As market volatility intensifies and algorithmic trading plays a larger role in price discovery, boards are rethinking how they communicate with investors. Even minor earnings misses can trigger sharp share price reactions, prompting directors to take a more measured approach to guidance and disclosures. Increasingly, investors are seeking evidence of disciplined governance, thoughtful capital allocation and a credible response to technological change - particularly around AI.

Speaking ahead of the AFR Business Summit, David Baxby noted that while the focus is often on listed markets, the underlying imperative applies broadly: companies must balance transparency with realism, and short-term market expectations with long-term strategic positioning.

RediMed, backed by Coogee Capital, is transforming workplace injury care with national expansion, innovative rehab services, and in-house medical expertise.

Damon Kitney, The Australian Business Review, profiles David Baxby’s ascent from humble beginnings under the nurturing guidance of his mother to achieving prominence in the global business arena, highlighting how his foundational experiences influenced his leadership and values.