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The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Peter Dorling to the Board of the Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA), the body which manages the state’s regional commercial port waters at the Port of Geelong, Port of Portland and Port of Hastings.
New Executive Director for ASA
The Australian Syngas Association (ASA) has announced the appointment of Darrenn Medhurst as the company’s new Executive Director.
$20 million gift to build new infrastructure management centre
Former CEO of WorleyParsons, John Grill, has announced a $20 million personal gift to the University of Sydney.
AGL announces c-suite changes
Energy wholesaler AGL has announced a number of changes to its executive team, with longstanding manager Ken Hodgson standing down.
CFO's wary in 'shape-shifter' economy
The country’s Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) continue to remain risk averse, according to the latest survey conducted by professional services firm Deloitte.
Integration issues dragging Australia down
A lack of willingness to integrate Australia into the broader Asian economy is severely hampering the country’s ability to take full advantage of the Asian Century, according to a new survey released by CPA Australia.
NextDC announces leadership appointments
Data storage and cloud computing specialist NextDC has announced two senior appoints to its executive team.
Confidence key to corporate success
New research released by the University of Melbourne has breathed life into the old saying “fake it until you make it”, suggesting that self-confidence is a key determinant of workplace success.
King joins WHL Energy
Australian energy company WHL Energy has announced the appointment of ‘highly regarded’ oil and gas executive Gary King to the company’s Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Pandit steps down from Citigroup
Citigroup’s Board of Directors has confirmed that Vikram Pandit has stepped down from the position of Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board.
ASX releases disclosure draft paper
The ASX has released a revised draft of the Listing Rule Guidance Note 8 that would seek to provided listed companies with clear, more detailed information to assist them understand and comply with their continuous disclosure obligations.
O'Neill steps down from ARU
Long serving Managing Director and CEO of the Australian Rugby Union, John O’Neill, has announced he will be departing from his role at the end of October.
TPG withdraws Billabong offer
Capital management firm TPG has announced it has pulled out from the offer to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in the company.
ACCC blocks Seven's move on CMH
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will oppose the proposed acquisition by Seven Group Holdings of Consolidated Media Holdings (CMH).
Changes at the top for Boart Longyear
Drilling equipment specialist Boart Longyear has announced that Craig Kipp has terminated his tenure as Chief Executive Officer and director effective immediately.
Fernández Verdes named Leighton's new non-executive director
Leighton Holdings has confirmed Marcelino Fernández Verdes, the Chief Operating Officer of parent company HOCHTIEF, as the company’s new Non-executive Director.
Lee appointed as VFMC's new CEO
Warren Lee has been appointed of the Victorian Funds Management Corporation new Chief Executive Officer effective Monday, 15 October.
Victoria appoints new NGV President
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of philanthropist and long-standing supporter of the arts Bruce Parncutt has been appointed as the new President of the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Pollard named Billabong's Chairman Elect
Surfware giant Billabong has announced the appointment of Dr Ian Pollard as the company’s new director and Chairman Elect of its Board.
Chen steps down from Telstra
Telstra has announced non-executive Director of Telstra, Timonthy Chen, has resigned his position and will return to pursuing a full time executive career in China.
Thornley named global chief of Better Place
Global electric car charge network company Better Place has announced the appointment of David Thornley as the company’s new global Chief Executive Officer.