In Episode 58, “Follow Your Instincts”, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks to Trevor Rowe AO, previously Executive Chairman and currently a Senior Advisor of Rothschild & Co Australia. Prior thereto, he was at Citigroup Global Markets and held numerous senior positions within Salomon Brothers for over 23 years. He was previously Chairman of UGL Ltd, Resimac Group, Careers Australia Group, BrisConnections, Queensland BioCapital Fund Ltd, Gotalk Ltd, The World and the Queensland Investment Corporation. Trevor also served on the Boards of the Future Fund of Australia and the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd, and was a Member of the Australian Foreign Affairs Council during the Howard Government and the Australia-China High-Level Dialogue Forum. He was the Chancellor of Bond University from 2002 to 2009.

In a candid conversation, Trevor shares a number of fascinating stories, from his interactions with Presidents, Prime Ministers, global CEOs and entrepreneurial giants to his journey in forging a successful international career. He touches on the importance of education and understanding other perspectives in managing relationships, be it in brokering deals or balancing on the tightrope of geopolitics. Finally, Greg and Trevor cover the international state of affairs, the global economy and the new world.

Please note that this was recorded prior to the 2020 United States Presidential Election.

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