I Want to Do Something That Scares Me | Cynthia Scott

In Episode 155 of the No Limitations podcast, I Want to Do Something That Scares Me, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Cynthia Scott, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Zip Co Ltd. In a spirited and insightful discussion, Cynthia offers a discerning perspective on how recent economic disruptions, though daunting, create significant growth opportunities for those daring enough to seize them. Reflecting on personal experience, Cynthia shares the defining challenges she faced as CEO at Zip Co, which were instrumental in reshaping her approach to leadership and the transformation of the company itself. She also outlines the enormous opportunities for Zip Co and its positive trajectory in American and local markets and retraces the pivotal moments that influenced her professional journey, closing with a powerful message on personal setbacks, the naysayers, and the greatest opportunities in disguise. Prior to Zip Co, Cynthia was the Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Scentre Group Ltd and also held several senior executive roles at Telstra Group Ltd, including Group Executive for the New Business portfolio. Cynthia also spent 20 years across multiple investment banks, including UBS, Merrill Lynch International, Westpac Institutional Bank and lastly Barclays, where she served as the Regional Head of Debt Capital Markets in Hong Kong and CEO of Australia and New Zealand. Cynthia is currently a Non-Executive Director at Uniti Group and was previously Chair of Foxtel Group, Telstra Ventures (now Titanium Ventures) and Chinese technology company Autohome Inc. She is also a member of the Adara Panel and Chief Executive Women and previously served on the Board of Room to Read. From 2020 to 2021, Cynthia was a Principal at Monaro Advisory Partners, where she provided strategic and operational advice to both Board and leadership teams. Please note this episode was recorded on 14 May 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.