The Interview Australia

Steve Wilson AM - Wilvest Family Office

Steven Wilson AM has spent a lifetime helping shape Queensland business, finance and civic life. Born in Brisbane, Steven studied Commerce and Law at the University of Queensland before beginning his career across law, accounting and financial markets, including formative experience in London with Cazenove. After returning to Queensland in the mid-1980s, Steven joined Wilsons and went on to play a defining role in its evolution from a respected Brisbane stockbroking firm into a broader financial services group with national reach. He later played key roles in the establishment and growth of Hyperion Asset Management and Pinnacle Investment Management — two significant Australian funds management businesses — while also contributing extensively to public and civic life through roles across South Bank Corporation, Telstra, Tourism Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Racing Queensland and the Committee for Brisbane. In this in-depth conversation, Steven reflects on family legacy, early responsibility, leadership through crisis, the evolution of Wilsons, building enduring institutions, backing talented people, Brisbane’s growth, public service, philanthropy and the lessons learned from a lifetime around markets, business and civic leadership. Founder & Host | Rob Langton The Interview | Australia’s flagship business program. Proudly produced & distributed exclusively: Ready Media Group. #richlist #ausbiz #wilvest #fundsmanagement #stockbroking

Geoff Wilson AO - Wilson Asset Management

Geoff Wilson AO is one of Australia’s most influential investors, fund managers and advocates for retail shareholders.Founder of Wilson Asset Management, Geoff has spent more than four decades in markets — from his early years at Scottish Amicable and broking through the 1987 crash, to launching Wilson Asset Management in 1997 and building one of Australia’s most recognised listed investment company platforms.In this landmark conversation, Geoff reflects on his unconventional path from Glen Iris, St Kevin’s and La Trobe University into finance; the lessons that shaped his investment philosophy; what makes for enduring excellence in funds management; and why temperament, trust and discipline matter as much as intelligence.We also explore his advocacy for retail investors, Australia’s competitiveness, the major investment themes ahead, the rise of AI in funds management, and the creation of Future Generation — the philanthropic investment model that has now donated more than $100 million to young Australians and their communities.A rare and deeply considered conversation with Geoff Wilson AO on markets, leadership, purpose and legacy.The Interview Australia — Australia’s flagship business program.Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with Australia’s leading founders, investors, business builders and industry pioneers. #ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #billionaire #geoffwilson #theinterviewaustralia #fundsmanagement

Craig Carracher AM - The Living Company

Craig Carracher AM is one of the most influential figures in Australian property, investment and purpose-built accommodation. As co-founder of Scape Australia and The Living Company, Craig has helped build one of the country’s most significant residential living platforms — spanning student accommodation, build-to-rent, affordable housing and retirement living. But the story begins well before Scape. From his early career in law, to working inside Consolidated Press Holdings, to identifying the opportunity in student accommodation before it became an institutional asset class in Australia, Craig’s journey is one of conviction, timing, capital, partnership and long-term thinking. In this episode of The Interview Australia, Craig Carracher AM sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on the making of Scape, the rise of purpose-built student accommodation, the future of housing in Australia, the role of institutional capital, and what it takes to build a platform of genuine scale. This is a conversation about entrepreneurship, judgement, risk, resilience, and the discipline required to see an opportunity before the market fully understands it. The Interview AustraliaAustralia’s flagship business interview program.Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with Australia’s leading founders, investors, business builders and industry pioneers.Founder & Host: Rob LangtonProudly produced & distributed exclusively: Ready Media Group.More about The Living Company - https://thelivingcompany.com.au/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDUtdWRtbWI4U051R0tPcTJqcDdIVGtBVDRyQXxBQ3Jtc0tudjdNWWdualdnd2ctaVR6MUh3Z296VDFGRmZQUjVuY21qQkw5QzJFWDBteGI3LU1MNVE2a2FLNF9ucTNtLXlvRU1SWXNXN2NSZ3ROMklQeGJmUUs5eDM4U2lzRWdzbHlibGl6NzZsR0Yxa2czMnVoUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthelivingcompany.com.au%2F&v=3IPDXGfcKpY]More about Scape - https://www.scape.com.au/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpQclI3LWgyQ2JZbjhybjBpZGp3MUhhTmFsd3xBQ3Jtc0tsWVpCU1dTSzczQkhmTTk3bmFzeXR5MFlvXzdMMVc4ZGV1SkliVDk0ZU5LbmF1aHRWak9OMjlIVUhOMlNZZGoyTVNROGZhXzBIS2xZOFUza3RBenplQVZtUFZCMHAzcEhNeXdDbFRmRGM3Wlo5dG5wSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scape.com.au%2F&v=3IPDXGfcKpY]Further information on Ready Media - https://readymedia.com.au/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTlfQWs2Y2lneGpfdDl5LVRiYkVhZ3QybTYtd3xBQ3Jtc0trR2JDMzFPeF9HekJYUWdQQ2xaYUJNTXMzaDFvZFBuR0ZnRnoxQ2hZS0JOLWQ0X0RlYjJJbG1CU1RENDBiZ2NOT1N3d1lrb1g3dkNnS01Rb3l2Y3ozTkVybWlZcDR4ZFVWeWNCWWpCU2V0cnZraXNLaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Freadymedia.com.au%2F&v=3IPDXGfcKpY]

