like Australia can effectively leverage its resources and implement a long-term strategy to address current challenges in productivity, tax policy and investment incentives. Finally, Rob explores the complexities of building a business from scratch, sharing candid insights and personal anecdotes of his journey transitioning from a Senior Executive at Commonwealth Bank of Australia to founding Serendipity Capital.

Rob began his career at GE Capital in the United Kingdom before joining McKinsey & Company for four years. For the next 16 years, Rob held various senior leadership positions at several major banks, including Barclays Bank PLC, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, where he was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in 2017. He also served as a Non-Executive Director of ASB Bank, PT Bank Commonwealth and TymeBank. Rob was appointed President of Block.one in 2018, before relocating to Singapore, where he founded Serendipity Capital, an early-stage investment firm that is focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, climate and sustainability, quantum technologies and security. In addition to being the CEO, Rob is also the Chief Investment Officer and is responsible for recommending investment decisions to the Investment Committee. He is a Non-Executive Director of several Serendipity portfolio companies including Deep Labs, Pollination and Fortaegis Technologies, and was previously on the Board of Cambridge Quantum Computing. Rob is a Visiting Professor at Aston University.

Please note: this episode was recorded on 6 May 2025.

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In Episode 153 of the No Limitations podcast Phoenix From The Ashes, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with James P. Farwell, Senior Fellow at Sympodium-Institute for Strategic Communications (London).

In an absorbing discussion, James contends that the world today is adrift and in need of a course to steer. Drawing on his background as a political, corporate, communications and national security advisor, James asserts that Donald Trump has used tariffs as an instrument of “purposeful unpredictability” and as a potent negotiating tactic. Turning to China, James believes that Xi Jinping is establishing total control over the Chinese Communist Party, the government and the military, and that Vladimir Putin is seeking to follow in the footsteps of Peter the Great in making Russia a dominant hegemonic power once again. James discusses a range of other interesting topics including cybersecurity, irregular warfare, his fascination with UFOs, and his recent engagement with the film industry in Hollywood. He finishes with a stirring conclusion about the nature of leadership centred around character, integrity and excellence in a thought-provoking conversation.

Earlier in his career, James was a Partner at Chaffe McCall law firm in New Orleans. Thereafter, and for over three decades, James has operated his own consultancy, The Farwell Group, through which he has advised United States and overseas presidential campaigns, gubernatorial candidates from Oklahoma, California, and Arkansas, and legislative candidates from Bermuda, Greece and Korea. James is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Biodefense Research. James was previously an Associate Fellow at the Centre for Strategic Communications, Department of War Studies at King’s College in London and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Middle East Logistics High Institute. A talented and prolific writer, James has nearly 130 publications to his name, spanning national security, corporate strategy, communications, cyberwarfare, and creative works including a West End musical and several films in the making.

Please note: this episode was recorded on 23 April 2025.

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this podcast are James’ own and do not represent those of the United States government.

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In Episode 152 of the No Limitations podcast Culture Trumps All, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Steve Sargent, Chairman of Nanosonics Ltd and Non-Executive Director of Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

In a reflective yet upbeat conversation, Steve delves into the core principles which helped establish General Electric (GE) as one of the greatest leadership factories of the 21st century. He dissects the company’s performance-oriented culture, emphasising the importance of seamless operating systems as well as the power of candid communication and messaging. Steve challenges us to critically assess GE’s renowned leadership methodologies, such as Six Sigma, and whether they could still be employed by modern CEOs in today’s evolving business world. Finally, Steve offers his perspective on the broader business leadership challenges at both the Executive and Board level, and how the shifting geopolitical landscape may reshape the global economy and provide unprecedented and untapped opportunities for Australia.

Steve began his career at Westpac Banking Corporation before moving to the United States, where he joined GE. Over the next 25 years, he held a variety of leadership roles within the company, ultimately serving as Chief Executive Officer and President, Global Mining. Steve was the first Australian appointed as a member of the company’s 45-member Corporate Executive Council and as an Officer of GE in the company’s long-standing history. Currently, Steve is the Chairman of Nanosonics Ltd and Non-Executive Director of Ramsay Health Care Ltd. He is also Chairman of the Origin Energy Foundation, Origin Energy’s philanthropic arm, and serves on the Board of The Great Barrier Reef Foundation and is a Non-Executive Director of Lumitron Technologies Inc.

Please note: this episode was recorded on 11 March 2025.

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