Opening up

We talk to the owners of WA’s top private companies.

In this series

Special Reports 18 Mar 2010

Patience at a premium as private players outperform many public businesses

Big private businesses have generally withstood the shock of the GFC.

Special Reports 18 Mar 2010

Be it business or succession, Perron sticks to plan

Perron Group chairman Stan Perron is a survivor, having ridden out the tough times and prospered in the good over several decades. Examining his business philosophy reveals the art of wealth preservation ... starting with an early shift into property.