Jun 29, 2022
In this Best of Series episode, we hear from the aspirational Geoff Lloyd, former CEO of MLC Australia and Perpetual Limited, on being a guide not a guru, clarity and focus, and having curiosity in your life.
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We interviewed Geoff in early 2018 when he was the CEO of Perpetual Limited, a position he had held since 2012. Later that year he went on to become the CEO of MLC Australia, which was formerly a subsidiary of National Australia Bank and one of Australia’s largest wealth management companies.
Geoff joined Perpetual in August 2010 as a Group Executive tasked with leading the development and implementation of their growth strategy.
He was previously a General Manager at BT Financial Group following the Westpac Group merger with St.George Bank, and held many senior positions during his career, including Chief Legal Counsel.
Geoff was also the Chairman of the Financial Services Council and an Advisory board member of The Big Issue. He is now an investor both in Australia and abroad, and also the Chairman of The Fathering Project.
In this episode, you’re going to hear Geoff talk about:
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Lessons from an early career in the police force;
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What drives his ambition and using curiosity to create change;
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The hallmarks of his leadership, namely being a guide not a guru, and having courage and conviction; and
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Why complexity kills businesses, but can be avoided by creating clarity and focus.
Connecting with Geoff Lloyd
You can connect with Geoff via LinkedIn.
Books and resources
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Repeatability - by Chris Zook and James Allen
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The Founder’s Mentality - by Chris Zook and James Allen
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