Being in charge of one of Australia’s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay’s plan.

But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: “Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.”

In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it’s not just protein he's focussed on.

This podcast was sponsored by Vanta.

Being in charge of one of Australia&rsquo;s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay&rsquo;s plan.
But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: &ldquo;Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.&rdquo;
In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it&rsquo;s not just protein he's focussed on.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="http://vanta.com/boss">Vanta</a>.

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country.

Each week AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.

For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss. 

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country.
Each week AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.
For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss.

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15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country. 

Each week, AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.

For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss. 

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country. 
Each week, AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.
For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss.

Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.

Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.

On this week's episode, the top executive tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.
Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.
On this week's episode, the top executive tells <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.

Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine

Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.

From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.

And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: “Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding – it might make you crash.”

On this week’s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to explain how the “sleep test” helps him make tough decisions.

Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.
From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.
And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: &ldquo;Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding &ndash; it might make you crash.&rdquo;
On this week&rsquo;s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten to explain how the &ldquo;sleep test&rdquo; helps him make tough decisions.

Why the CEO of BMW Australia wants you to take a ‘sleep test’

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".

Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo&rsquo;s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".
Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.

Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein

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