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The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of Gain Austin as the new CEO of the Tasmanian Health Organisation (THO-NW).
Chaplyn named new Mines Safety Director
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Andrew Chapyn as the State's new Mines Safety Director.
NAB announces executive reshuffle
The NAB has announced a number of senior leadership appointments across the bank.
Red tape stifles director sentiment
Director sentiment has hit its lowest level in two years, as fears of the health of Asian economies and growing pessimism about the promise of a resolution of the European debt crisis weighs heavily on the nation's top business leaders.
Strong named Chairman of AICD
James Strong has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Australian Institute of Company Directors following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held late last week.
New appointments to ABC and SBS boards
The Federal Government has announced three new appointments to the boards of the ABC and SBS.
Hopley takes the reins at VTA
The Victorian Transport Authority has announced that Brendan Hopley, its current Chief Operating Officer, has been electred president of the Association following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting last week.
Government launches BoardLinks
The Federal Government has announced the launch of BoardLinks, a new initative aimed at supporting more Australian women into leadership positions, including increasing female participation in private and public sector boards.
Schubert to step down from Qantas
Long serving director of Qantas John Schubert has announced he is to retire from his position of Director of Qantas after serving 12 years in the role.
ANZ announces Asia-Pacific merger
ANZ has announced the merger of its Asia and Pacific businesses, to be led by current CEO Asia Gilles Planté, who will now be appointed ANZ CEO Asia Pacific.
New CFO for Asciano
Asciano has announced the appointment of Roger Burrows as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.
QR National announces executive appointments
Rail services giant QR National has announced the appointment of two globally-significant executives from leading North American railways to the company’s senior management team.
Hunt to take the helm at Transfield
Former BHP executive Graeme Hunt has been named as the new CEO of Transfield Services following the retirement of former CEO Peter Goode in September.
King steps down from Power and Water Corporation
Judith King has announced her resignation as Director of the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation, having served in the role since 2000.
Monash takes top employability honours
Monash University has been voted Australia’s best University from which to hire graduates for a second year running.
New MD for East Gippsland Water
East Gippsland Water has announced the appointment of Bruce Hammond as the company’s new Managing Director, returning to the organisation he worked for over fifteen years ago.
Retailers optimistic finds Monash
The world’s retail leaders are optimistic about the coming year, with confidence buoyed by positive growth prospects in the Chinese and Indian markets, according to a survey conducted by Monash University.
New appointments to CSIRO board
The Federal Government has announced two changes to the make up of the CSIRO board, including one new appointment.
Tiger to sell off to Virgin
Tiger Airways has announced it will sell 60 per cent of its Australian operations to Virgin Australia for a cash consideration of $35 million.
Agreement see's new business education era
The Melbourne Business School and the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics have announced an agreement that will see the two collaborate in research and the teaching of business and economics.
Vodafone announces restructuring
Internet service provider Vodafone has announced a significant restructuring of the company for an ‘intensified network focus’ on its 4G LTE operations.