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The article features Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Australian public firms who may feel the heat more in 2013. One such CEO is National Australia Bank's (NAB) Cameron Clyne since NAB had the worst performing share price and earnings per share growth of the big four banks. Chief Executive Richard Leupen's 13 years at outsourced services firm UGL has included two major global sharemarket crashes with more pressure being given into his first-half results presentation on Februaary 27, 2013.

The article offers advice for women striving to become chief executive officer (CEO) in Australia. Pip Marlow of Microsoft Australia says she tells women not to worry about the glass ceiling and remember that getting to the top is attainable. Katie Lahey of Korn Ferry in Australia and New Zealand says women should be open to career success and overcome any confidence barriers they have built for themselves.

The article discusses insights by chief executive officers (CEO) in Australia into the characteristics and qualities of a good leader. Former BHP Billiton CEO Don Argus talks about the necessity of integrity, trust and getting people to believe in themselves. Origin Energy CEO Grant King's creation of a work culture and sets of values is addressed. ANZ CEO Mike Smith also discusses the need for business leaders to live their vision and communicate it every day.

The article features several top chief executive officers (CEOs) in Australia, who could be considered to have created value for their shareholders over the long term. It includes GUD Holdings managing director Ian Campbell, who is known for his ability to take a firm in rapidly changing consumer goods industry. It also mentions Washington H. Soul Pattinson (WHSP) chairman Rob Millner, who prefers to set a steady course for his company rather than fall to short-term trends. Other CEOs are also featured including Robert Velletri of Monadelphous.

The article explores the sustainability strategies for success of three ventures that were included in the periodical's Fast 100 list of the fastest growing companies in Australia. Led by its chief executive officer (CEO) Sandy Dunn, the consultancy firm Assetivity decided to focus on existing customers rather than looking for new one. Technology services provider Seven Consulting boasts of getting the best program managers for its technology projects. Meanwhile, Distribution Central centers its strategic value on its people and culture.

The article focuses on the issue concerning the salaries of chief executives in Australia. Contrary to the perception that chief executives are paid too much, it says that Australian boards have aligned executive pay with their performance. It explores the challenges faced by Australian boards such as pay pressures, regulatory change, and governance standards. It says that shareholders can differentiate good and bad governance if the setting of executive's pay is better understood.

The article discusses on the events related to the listed Australia's 200 wealthiest managers. It reveals the $4.49 billion decrease in wealth of Rupert Murdoch and the 40% or $2.37 billion fall of chief executive of Fortescue Metals Group Andrew Forrest. It notes the $44.4 million share value increase of News Corporation executive director James Murdoch and the $181.8 million rise of Stewart Elliot. It implies that the changes on their economic status are due to the global recession.

The article characterizes the current breed of business leaders and chief executive officers (CEO) in Australia. According to the author, upcoming CEOs in the country tend to be more self-effacing. These senior executives, according to the author, have a flair for people, own a marked lack of self-importance, adaptable and internationally experienced.

The article focuses on Sol Trujillo, chief executive officer of Australia-based telecommunications company Telstra Corp. Ltd. Skepticism about Trujillo's company-wide transformation program and criticism on his management style has produced constant speculation about his future with the company. But he maintains that he sill see through the five-program he begun in July 2005. INSET: TELSTRA iPHONE SPECULATION..

The article analyzes the pros the cons of giving chief executive officers (CEO) equity options in Australia. According to the author, companies pay CEOs as much as they do, not because unassailable logic dictates it but because it has become a social norm. The history of the CEO stock option trend in Australian business is discussed in the article.

The article reports that executive stock options have made a strong comeback in the Australian business sector. According to an Australian National University report, the average number of options and performance shares held by chief executives is nearing record levels in 2008, up almost 50 percent from 2000. The pros and cons of executive options are discussed in the article.

The article looks into the effort of John Stewart, chief executive officer of National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAB), to guide the bank to recovery. When he took over the bank as chief executive, it faced disasters like the $360 million currency trading scam and the $4 billion writedown of its mortgage business in the U.S. Stewart's priority is to uplift the morale of the bank's employees. Then, he focused on the turnaround strategy of the bank.

