Ride Along with CEO: Peter Freedman's Car Journey
Hangin' with the Billion-Dollar Big Cheese, Peter Freedman of RØDE, Bares All in a Chat with Forbes Australia's Sarah O'Carroll
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Mornin' Chow:
Steak and eggs or chicken.
It's a Wrap:
Sashimi.
Bedtime:
Crawlin' to dreamland around 2am.
Fave Eatery Down Under:
Margaret in Double Bay is where it's at.
World's Best Restaurant:
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire, UK. This place sets the bar high with top-notch nosh and impeccable service.
Favored Tipple:
Absolut Vodka Martini shaken, not stirred—with a twist.
Ideal Saturday Night:
Netflix and New Tech at home.
Dream Dinner Party:
My mom, dad, and grandpa David—just a dream, sadly!
Sweet Escape in Aussieland:
Potts Point, baby!
Ride of My Life:
Rolls Royce Spectre. Hot wheels, indeed!
Best Road Trip:
The Great Ocean Road...on my 1974 Green-Frame Ducati 750 SS.
Preferred Air Carrier:
Freedman Air or Emirates A380 First Class—Flyin' high!
Fave City on the Planet:
Sydney—My hometown rocks!
Travel Destination:
England—Got to love the Motherland.
Vacation Paradise:
Laucala Island Fiji.
Swankiest Hotel:
Claridge's Mayfair, London. The crème de la crème of hotels.
Fav Artist:
Tom Roberts.
Design Mastermind:
Marc Newson.
Creative Spark:
Tony Fadell.
Artistic Fave:
The Suiter by Charles Blackman.
Architectural Marvel:
Jenner House, Potts Point.
Scenic Spot:
Potts Point—The most beautiful place in the world, in my eyes.
Gift Guide:
Handwritten letters filled with love and affection. A heartfelt gem for the holidays.
Perfume Pick:
Creed Millesime Imperial for the dudes, Astier de Villatte - Le Dieu Blue for the ladies.
Extravagant Purchase:
My Supermarine Spitfire MKVI (TE-184)—One of the 50 airworthy 'Spits' in existence.
Hobbies:
Work, work, work…it's all I live for.
Best Page-Turner:
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.
Fav Biog:
Sam Walton - Made in America.
Go-To Tune:
Fire and Rain by James Taylor.
Binge-Worthy Show:
MadMen.
Fave Movie:
Harold and Maude.
Podcast Ain't Nothin' But a Thing:
Lex Fridman.
Unmissable App:
I don't need no stinkin' apps.
Wind Down Time:
Writing away my stresses.
Biggest Inspiration:
Sun Tzu (The Art of War).
BFF:
Myself—I'm my own wingman.
Laugh Attack:
Norm Macdonald.
Wisdom to Share:
Be good to people, always.
Hero:
My mom, Astrid.
Motto to Live By:
Don't give up—and never, ever quit!
Proud Achievement:
My life is an ongoing work in progress. I've got a long way to go...and baby, I ain't stopped yet!
Flaw to Overcome:
I gotta learn to live in the now! The future is where it's at!
Admired Businessperson:
My pops, Henry.
What Makes Me Smile:
Listening to little kids laugh their hearts out.
Change I'd Love to See:
Less tribalism, more understanding and unity among people.
Life Mantra:
Keep pushing, keep reachin', and never, ever give up!
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Although Peter Freedman's lifestyle preferences lean towards technology and work, he has a diverse taste in food-and-drink, with a preference for Absolut Vodka Martinis and eating at Margaret in Double Bay. In the realm of travel, Freedman is drawn to England and Laucala Island Fiji. His ideal Saturday night might be spent at home, indulging in Netflix and New Tech, or exploring fashion-and-beauty trends, perhaps sporting an Astier de Villatte - Le Dieu Blue perfume.
