Westside Stories Podcast - Anthony Boyd - CEO - Sydney Markets - ep007

In Episode 007 of The Westside Stories Podcast: Beyond the CBD, Sean Johnston sits down with Anthony Boyd, CEO of Sydney Markets, for a conversation about leadership, major precincts, career progression and the future of Western Sydney. Anthony brings significant executive experience to the role, having spent more than two decades with Frasers Property, including senior leadership roles across finance, development, executive management and group operations. In this episode, Anthony reflects on the career lessons that shaped his path, from moving beyond technical finance roles into broader general management, to learning how to lead when you are no longer the subject matter expert in the room. Sean and Anthony also discuss Sydney Markets, one of the city’s most important food and logistics precincts. From its move from Haymarket to Flemington, through to the next phase of technology, AI, digital tools, site efficiency, customer experience and changing supply chain needs, Anthony shares a thoughtful view on what it takes to lead a complex organisation with many moving parts. The episode also explores Western Sydney’s growth, including infrastructure investment, the new airport, population growth, job creation and the opportunity to keep building stronger connections between where people live, work and do business. This episode covers: • Anthony’s leadership journey through Frasers Property and Sydney Markets • The shift from finance specialist to broader executive leadership • Why career progression does not always move in a straight line • Leading when you are not the technical expert • Lessons from rugby, performance and team environments • Sydney Markets’ role in fresh produce, logistics and the NSW economy • How technology, AI and digital tools may shape the future of the markets • Western Sydney’s scale, momentum and future opportunity A practical and insightful conversation about leadership, property, logistics, fresh produce and one of Sydney’s most important economic regions.