The article looks at the leadership abilities and strategies of the founders and chief executives of companies included in "BRW" magazine's Fast 100, a list of the fastest-growing companies in Australia based on turnover from 2006 to 2007. According to the chief executives, the hallmarks of successful leadership include the ability to motivate staff, ability to delegate, being visionary and the ability to listen and make difficult decisions.

The article reports that Australian funds management firm MFS Group has been growing so fast that some have criticized its deal-making technique but management headed by chief executive Michael King is confident of its strategy. The company's strategy is to profit from funds management for property assets and other businesses it manages and raise investment bank income. INSET: INVESTMENT VIEW..

The article presents comments of seven chief executives of leading mining companies including Tom Albanese, Chip Goodyear, Owen Hegarty, Andrew Forrest, Peter Johnston, Greg Gailey and Brian Gilbertson on the business trends of the mining industry in Australia. According to them, the mineral industry will continue to expand which in turn is strengthening the Australian economy. The executives analyzed the nature of growth in the industry with respect to various minerals. INSETS: Governments control and restrict;Minerals ain't oils;Staff health tones up return.

The article presents interviews with three of Australia's leading manufacturing executives about opportunities in manufacturing. The executives are Denny Mooney, chairman and chief executive of car and component manufacturer GM Holden; Trevor Carroll, managing director of whitegoods manufacturer Electrolux Home Products; and Christopher Janssen, chief executive of GPC Electronics and president of the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association.

The article profiles Greg Swann, the chief executive of the Colingwood team in the Australian Football League in 2007. It includes background information on Swann and his work experience as a sports-team executive, as well as the different investment opportunities for the Colingwood team and brand for Australian capitalists.

The article focuses on infrastructure and industrial services company United Group Ltd. in Australia. The company achieved a record net profit of $78.7 million in 2005-2006. It has an aggressive growth strategy in areas such as resources, infrastructure and property management. CEO Richard Leupen expects substantial growth on Asian countries' upgrade of their power, water and transport infrastructure and its corporate real estate services. Setbacks facing the company are also included.

The article focuses on the plans made by Leigh Clifford, the chief executive officer of Rio Tinto PLC in Australia, to engage the company in global business to improve efficiency and cost. The company is a leader in finding, mining and processing the earth's mineral resources. The company is also planning diversify its earnings away from mining and into land development. INSET: The battle of the giants, by Adele Ferguson.

The article reports on the business conflicts between two of Australia's transport companies, Patrick Corp. and Toll Holdings. Patrick Corp. chief executive officer (CEO) Chris Corrigan expressed dismay over Toll Holdings CEO Paul Little's hostile takeover bid for Patrick. Corrigan suspected the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's decision on merging Toll and Patrick. Meanwhile, Little has also been doing his best moves to further the company's business operations . INSETS: The challenges for transport;What QR must try to do;What Lindsay Fox must try to do.

Profiles John Stewart, chief executive officer of the National Australia Bank Ltd. Career background; Achievements and awards; Civic activities; Educational attainment; Biographic profile; Institutional and organizational affiliations.

Details the plans of chief executive Andrew Forrest for Fortescue Metals Group. Reports that Forrest has been lobbying federal treasurer, Peter Costello and other government officials to rewrite legislation that would help Fortescue have access to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto's port and rail infrastructure projects in the Pilbara; Expected cost of the project; Problems confronting the coal industry in Australia; Controversies facing Forstescue; Challenges facing Forrest. INSETS: THE TORTUOUS ROAD.;ANDREW FORREST.;Cut to the chase..

Focuses on the appointment of Richard Goyder as the next chief executive officer of Australia-based Westfarmers. Important decisions that Goyder has to make as head of the company; Challenges in filling the shoes of former chief executive Michael Chaney. INSET: Moving up the ranks..

