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BlueScope Steel has announced a major reorganisation that will establish two businesses to focus on growth in the global pre-engineered building market and building products market.

BlueScope Global Building Solutions will comprise the company’s North American pre-engineered buildings businesses, the entire China businesses and all PEB businesses in ASAN.

Bluescope Building Products will comprise the company’s metal coating, painting and roll-forming businesess in ASEAN and North America.

Williams wins ASTRA award

News Limited chief executive Kim Williams has received the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association’s third annual ASTRA Pioneer Award.

Kate Carnell to take Beyond Blue post

Kate Carnell will step down from as chief executive of the Australian Food and Grocery Council to take head up anti-depression charity Beyond Blue.

Akhurst to leave Sensis

Telstra has announced that long serving CEO Bruce Akhurst will leave the company in May after 15 years of service.

Chief Executive appointed to Centre for International Finance and Regulation

Banking and finance law specialist Ros Grady has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive of the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR), a consortium of leading Australian and international universities and research centres. She will take up her appointment on March 19.

Executives' briefcases bulge with smart technology

Research conducted by the University of Sydney’s Business School has found that executives are increasingly relying on a multitude of smart technology to assist them in their daily work.

Leaders to join deregulation dialogue

The Federal Government has announced it will host a new Business Advisory Forum, with CEO’s from the nation’s largest companies joining state, territory and Federal leaders to advise on deregulation.

SingTel announces executive changes amid restructuring

Optus’ parent company SingTel has announced a ‘bold organisation’ restructuring in an attempt to capture emerging opportunities.

Aurecon appoints new ports executive

Aurecon has appointed Neil Proud as the company’s new Ports Leader to lead the company’s bulk handing ports design capability into the shipping container and general cargo market sectors.

Waddington appointed Exetel CEO

Emerging ISP Exetel has announced the appointment of the company’s co-founder, Steve Waddington, to the role of Chief Operating Officer, after the passing of the company’s founder and CEO John Linton.

ASIC calls for better remuneration disclosure

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has called on companies to improve the disclosure of their remuneration arrangements for their directors and executives.

ANZ announces global senior leadership positions

ANZ has announced appointments to the senior leadership team for its combined Global Institutional and Asia Pacific Europe and America (APEA) Division, reporting to Divisional CEO Alex Thursby.

Paula Dwyer to join ANZ Board

The Chairman of ANZ, John Morschel, has announced the appointment of Paula Dwyer to the company’s Board of Directors.

Suncorp announces non-executive appointments

Suncorp Chairman Ziggy Switkowski has announced the appointment of Doug McTaggart and Michael Cameron as the company’s new non-executive directors following the resignation of Paula Dwyer.

New CEO for Norfolk Group

Norfolk has announced Kim Truter as the company’s new CEO, successfully recruiting him from the position of President and Chief Operating Officer at Rio Tinto subsidiary Diavik Diamond Mine Inc.

ABARES welcomes new Executive Director

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics (ABARES) has appointed long serving public servant Paul Morris as the new Executive Director of the bureau.

ComOps announces new non-executive directors

Business technology specialist ComOps has announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive board directors.

President of Human Rights Commission steps down

The Australian Human Rights Commission will appoint a new President, following the decision by Catherine Branson to step down 15 months before the expiry of her five-year term.

WorkSafe Victoria seeks new CEO

WorkSafe Victoria is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive, following the resignation of Greg Tweedly earlier this month after the Victorian Government announced it would strip $470 million over four years from its budget to bolster general revenue.

Yarra City Council CEO to move on

The CEO of Yarra City Council Dr Andi Diamond has stepped down four months after signing a new five-year contract having been appointed chief executive at Monash City Council.

Dr Diamond, who has worked at Yarra City Council for five years, overseeing around 850 staff, will leave the position on April 6. Dr Diamond has worked at the council for four years, overseeing about 850 staff.

Mayor Geoff Barbour said Dr Diamond’s departure would be a loss for Yarra but he wished her well for the next stage of her career in Local Government.

“I know I speak for all Councillors and staff when I say Yarra City Council will sincerely miss Andi who has been an inspiring and dedicated leader of the organisation,” Cr Barbour said.

“Andi’s passion and commitment to Yarra, coupled with her Local Government expertise, exceptional people skills and understanding of community needs have been invaluable to Yarra.”

Cr Barbour said since joining Yarra in 2008, Dr Diamond had been instrumental in leading many of Yarra’s major achievements including Council’s approach to customer responsiveness, advocacy, investing in community infrastructure, strengthening Council’s financial position and working towards a sustainable community.

Just a few of the major projects under Dr Diamond’s direction have been the redevelopment of Victoria Park and the Collingwood Leisure Centre, and purchasing land to build a new library and community hub in North Fitzroy.