One of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe’s proudest moments was getting Chinese consumers to drink Coca-Cola – and lots of it.

Earlier in her career, Sahasrabuddhe, now the chief executive of brewing giant Lion, was asked to go to China in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics and take on the competition, Pepsi.

Sahasrabuddhe’s stint was a success, but there were also failures. The experience led the chief executive to adopt a strategy she says the tech industry has mastered.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the boss of Australia’s second biggest brewing company to find out how past mistakes have shaped future wins.

One of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe&rsquo;s proudest moments was getting Chinese consumers to drink Coca-Cola &ndash; and lots of it.
Earlier in her career, Sahasrabuddhe, now the chief executive of brewing giant Lion, was asked to go to China in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics and take on the competition, Pepsi.
Sahasrabuddhe&rsquo;s stint was a success, but there were also failures. The experience led the chief executive to adopt a strategy she says the tech industry has mastered.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the boss of Australia&rsquo;s second biggest brewing company to find out how past mistakes have shaped future wins.

What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald are all about the federal budget – the big messages, the big numbers, the big risks and the hidden stories.

In this bumper episode, they'll discuss whether this budget really was aspirational or just a cheap attempt to win votes. 

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com.

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ.

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald are all about the federal budget &ndash; the big messages, the big numbers, the big risks and the hidden stories.
In this bumper episode, they'll discuss whether this budget really was aspirational or just a cheap attempt to win votes.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>.

Big taxing budget has no growth story, Coles pants pulled ‘Down Down’ & CSL shocker

Jessica Gardner on why Xi Jinping is the quiet winner from the war, how much the conflict has cost Donald Trump and what it means for the midterm elections and the rest of his presidency.

This podcast is sponsored by Westpac

Further reading:
MAGA still supports war strongman Trump. But that’s not enough
On the streets of Miami and Palm Beach, havens for Donald Trump supporters, the president’s war in Iran gets unswerving trust – or at least the benefit of the doubt.

Off the reins: Xi, Trump set for summit with a difference
Neither leader needs any more drama than they already have, so they will instead seek an easy path to stability in the world’s most important bilateral relationship.

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’
The US president accused Tehran of reneging on a promise to drop its nuclear ambitions as part of a deal to end the war, which threatens his meeting with Xi Jinping.

Jessica Gardner on why Xi Jinping is the quiet winner from the war, how much the conflict has cost Donald Trump and what it means for the midterm elections and the rest of his presidency.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/">Westpac</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/maga-still-supports-war-strong-man-trump-but-that-s-not-enough-20260418-p5zoz1?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">MAGA still supports war strongman Trump. But that&rsquo;s not enough</a> On the streets of Miami and Palm Beach, havens for Donald Trump supporters, the president&rsquo;s war in Iran gets unswerving trust &ndash; or at least the benefit of the doubt.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/off-the-reins-distracted-xi-trump-set-for-summit-with-a-difference-20260509-p5zv8i?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Off the reins: Xi, Trump set for summit with a difference</a> Neither leader needs any more drama than they already have, so they will instead seek an easy path to stability in the world&rsquo;s most important bilateral relationship.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-us-iran-ceasefire-on-massive-life-support-20260512-p5zvu7?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Trump says US-Iran ceasefire on &lsquo;massive life support&rsquo;</a> The US president accused Tehran of reneging on a promise to drop its nuclear ambitions as part of a deal to end the war, which threatens his meeting with Xi Jinping.

How much is the Iran war costing Donald Trump?

Mary Wooldridge, the outgoing chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s. 

While her time at Kerry Packer's company, Consolidated Press Holdings, taught her some invaluable skills, Wooldridge found it unmotivating.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out why the former politician traded a Packer deal-making role for public policy.

Mary Wooldridge, the outgoing chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s.&nbsp;
While her time at Kerry Packer's company, Consolidated Press Holdings, taught her some invaluable skills, Wooldridge found it unmotivating.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out why the former politician traded a Packer deal-making role for public policy.

What this executive learnt from working for Kerry Packer

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald unpack another rate rise including what Michele Bullock said about the next six months, theye take you inside the room at the biggest meeting of Australian companies and investors, and they preview the federal budget out next week

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald unpack another rate rise including what Michele Bullock said about the next six months, theye take you inside the room at the biggest meeting of Australian companies and investors, and they preview the federal budget out next week
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>

RBA's ugly message for households, inside Australia's biggest investment event & Macquarie's pay lessons

Phillip Coorey on the first year of the Albanese’s government’s second term, what’s happening with property taxes and how the biggest loser in the budget will be Gen X.

This podcast is sponsored by Westpac

Further reading:
Prime minister arrests popularity decline, One Nation plateaus: poll
Anthony Albanese’s handling of the petrol crisis has improved his personal ratings and is helping to prop up Labor’s vote.
Anthony Albanese sees the populist writing on the wall
As Labor prepares for a Hastie-led opposition, the PM is ready to break promises so Labor can court younger voters and save it from the parties of grievance
CGT change to tax existing investments based on length of ownership
The Albanese government plans to transition investors to a new capital gains tax regime through a hybrid grandfathering system.

