Like a bossBY KANIKA SOOD  David Orford made his fortune with his financial software company Financial Synergy which reaped him $73 million when it sold about three years ago. He spoke to Kanika Sood about how he approaches investing in his personal life, philanthropy and his next adventure.
 Out with the oldVenture capitalist Mark Carnegie was born into a wealthy and successful family and is attune to his exceptional privilege. Here he shares with Elizabeth ...  Art and moneyTim Olsen opens up on his sense for business and his investments, something he is at times reticent to discuss given the complex relationship between ...  The wellness millionaireRadek Sali joined the ranks of Australia's wealthiest when his former company Swisse Wellness was acquired. The family office investor talks to Kanika ...  Legacy with a viewWhat can the next generation learn from a not-so-smooth succession? Anthea Hammon shares the journey of her family, who owns Scenic World in the Blue ...  Paddock to Pitt StreetRobert Millner exercises immense influence in corporate Australia as the chair of Washington H. Soul Pattinson. He speaks to Kanika Sood about what's ...  Risky businessCrestone Wealth Management chief executive Mike Chisholm speaks to Kanika Sood about the value of identifying your clientele early, the power of the adviser ...  Bringing it homeKumar Palghat made his millions as a star fund manager, first at PIMCO and then at his Sydney boutique Kapstream Capital. Nearly a year after announcing ...  Fortunate, not luckyTabitha Lovett is a former lawyer and grant maker whom billionaires Marc and Eva Besen trust to oversee their family's philanthropic foundation. She spoke ...  Revolving doorsIt's been two decades since Stephen Hiscock co-founded an equities boutique in Melbourne. A shift in client base and investment philosophy over the years ...  The long gameThe Macquarie Group Foundation is set to give out the largest philanthropic award in its history. Its global head Lisa George spoke to FS Private Wealth ... |
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Generation next
JAMES GOWING
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOWING BROS LTD
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOWING BROS LTD
To sustain a successful multi-generational business and legacy requires investment acumen grounded in strong family values. As part of the rising generation at Gowing Bros, executive director of finance James Gowing is helping position the 158-year-old company for the future. Karren Vergara writes.
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