Provides some insights into the operations and problems of the Australia-based airline company, Qantas Airways under chief executive, Geoff Dixon. Controversies over the resignation of Dixon and the succession of chief financial officer, Peter Gregg; Issues on the political nature of aviation; Market trends and economic indicators that influence operations in aviation; Issues on competition, industrial relations, government policy, oil prices and stock prices. INSETS: The big challenges.;The man most likely..

Profiles Tom Phillips, chief executive of Mitsubishi Motors Australia. Career history; Success of Mitsubishi's advertising campaign aimed at restoring consumer confidence in the company; Positive performance of Mitsubishi in 2005; Phillips' efforts to save the company; Company's plan to launch the PS41 on October 13, 2005.

Presents a round up of top female executives that are bringing their intellect, strong people skills, vision and drive to Australia's top corporate echelons. Liz Cacciottolo, chief executive, UBS Wealth Management Australia; Christine Bartlett, chief executive, Jones Lang LaSalle; Leanne Jarrett, chief financial officer, global consumer group, Citibank Australia.

Reports on the decision of Chris Corrigan, CEO of Patrick Corp. to make an unsolicited bid for Virginia Blue in Australia. Focus of Corrigan on take long-term view for the company which affects the short-term outlook of the company; Influence of merging on making the company, the biggest business operating ports and railways in the country; Creation of supply-chain monopoly by the company's rivals to prevent high freight prices. INSET: Fox unloads..

Reports on the takeover bid of Foster's Group Ltd. chief executive officer Trevor O'Hoy for wine company Southcorp in Australia. Consideration of the speculation, skepticism and controversy toward the acquisition; Discussion of the possibility of a takeover with Southcorp's biggest individual shareholders and directors Bob and Sandy Oatley; Reliance of O'Hoy on creating a unique and valuable position in the Australian wine market.

Features Graeme John, managing director of Australia Post in Australia. Career background; History of the company and its 2003 financial performance; Management style; Statements of several executives regarding their respect and admiration for John. INSET: IN THE POST..

Reports on the business leadership of chief executive officers that help in the financial recovery of their corporations in Australia. Increase in the stock price of Computershare Ltd. under the management of Chris Morris; Improvement in the cashflow at Scott Group with the decision-making of founder and owner Allan Scott; Business benefits from the acquisition activities of CSL Ltd. under the leadership of Brian McNamee.

Focuses on Michael Chaney, chief executive of Wesfarmers Ltd. and BRW's Most Admired Business Leader. Career background; Personality; Chaney's view of the business world; Economic intelligence; Management skills; Management style; Achievements; Advice for other chief executive officers.

Focuses on the business performance of Australian telecommunications firm Telstra Corp. Ltd. in 2004, and the role of chief executive Ziggy Switkowski in the firm's growth. Company history; Stock value; Goal of achieving a four percent revenue growth by 2006; Stockholders' dismay over the value of the company's stocks. INSET: THE HOT SPOTS..

Presents the cautious and methodological approach of chief executive officer David Morgan to business for Westpac Banking Corp. in defending itself from various problems in Australia. Competition in the business banking division; Annual earnings growth of the business; Acquisition in the funds management business. INSETS: Earnings up, for most.;The next big thing..

Shares the views of Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Inc., on how Australia can remain competitive globally by refocusing its local technological industry. View that Australia should build technology-focused knowledge bases around its core strengths and focus on industries in which it has a natural competitive advantage like mining and agriculture; Perspective on Australia's attempts to compete in global industries such as life sciences and information technology.

Discusses the challenges facing John Stewart, chief executive of National Australia Bank. Task of unveiling the company's earning for the six months to March 31, 2003; Implications of future earnings; Bank's provision for bad and doubtful debts; Improvement of risk-management procedures; Treatment of mortgage broker commissions; Consideration of accounting changes that may affect capital position and profits; Future of the bank's operations in Great Britain.

Discusses the appointment of new chief executive officers (CEO) at Australia-based beer giants Lion Nathan and Foster's in 2004. Implications for the country's alcohol industry; Value of the beer market; Challenges facing the CEO; Business goals outlined by Lion Nathan; Price cuts; Downturn in wine industry; Multi-beverage strategy; Share prices; Sharing of manufacturing capacity.

