Books To The Boardroom

by Sumith Dissanayake

Are you interested in how Australia’s best leaders grew into the professionals they are today? The journey from University (Books) to Leadership positions (Boardroom) can take many different forms. Listen in as we interview CEO’s, CFO’s, and Executives, on how they ascended to leadership positions, made critical career choices, and overcame adversity throughout their career. The Books To The Boardroom podcast is co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake, a CFO turned Business Owner based in Brisbane, Australia, who is fascinated by all things leadership and career development.

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An Unconventional Path to CFO: Scott Drummond's Story

Most CFOs don't start their careers directing Shakespeare. Scott Drummond did. Now CFO at REIQ, Scott sits down with Sumith to unpack his unusual jour...

29m

•Oct 22, 2025

Rebecca He: The Modern CFO's Journey – AI, Transformation, and Beyond

In this episode, host Sumith talks with Rebecca He, founder of RHCFO Consulting in Brisbane. Rebecca shares her unique journey from door-to-door sales...

31m

•Sep 13, 2025

Journey from BP to CFO with Andrew Edwards

In this episode, Books to the Boardroom had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Edwards, CFO at Perfection Fresh Australia, who shared his remarkable...

34m

•Jul 5, 2025

From Submariner to CFO: A Journey of Leadership and Operational Excellence

"Understanding the problem puts you 50% of the way to addressing it."In this episode of Books of the Boardroom, Season Three of the CFO Catalyst Podca...

27m

•Jun 29, 2025

Navigating Finance and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Andre Luchesi

In this episode of 'Books of the Boardroom' podcast, Sumith chats with Andre Luchesi, Group CFO at Westpork and DBC in Western Australia. Andre's got ...

29m

•Jun 23, 2025

Strategic Financial Leadership: Winston Abeyeratne on Succeeding Down Under

In this episode of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith welcomes Winston Abeyeratne, CFO at Conference Group in South Australia. Winston shares his i...

31m

•Jun 8, 2025