Q+A: Inside Guzman y Gomez: CEO Steven Marks on growth, margins and the US gamble

Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.  Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a “generational” fast food brand. Marks discuss…

Q+A: The AI lesson that surprised Telstra CEO Vicki Brady

Artificial intelligence is transforming business - but the biggest lessons aren’t always what companies expect. Sean Aylmer speaks with Telstra CEO Vicki Brady about how one of Australia’s largest companies is rolling out AI across its operations. They discuss the moment when Telstra’s early AI e…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 27 Apr 2026

This week we get the all-important March quarter inflation figures. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect in an environment of rising inflation, slowing economic growth, profit downgrades in corporate Australia and the looming risk of stagflation. Join…

Q+A: 3 million Australians to be trained: the push to make AI inclusive

Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming businesses. It’s reshaping schools, charities and entire communities. Sean Aylmer is joined in the studio by Justin Spelhaug, President of Microsoft Elevate, to look at how AI is being rolled out beyond the corporate world: from training three millio…

Q+A: A new market regime? What investors need to understand

Markets are volatile, from Middle East tensions and high oil prices to inflation, tariffs and slowing growth. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about how experienced investors cut through the noise - and why today’s environment may signal …

Q+A: Apple after Tim Cook: can the next CEO deliver in the AI era?

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-time insider John Ternus takes over, with AI, hardware innovation and global competition shaping the next phase. Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert…

Q+A: The AI breakthroughs exciting Microsoft’s Australia boss

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype, and starting to deliver real-world results. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, about the AI breakthroughs that are improving outcomes for businesses and organisations. From accelerating cancer resea…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 20 April 2026

What to make of last week's dismal business confidence and consumer sentiment figures, what the labour figures tell us about the RBA's next interest rate move, and a closer look at the Aussie dollar's strong run. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas. Join our free daily newsle…

Five Questions: Have we made travel worse - even as it’s gotten easier?

Have we made travel easier... but somehow worse? From seat space and in-flight Wi-Fi to queues, convenience and expectations, Michael quizzes Sean and Adam on what really makes a good trip today. Does experience still matter more than efficiency? Do airline and hotel brands still influence decisio…

Q+A: $2bn pipeline: how Aussie businesses can win work in the Pacific

There’s a $US2 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Pacific - and up to $14 billion more behind it - but many Australian businesses aren’t taking advantage. Sean Aylmer speaks with Austrade’s Trade Commissioner for the Pacific, Tim Houghton, about why the opportunity exists, what…