Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Professor S. Bruce Dowton has been appointed the next Vice-Chancellor and President of Macquarie University, the Chancellor, The Hon. Michael Egan, announced.
Professor Dowton is currently Clinical Professor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and until recently was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Partners Harvard Medical International.
Professor Dowton is also an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales where he was Dean of the School of Medicine between 1998 and 2005. During that time, he was a member of the Board of St. Vincent’s and Mater Health Sydney, Chair of the Deans of Australian Medical Schools, and Chair of the Medical Training and Education Council of New South Wales.
Property investment group Stockland cuts executive bonuses
The Stockland Board announced the key outcomes of a comprehensive review of the group’s executive remuneration policies.
The CEO Institute reveals Top 5 CEO concerns
The CEO Institute, a national organisation whose members are the CEOs and leaders of large private and public companies and professional firms, has released a list of the top 5 issues currently keeping CEOs awake at night.
Verve Energy appoints new CEO
Verve Energy have announced the appointment of Jason Waters as CEO of Verve Energy, WA’s leading electricity generator.
Moody departs Farmworks
Specialist rural products and services provider FarmWorks has announced that its CEO, Rick Moody, has resigned effective immediately.
Change to BHP Billiton Iron Ore leadership
BHP Billiton has announced that its Iron Ore President, Ian Ashby, will be lraving the company at the start of July after over 25 years with the company. Jimmy Wilson, currently BHP Billiton Energy Coal President, will succeed Mr Ashby.
Changes at the top for Cardno
Infrastructure and environment services provider Cardno has announced server new key senior executive appointments.
Mitchell departs Mirvac
Mirvac has announced that its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Justin Mitchell has departed the group to pursue other opportunities.
Payne takes the financial reins at NBN Co
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced Robin Payne as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), officially placing him in the role he has served in since January following the retirement of Jean-Pascal Beaufret.
Brian Wilson to chair FIRB
The Federal Government has appointed Brian Wilson as the Chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board for a five-year term starting on 16 April.
Davis to head ANZ Japan
ANZ has announced Peter Davis as the company’s new CEO in Japan, following his promotion from Global Head of Utilities and Infrastructure at ANZ.
Stop the bank bashing says ANZ chief
Chief Executive of ANZ Phil Chronican has expressed his confusion with Australia’s ongoing campaign against banks and the pay packages of their executives.
CGE appoints Curnow as non-executive director
Clean Global Energy has announced it has appointed Michael Curnow as the company's new Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.
Golder appoints new Australia leader
Global consultancy firm Golder Associates has announced the appointment of Adam Kilsby as the company’s new leader for Australasia.
New secretary general for CILT International
The Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport International (CILT) has appointed Kraft Foods senior Logistics Director Keith Newton as its new Secretary General.
Surplus not vital say directors
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) have urged the Federal Government to reconsider its determination to see a budget surplus in 2012-13, saying it is risky to pursue the goal given the economic volatility.
New CEO of US Studies Centre appointed
Dr Bates Gill, formerly Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.
Vale reappointed as GMW chairman
The Victorian Government has announced the reappointment of Llew Vale as chairman of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) for another two years.
Jetstar announces new CEO
Jetstar has announced the appointment of Barathan Pasupathi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Asia brand.
Mindax appoints Loh Kgai Mun as new director
Mining exploration company Mindax has announced the appointment of Loh Kgai Mun as the company’s new director.
Flood steps down from Myer Board of Directors
Myer has announced the retirement of Tom Flood from the company’s Board of Directors.