Archived News for Executives and Senior Management

Tony Kendall has been named the new Director of Sales for the Bauer Media group.

New CFO for Rio

London-based mining giant Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Chris Lynch as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, replacing outgoing CFO Guy Elliot in mid-April this year.

New head honcho for Metcash

Metcash has announced the appointment of Ian Morrice as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, replacing outgoing Chief Andrew Reitzer, who will step down at the end of June.

Lend Lease announces executive appointments

Lend Lease Australia has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure, with David Saxelby to take on the role of Chief Exeuctive Officer of Construction and Infrastructure Australia.

New chief for Opera Australia

Former Director of the English National Ballet Craig Hassall has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Opera Australia.

New chiefs for NT departments

The Northern Territory Government has announced a number of formal executive appointments to lead a number of government departments.

Ten shows Warburton the door

Ten Network Holdings has announced it has sacked Chief Executive and Managing Director, James Warburton, and appointed Hamish McLennan in his place.

New head of Horizons for AMP

AMP has announced the appointment of Amelia Contstantinidis as Director of Horizons, with responsibility for developing strategic plans and frameworks for advice for planner services across multiple licences.

Changes at the top for Foxtel

Pay TV giant Foxtel has announced a number of additions to executive ranks, with Director of Television, Brian Walsh, welcoming the new appointments.

New chief for Whitehaven

Whitehaven Coal has announced the appointment of Paul Flynn as the group’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective from 25 March.

$378 million boost for venture capital

The Federal Government has announced it will invest $378.6 million in Venture Australia in a bid to grow new Australian knowledge based companies, high-skilled jobs and promote competitive products and services.

BrisConnections enters voluntary administration

Operator of the recently opened Brisbane Airportlink, BrisConnections, has announced it has entered voluntary administration.

Kloppers steps down from BHP

Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced that CEO Marius Kloppers will be standing down from the position in May, with Andrew Mackenzie selected to replace him and join the Board.

Gladstone Ports Corporation on the hunt for new chief

The Gladstone Ports Coproriation has announced that it will soon commence the search for a new Chief Executive Officer after Leo Zussino steps down in September.

Government announces new Customs chief

The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Michael Pezzullo as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS), and is set to wield a suite of new powers to tackle misconduct and corruption.

Spill sees the end of APN Board

Media giant APN has been rocked by the resignation of its Chairman, Chief Executive and three independent board members effective immediately after a shareholder revolt regarding a proposed capital raising.

New CTO for NEXTDC

Data storage company NEXTDC has announced the appointment of Paul Gampe as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer.

New Chief Risk Officer for ANZ

ANZ has announced the appointment of Jennifer Evans as the company's new Chief Risk Officer Australia, reporting directly to Chief Risk Officer Nigel Williams.

Rio Tinto announces executive reshuffle

Fresh from posting its first loss in nearly two decades, mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a reshuffle of its executive leadership.

Air Pacific on the hunt for new Chief

Air Pacific has announced its Managing Director and CEO, David Pflieger, will be stepping down from his position following the completion of his three-year contract in May to return home to the United States.

New CEO for Hastings development authority

Former Australian Defence Force Command, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Mike Lean has been named as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Hastings Development Authority.