Bumps on the Road | Alf Ianniello

Bumps on the Road | Alf Ianniello

From No Limitations by Blenheim Partners

October 8, 2025 · 1h 23m · Episode 159

About this episode

Alf Ianniello discusses the importance of investing in research and development for Australian businesses to gain a competitive edge globally.

In Episode 159 of the No Limitations podcast  Bumps on the Road , Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks to Alf Ianniello, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Codan Ltd. In an earnest discussion, Alf contends that Australian businesses must invest more in research and development to deliver world-class intellectual property, which can be commercialised, manufactured and scaled at pace, and lead to a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Today, Alf is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Codan Ltd, a role he stepped into in January 2022. With more than three decades of global leadership across packaging, defence, and automotive industries, Alf has a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and cultural transformation. Before Codan Ltd, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Detmold Group for fourteen years, where he successfully expanded the business across existing and new markets, and positioned the company as a global leader in sustainable packaging. Known for his ability to leverage innovation and foster organisational excellence, Alf now leads Codan Ltd’s global expansion strategy, building on the…

People in this episode

Host: Gregory Robinson

Guest: Alf Ianniello

Topics covered

  • business
  • leadership
  • innovation
  • sustainability
  • research and development

Keywords

  • Codan Ltd
  • Detmold Group
  • global expansion
  • sustainable packaging

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Codan Ltd, Detmold Group

Books & works: Bumps on the Road

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