Russell Cohen

Chief Executive of PEXA, a $3 billion company that processes the majority of property settlement transactions in Australia, with prior senior roles at Grab and experience building businesses across Asia.

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Nov 24, 2025 • 18min

PEXA’s CEO reveals the upside of ‘owning up to accountability’

Russell Cohen, CEO of PEXA, shares his insights from building businesses globally and discusses the universal fear of accountability. He emphasizes the value of candidness in leadership, arguing that embracing mistakes fosters a strong culture. Russell also reflects on pivotal career moments, including launching a SoftBank business in Japan and pivotal decisions during Grab's acquisition of Uber. He encourages open communication between leaders and their teams, and amusingly reveals that if he weren't a CEO, he'd pursue a career as a chef.

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