Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - November, 2012
The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of Stephen Conway as the new Chief Executive Officer of TasTAFE.
Top jobs still a boys club finds report
Australian corporations risk cutting off access to half of the nation’s skill pool, with leadership positions still almost exclusively occupied by men, according to a new report prepared by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
Creswell named businesswoman of the year
Cereal visionary Carolyn Creswell has been named the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year for her outstanding management of Carmen Find Foods.
First CEFC Chief appointed
Chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Board (CEFC), Jillian Broadbent, has announced that Oliver Yates has been appointed as corporation’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer.
Government appoints new ACARA boss
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Robert Randall as the new head of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
Stanhope named new Australia Post Chairman
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of John Stanhope as the new Chairman of Australia Post.
Ashburton CEO shown the door
The Western Australian local government sector has been rocked by more uncertainty after the CEO of the Shire of Ashburton was sacked over misgivings over his conduct.
Neil dives out of Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia has announced it has accepted the resignation of Chief Executive, Kevin Neil.
Government convenes Asian Literacy roundtable
The nation’s business leaders, academic experts and leaders in Asian education have joined Federal School Education Minister, Peter Garrett, at the second Ministerial Roundtable on Asian Literacy.
New CEO for WorkCover SA
WorkCover South Australia has announced the appointment of Greg McCarthy as the agency’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Keele calls it quits at Australia Council
Kathy Keele has announced she will be stepping down from her position as Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council at the end of the year.
New CEO for THO-North West
The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of Gain Austin as the new CEO of the Tasmanian Health Organisation (THO-NW).
Chaplyn named new Mines Safety Director
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Andrew Chapyn as the State's new Mines Safety Director.
NAB announces executive reshuffle
The NAB has announced a number of senior leadership appointments across the bank.
Red tape stifles director sentiment
Director sentiment has hit its lowest level in two years, as fears of the health of Asian economies and growing pessimism about the promise of a resolution of the European debt crisis weighs heavily on the nation's top business leaders.
Strong named Chairman of AICD
James Strong has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Australian Institute of Company Directors following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held late last week.
New appointments to ABC and SBS boards
The Federal Government has announced three new appointments to the boards of the ABC and SBS.
Hopley takes the reins at VTA
The Victorian Transport Authority has announced that Brendan Hopley, its current Chief Operating Officer, has been electred president of the Association following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting last week.
Government launches BoardLinks
The Federal Government has announced the launch of BoardLinks, a new initative aimed at supporting more Australian women into leadership positions, including increasing female participation in private and public sector boards.
Schubert to step down from Qantas
Long serving director of Qantas John Schubert has announced he is to retire from his position of Director of Qantas after serving 12 years in the role.
ANZ announces Asia-Pacific merger
ANZ has announced the merger of its Asia and Pacific businesses, to be led by current CEO Asia Gilles Planté, who will now be appointed ANZ CEO Asia Pacific.