Phillip Coorey on the first year of the Albanese&rsquo;s government&rsquo;s second term, what&rsquo;s happening with property taxes and how the biggest loser in the budget will be Gen X.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/">Westpac</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/pm-arrests-popularity-decline-one-nation-plateaus-poll-20260501-p5zsuy?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Prime minister arrests popularity decline, One Nation plateaus: poll</a> Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s handling of the petrol crisis has improved his personal ratings and is helping to prop up Labor&rsquo;s vote. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/albanese-reveals-his-plan-to-fend-off-one-nation-20260427-p5zrbs?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Anthony Albanese sees the populist writing on the wall</a> As Labor prepares for a Hastie-led opposition, the PM is ready to break promises so Labor can court younger voters and save it from the parties of grievance <a href="https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/cgt-change-to-tax-existing-investments-based-on-length-of-ownership-20260503-p5zt9x?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">CGT change to tax existing investments based on length of ownership</a> The Albanese government plans to transition investors to a new capital gains tax regime through a hybrid grandfathering system.

Generation X? The federal budget is coming for you

When Allison Rossiter was offered a dream job, she had just one hesitation: she was terrified of public speaking.

But not wanting to walk away from the opportunity, the budding executive asked for a public speaking coach.

On this week’s episode, the president for Novartis in Australia and New Zealand tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new coach, a hypnotist and a Hollywood movie helped her tackle one of her biggest fears.

When Allison Rossiter was offered a dream job, she had just one hesitation: she was terrified of public speaking.
But not wanting to walk away from the opportunity, the budding executive asked for a public speaking coach.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, the president for Novartis in Australia and New Zealand tells <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten how a new coach, a hypnotist and a Hollywood movie helped her tackle one of her biggest fears.

This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald explain why the AI train is now an unstoppable force, they take a look at what’s wrong with the poor old ASX and preview the RBA governor Michele Bullock’s big interest rates call. 

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald explain why the AI train is now an unstoppable force, they take a look at what&rsquo;s wrong with the poor old ASX and preview the RBA governor Michele Bullock&rsquo;s big interest rates call.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>

Why the AI train is suddenly unstoppable, a painful week for the ASX and the RBA's wicked problem

This week, Jesinta Burton and Tom Rabe on the landmark ruling, who won, who lost and why this is just one part of a complex web of legal battles over Gina Rinehart’s fortune.

This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy

Further reading:
The sins of the father: Gina Rinehart’s bitter victory
The legal war between the billionaire and her children mirrors the secrecy and power struggles she once faced with the late Lang Hancock.
Battle of the titans gives Pilbara’s quiet achiever his due
Don Rhodes was the man to whom Lang Hancock turned to identify a rich iron ore deposit. Fifty years and a huge court case later, his company is in for a big royalty win.
Rinehart and Rio Tinto to pay, but mining saga cost yet to be revealed
A landmark ruling has found Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting owes the heirs of her father’s former partner millions in royalties on one of the Pilbara’s most valuable iron ore assets.

This week, Jesinta Burton and Tom Rabe on the landmark ruling, who won, who lost and why this is just one part of a complex web of legal battles over Gina Rinehart&rsquo;s fortune.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.woodside.com/who-we-are?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19236083177&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApAgpoUY9mniozX45G51epawaefJ8&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHCD566vlhh39EEhLaTlb_6HwlTO3T1F04JXFnSdVzfurNzX3B4s9uBoCiMIQAvD_BwE">Woodside Energy</a> Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/the-sins-of-the-father-gina-rinehart-s-bitter-victory-20260417-p5zoow?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The sins of the father: Gina Rinehart&rsquo;s bitter victory</a> The legal war between the billionaire and her children mirrors the secrecy and power struggles she once faced with the late Lang Hancock. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/battle-of-the-titans-gives-pilbara-s-quiet-achiever-his-due-20260416-p5zogl?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Battle of the titans gives Pilbara&rsquo;s quiet achiever his due</a> Don Rhodes was the man to whom Lang Hancock turned to identify a rich iron ore deposit. Fifty years and a huge court case later, his company is in for a big royalty win. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/rinehart-to-pay-royalty-bonanza-to-rival-in-battle-of-mining-dynasties-20260415-p5znzs?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Rinehart and Rio Tinto to pay, but mining saga cost yet to be revealed</a> A landmark ruling has found Gina Rinehart&rsquo;s Hancock Prospecting owes the heirs of her father&rsquo;s former partner millions in royalties on one of the Pilbara&rsquo;s most valuable iron ore assets.

The fight over Gina Rinehart's fortune

For any arts production, reviews are a crucial metric of success. But for Brett Sheehy, what the critics have to say means very little.

For him, it’s all about the audience.

On this week’s episode, Vivid Sydney's festival director tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how he's determined his own way of measuring success.

For any arts production, reviews are a crucial metric of success. But for Brett Sheehy, what the critics have to say means very little.
For him, it&rsquo;s all about the audience.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, Vivid Sydney's festival director tells <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten how he's determined his own way of measuring success.

Why Vivid’s festival director won’t be reading any reviews

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