Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
The Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA) has called for adjustments to be made to the executive pay laws, arguing that loopholes exist within the current policy framework.
The laws were introduced in 2005, but shareholder votes are non-binding and boards frequently reject the result of ballots.
The ASA has also argued that votes are frequently unbalanced, as institutional shareholders often form the majority of votes.
New commissioners announced for ASIC
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced the appointments of Peter Kell and Greg Tanzer as full-time Commissioners.
Leighton loses Sasse
Leighton Holdings has announced that Stephen Sasse, the company’s general manager, organisational strategy, has left the company.
Workplace Gender Equity Agency warns of action
The director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), Helen Conway, has publically warned of impending action on equality if women continue to be kept from board and executive roles.
Shareholders knock back GUD remuneration
Shareholders of GUD have knocked back the company’s annual remuneration report, with 45 per cent voting against the packages proposed by the company’s board.
Australia Post appoints new Board director
The Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Stephen Conroy and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong have announced Brenden Fleiter as the new Director of the Australia Post Board.
ANZ appoints Currie as new COO
ANZ has announced the appointment of Alistair Currie as the banking group’s new Chief Operating Officer, with overall responsibility for technology, shared services and operations , including ANZ’s Bangalore, Manila and Chengdu hubs.
NWC announces new chief executive
The National Water Commission (NWC) has appointed James Cameron as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Federal Government moves to improve gender diversity in GBEs
The Federal Government has announced its intentions to focus more strongly on gender diversity in the employment practices of key government bodies, including the NBN Co and Australia Post.
Bonus pool for NBN executives
A private-sector style bonus pool has boosted NBN Co’s executive’s pay by an extra $2.3 million.
ACSI urges pay rethink
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has called for a greater link between company performance and executive remuneration.
Integra appoints new director
Integra Mining has announced William Plyley as the company’s new non-executive director after Graeme Beissel recently resigned from the role.
Broadbent, Paradice and Moore to chair $10 billion clean tech review
The Federal Government has announced Jillian Broadbent will chair an exprt review that will advise the government on the design of the $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which will be tasked with providing a new source of finance for renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies.
Hays October Quarterly Report shows strong senior executive demand
Recruitment specialist Hays has published the October Quarterly report, finding that demand for senior executives is growing, showing an increased demand for talent to drive business in a strategic manner.
ANZ caps executive pay
ANZ has capped the pay increases for the bank’s 900 executives and managers in an attempt to rein in growing remuneration expenditure.
Leadership and management key to productivity
The Society for Knowledge Economics (SKE) has released a two year study into leadership and management capability, finding that progressive and innovative leadership and sound management are key to boosting Australia's productivity.
Network 10 appoints Anthony Flannery
Network Ten has announced Anthony Flannery as the new head of its news and current affairs division after departing TVNZ.
Wesfarmers announces new Target MD
Wesfarmers has announced Dene Rogers as Managing Director of its retail chain, Target, effective 2 November 2011.
InvoCare appoints Google executive to board
Funeral home and cemetery operator InvoCare has announced the appointment of Aliza Knox as a Non-Executive Director.
Phil Honeywood takes IEAA position
Phil Honeywood has been named as the new Managing Director of the International Education Association of Australia.
AAco board shuffle after founding directors retire
The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (AACo) has announced a reshuffle of its board after two of the company’s founding directors, Nick Burton Taylor and Chris Roberts, announced they would not seek re-election at next year’s Annual General Meeting.