We're joined by Holly Kramer in a very rare public interview
appearance. Holly is an experienced non-executive Director and
Chief Executive. She is on the boards of leading companies such
as Woolworths, ANZ, Fonterra and more. Holly is the former CEO of
Best & Less and has more than 25 years’ experience in general
management, marketing and sales, including roles at the Ford
Motor Company (in the US and Australia), Telstra Corporation and
Pacific Brands. She was born in Billings, Montana in the US and
currently lives in the southern highlands, just outside Sydney in
Australia.
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Learn about Holly’s sunrise in Billings, Montana with a deep
connection to nature, and the influences of her parents -- her
dad a doctor and mum having scholarships to Ivy League schools
but giving that up to be a stay at home mum to Holly and her
brother.
In this candid conversation, we cover Holly’s relationship with
money growing up, the fascinating story behind her move to
Australia post university and the link with the Ford Motor
Company, how she met her husband, Transition from the car
industry at Ford to telecommunications at Telstra as marketing
director (+ working for previous guest Daniel Petre in between
those roles).
Particular areas that stand out include:
Learnings from a former prominent public company CEO and
recollecting fascinating stories of dealing with conflict
How Holly learnt the importance of understanding people,
building relationships, having open communication.
Leaving Telstra to join Best & Less when it was
struggling, and why she wanted to manage a P&L and a business
end to end, rather than just a function
The incredible role numerous mentors have played in opening
doors for her career moves, often in sectors that she is new to
Reflecting back on 2012 and setting up foundations for a
successful board career since which has included AMP, Australia
Post, Woolworths, ANZ, and more
The desire to build a family
Rare inside view of how boards operate — aspects that a lot
of you may not know about
Whether she has built more courage as she has become more
senior in her career.
And why the most challenging experience she had was my time
on the AMP board.
And her current focus on helping companies with their climate
and sustainability strategy and why that’s important.
It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!
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