Kerr Neilson - Argyle Family Office

Self-made billionaire Kerr Neilson is widely regarded as one of the most significant — and original — investors Australia has ever produced.  A contrarian thinker with a global perspective, he built not only immense personal wealth, but a legacy that reshaped the culture of investing in Australia. Born in Johannesburg in 1949, Neilson bought his first shares as a teenager, developing an early fascination with markets and the psychology that drives them. He studied commerce at the University of Cape Town before moving to London, where he learned his craft amid the inflation shocks, political turmoil, and market volatility of the 1970s. Those formative years exposed him to uncertainty early — and taught him that opportunity often appears when others are fearful. In 1983, he moved to Australia, where he would eventually leave an indelible mark on the nation’s financial landscape. A decade later, he co-founded Platinum Investment Management, a firm that challenged conventional wisdom and introduced generations of Australian investors to the power of global investing, independent research, and long-term thinking. Under his leadership, Platinum became one of the country’s most respected investment houses. But the story of Kerr Neilson is not simply one of performance, rankings, or fortune. It is a story of temperament. Of independence of mind. Of scepticism toward the crowd and a lifelong belief that price and value are rarely the same thing. While others chased momentum, Neilson searched for mispricing. While markets grew euphoric, he remained measured. While consensus became comfortable, he looked elsewhere. His philosophy was rooted in patience, discipline, and emotional control — qualities far rarer than intelligence in the world of investing. He understood that markets move in cycles, that fear and greed repeat endlessly, and that great opportunities often require the courage to look wrong before eventually being proven right. Across five decades, he has navigated crashes, bubbles, recessions, booms, and profound structural change. Through it all, he built a reputation for thoughtful judgement, calm under pressure, and the quiet courage to stand apart when it matters most. Kerr Neilson’s career is more than a financial success story. It is a masterclass in rational thinking, long-term conviction, and the enduring rewards of seeing the world differently. The Interview Australia: Australia's most watched business series. Founder & Host: Rob Langton Proudly produced & distributed exclusively by: Ready Media Group More about Argyle Family Office: https://argylefund.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRLTUVocEF5eWJoRUg2TGZsM0pQOHBiSlRQd3xBQ3Jtc0ttRG9nTHBKTkZKeFlaMnRVSTRDNDl3YzJKSjNWa0w0RWMyZzFWRHl6LTByTjM1S2JjV0ZkNFRCUEE1VG1xVUN2UmEzVGNXNjJlZFVKUHN5V0lhS0FOV0NCY3hUcW1hTXV3N0NRVm9tQTVsT1BJdmJiaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fargylefund.com%2F&v=N7to14YK-k4] Find out about Platinum Asset Management: https://www.platinum.com.au/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXNXZ1FXSFdYYldHNjJRdXB5Tlgwc3RvZnBDQXxBQ3Jtc0trd0dsclVLZ1dCdFh0TGpDTXRGcm54MkI3TGl5ekowb3ozcDZWYkxnaGhJREUxWndxMEZVV0RfQVdkVFk0ZmZnSHMzQnpiZVhZWDQ4VEVuU3Y4bUd2RmppS0VDdC1nOEMyMEFpeDM2a2hIQlZQazRBSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.platinum.com.au%2F&v=N7to14YK-k4] Learn about Ready Media Group: https://readymedia.com.au/ #billionaire [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/billionaire] #billionaireinterview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/billionaireinterview] #billionairemindset [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/billionairemindset] #ausbiz [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ausbiz] #businessinterview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessinterview] #businessaustralia [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessaustralia] #fundsmanagement [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fundsmanagement] #stockbroking [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stockbroking] #entrepreneurship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship] #investing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investing] #business [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/business] #richlist [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/richlist] #platinumassetmanagement [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/platinumassetmanagement] #argyle [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/argyle] #kerrneilson [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kerrneilson]

Sam Kennard - Kennards Self Storage

In this rare & exclusive profile, we go inside the world of multi-billionaire Sam Kennard, the man behind one of Australia’s largest & most enduring self storage empires. At 21, Sam stepped into a modest family business with just eight centres. By 24, he was running it. Three decades later, that business spans 125+ facilities across Australia & New Zealand, managing tens of thousands of units and a $3 billion+ real estate portfolio. In this conversation, Sam reveals: - The origins and legacy of the Kennard family - His upbringing and early immersion in business - How Kennards Self Storage evolved over three decades into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise - The operational discipline and long-term thinking that fuelled growth - The risks, setbacks, and failures that defined both him & the business - Key lessons in leadership, legacy, and building a company built to last This is more than just a business story — it’s a masterclass in strategy, resilience, and thinking long-term. Listen now to discover what it really takes to build a lasting empire. Founder & Host: Rob Langton Proudly produced & distributed exclusively: Ready Media Group. More about Kennards Self Storage: www.kss.com.au [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kss.com.au&token=5a339a-1-1775150486802] Learn more about Ready Media Group: www.readymedia.com.au [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.readymedia.com.au&token=5bcf15-1-1775150486802] #samkennard [https://soundcloud.com/tags/samkennard] #selfstorage [https://soundcloud.com/tags/selfstorage] #ausbiz [https://soundcloud.com/tags/ausbiz] #businessnews [https://soundcloud.com/tags/businessnews] #richlist [https://soundcloud.com/tags/richlist] #billionaireinterview [https://soundcloud.com/tags/billionaireinterview] #billionairemindset [https://soundcloud.com/tags/billionairemindset]