A Focus on Fundamentals

Hailed as one of Australia’s most admired and respected business leaders, Michael Chaney is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of one of Australia's most profitable companies, Michael is well qualified to discuss a focus on fundamentals as the key to success in the corporate world.

Wesfarmers has seen profitable expansion under Michael's leadership. In his 13 years as CEO the market value of Wesfarmers has increased from $1 billion to around $15 billion.

He is a strong advocate of corporate social responsibility in the involvement of business with the communities in which they operate, and is particularly well known for his support of the arts in Western Australia.