Aug 21, 2026 – 5.00amLife after lawIn this series, we talk to former lawyers in private practice who have stepped away from the profession and are making their mark on corporate Australia. Here we talk to Saul Cannon, chief executive of the Port of Melbourne.Saul Cannon might have started as an articled clerk at Mallesons, but has worked most of his career as an in-house lawyer at Telstra and Asciano, later switching into non-legal roles at Toll Group, which culminated in him becoming chief executive of the Port of Melbourne in 2021.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Patrick DurkinBOSS deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership.Fetching latest articles