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International management specialist BlockRock has announced the appointment of Justin Arter as the company’s new Country Head of its Australian operations.
Mr Arter will be responsible for the future development and growth of BlackRock Australia and will report to the company’s Asia Pacific Chairman, Mark McCombe.
Mr Arter will join BlackRock after leaving Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC), where he served as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to his time at VFMC, Mr Arter had an 18 year career at Goldman Sachs JB Were.
Non-executives bid a Hastie retreat
Two of Hastie Group’s non-executive directors have stepped down from their positions after the group spirals into liquidation.
Rann to head Board of Low Carbon Australia
Former South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Lower Carbon Australia.
CEO of Prima Biomed to step down
Australian cancer treatment company, Prima Biomed, has announced its CEO Martin Rogers, will step down from August 31, but will remain on the board as a non-executive director. Mr Rogers has been in the position for four and a half years.
Monash Vice-Chancellor term extended
Monash University Council has extended the term of the current Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Edward Byrne until the end of 2017.
University Chancellor, and Chair of the Monash University Council, Dr Alan Finkel said that since commencing in mid-2009 Professor Byrne had introduced and led a range of significant initiatives and strategies that had strengthened and advanced Monash University both nationally and internationally.
“Perhaps the most recent example of his record of success is the establishment of the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School in Suzhou, China. The finalisation of the agreement with the Chinese Government in April marked the first time an Australian university has been granted a licence to operate in China.”
Under Professor Byrne’s guidance the University cemented in February a first-of-its-kind alliance with the University of Warwick. The partnership aims to produce global graduates, and will allow the universities to jointly undertake research that will address problems that have proved too big for any one institution to address.
Professor Byrne was a founding director of the Melbourne Neuromuscular Research Unit and the Centre for Neuroscience in 1993. He was made Professor of Experimental Neurology at the University of Melbourne in 2001. He first came to Monash University as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, a role he held from 2003 until 2007.
Professor Byrne was then appointed the Vice Provost (Health) at University College London. He held that position until he became Monash University’s eighth Vice-Chancellor in 2009.
New Managing Director for Western Water
One of the Victorian Water industry’s most experienced and well-regarded leaders has been appointed Managing Director of Western Water, Board Chairman Terry Larkins has announced.
Walker steps down as Cougar's CEO
Cougar Energy has announced that its CEO, Dr Len Walker, will step down from his position, but will remain as the company’s Executive Director.
Boral CEO steps down
The Chief Executive of Boral, Mark Selway, has stepped down, effective immediately, after two years in the position. Ross Batstone, currently Division Managing Director Boral Building Products, has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer while a successor to Mr Selway is recruited.
Qantas announces restructure
Qantas has announced an extensive restructuring of its airlines business, with changes made to its executive team as it enters the next phase of its five-year transformation plan launched last year.
SA appoints SIEC Director
The South Australian Government has announced Peter Nolan as the newly appointed Director of the Sustainable Industries Education Centre (SIEC).
Inman to take the reins at Billabong
Billabong has announced the appointment of Launa Inman as the company’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective this week.
Russell to depart Airservices Australia
Airservices Australia has announced that its long serving Chief Executive Officer, Greg Russell, has tendered his resignation.
Victoria announces new library chief
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of John Wylie AM as the new President of the Library Borad of Victoria.
Chesterfield appointed as CEO of Office of Living Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Chris Chesterfield as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly established Office of Living Victoria (OLV).
Mirabela moves to calm investor revolt
Mirabela Nickel has promised it will review its executive pay packages after its Annual General Meeting saw just over 40 per cent of proxies voted against the company’s proposed remuneration package.
Coalworks urges shareholder rejection of takeover bid
The Board of Coalworks has urged the company’s shareholders to reject Whitehaven Coal’s takeover offer, describing the move as ‘inadequate and opportunistic and that it significantly undervalues’ the company.
Schneider Electric makes senior appointment
Energy management specialist Schneider Electric has made a senior appointment which will aim to further increase its business focus and integrated solution offering to the Australian water and wastewater sector.
New appointments to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency board
Mr Greg Bourne has been appointed acting chair of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency board (ARENA).
City of Perth CEO to retire
City of Perth Chief Executive Officer Frank Edwards has announced his retirement effective on 21 September.
CFA Institute Chief calls on investment profession to mend public trust
John D Rogers, CFA, president and CEO of CFA Institute, has issued a call to action to the global investment community at the organization’s 65th Annual Conference in Chicago, calling on the profession to take personal responsibility to restore investor trust and reconnect with the public interest. Rogers outlined three steps the profession must take to achieve this goal, including exercising a bolder voice for professional ethics; focusing on financial activities that enable economic and social progress; and engaging with a wider community to share, teach and engage. (Read a copy of Rogers’ speech.)
New chairman for FOXTEL
Telstra CEO, David Thodey, has announced Robert Nason, Telstra’s Group Managing Director, Business Service and Improvement, will replace retiring FOXTEL chairman Bruch Akhurst.