Provides information on chief executive's package of shares, options and indirect shares at several mining firms in Australia. Kerry Harmanis of Jubilee Mines; Andrew Forrest of Siberia Mining Corp.; Keith Liddell of Sally Malay Mining.

Profiles the greatest chief executive officers in Australia. Backgrounds and attributes; Qualities that made the executives last in the business; Management style; Views about investment and economic cycles; Opinions about mergers and acquisitions; Corporate governance and shareholder focus of the officials; Earnings of the executives; Business philosophies.

Focuses on the fear of chief executive officers (CEO) loosing their jobs in Australia. Increase in the number of former CEO; Names of CEO that are in danger of loosing their jobs; Factors that affect the length of tenure of CEO.

Features the highest paid chief executive officers in Australia. News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch; Westfield Holdings' Frank Lowy; James Hardie Industries' Peter Macdonald; Telstra's Ziggy Switkowski; Qantas' Geoff Dixon; SingTel Optus' Chris Anderson. INSET: The charisma cult, by David James..

Reports the recognition of chief executive officers and business enterprises in the 'Most Admired Business Leaders and Companies' survey in Australia. Concentration of Michael Chaney of Wesfarmers Ltd. on long-term shareholder value; Corporate governance by Roger Corbett of Woolworths PLC; Commitment to the community and environment by Geoff Dixon of Qantas Airways Ltd.

Focuses on the career development of Richard Pratt, executive chairman of Visy industries in Australia. Interest in population growth and water conservation; Proposal in the concept of water bond; Appeal to the federal and state government.

Profiles Peter Smedley, chief executive officer of Mayne Nickless Ltd. in Australia. Responsibilities in the health care and logistics company after changing the name to Mayne Group; Role played in the acquisition of Australian Hospital Care and F.H. Faulding; Evolution of the business under the management of Smedley. INSETS: The mystery of Mayne.;High and mighty..

Focuses on the transition issues experience by former chief executive officers (CEO) in Australia. Decrease in the average tenure of chief executives; Approaches for an effective transition; Factors influencing dissatisfaction among CEO in post job.

Focuses on Australia-based companies' practice of hiring foreign-born chief executive officers as of May 11, 2001. Reasons for companies' hiring of foreign executives; Case of banking firm Westpac. INSET: LOCAL BOYS MAKE GOOD..

Focuses on how Australia-based former chief executive officers (CEO) cope with their separation from their companies and employers as of February 9, 2001. Rise in turnover rates among CEO in Australia; Names of CEO who have left or were dismissed from their companies. INSET: CAREER COUNSELLORS FIND PLENTY OF WORK..

Discusses the survey commissioned by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the 'BRW' magazine focusing on executives' most admired chief executive officers and companies in Australia as of October 20, 2000. Names of executives; Names of companies; Paul Anderson, chief executive officer of mining firm BHP. INSET: E IS FOR EVERYONE, OLD OR NEW..

Features Chris Tyler, chief executive officer of Australia-based financial software firm Solution 6. Career background; Tyler's involvement in several business failures; Tyler's legal problems; Focus on Tyler's personal finances; Failure of Tyler's software firm Lessonware Inc.

Presents the opinion of leading chief executives in Australia on the concept of change as related to the issues facing the business sector in the first decades of the 21st century. Views on globalization, the Internet and electronic commerce; Importance of talent as a resource in the future; Executives include David Clarke of Lend Lease; Paul Anderson of BHP; Rod Atfield of Mercantile Mutual Life.

Features Dennis Eck, chief executive of the Australian retail company Coles Myer Ltd. Turnaround of the company after Eck's takeover; Revitalization of the supermarket division; Attributing success to Eck's luck in timing or his entrepreneurial genius; Autonomy of managers to make decisions allowed by Eck; Eck's receptivity to new ideas; Cultural shift in Coles Myers. INSETS: `A huge amount of talent'.;I earned that $4 million, says Eck..