Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2012
A Chief Executive Officer is being sought for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, an newly formed independent body based in Queensland and recognized by all states and territories.
The NHVR will oversee the nation-wide regulatory system for heavy vehicle operators which will come into effect from January 2013. Under the new system there will be a common set of laws for heavy vehicles for all states and territories; a national safety monitoring and reporting system dedicated to heavy vehicles; a single point of contact for all heavy vehicle regulation in Australia; and a focus on improved productivity in the sector.
The CEO will establish national operating systems and procedures for the heavy vehicle sector and ensure compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
Exetel’s John Linton passes away
Exetel’s chief executive, John Linton, has passed away after suffering a severe stroke.
Murray Green steps down from ABC
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has announced that Murray Green, the Director of ABC International, will be stepping down from the position on March 30, ending a 24-year career in public broadcasting.
Deloitte survey shows CFOs still nervous
The most recent Deloitte CFO Survey finds that concerns about the global economy remain at the forefront of many CFOs’ minds, with more than a third identifying global economic uncertainty as their key concern for the coming year and 79% saying the level of uncertainty was above normal.
New CEO of Australian Research Council sought
The Australian Research Council is seeking a new CEO, following the resignation of Professor Margaret Shiel in December last year to take up the position of University of Melbourne Provost.
Menzies Research Institute seeks new director
The Menzies Research Institute Tasmania is looking for a new Director, following the resignation of Professor Simon Foote who has taken up his new position as Dean of the Australian School of Advanced Medicine at Macquarie University, Sydney.
Brogden to chair Landcom
The CEO of the Financial Services Council and former leader of the NSW Liberal Party, John Brogden, has been appointed chairman of the NSW government’s property development corporation, Landcom. He replaces William Kirkby Jones who resigned from the position at the end of 2011 after 14 years in the role. Mr Brogden will continue in his role with the Financial Services Council but will step down as a director of the Sydney Ports Corporation.
New MD of Optus Business appointed
Optus has appointed former Telstra executive John Paitaridis as its new Managing Director of Optus Business. Mr Paitaridis leads the Optus enterprise, corporate and government business and is responsible for all aspects of the division’s sales, marketing, products, operations and service delivery, including Optus’ wholly-owned subsidiary Alphawest and its Uecomm business.