Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2013
Veteran publisher Nicholas Gray has been named the new chief executive of News Limited’s flagship newspaper, The Australian.
Consumer sentiments fall again
Consumer sentiment has taken a battering in May, with the lowest reading of the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment falling by 7 per cent over the last month.
A champion team is the way to go finds Hays
Australia has cultivated an isolated sense of corporate success, with those trying to climb the greasy pole often forgetting that working well in a team is the quickest way to identify you as an asset to your employer, according to the latest Hays Journal.
Changes on the cards for Infrastructure NSW
The New South Wales Government has outlined a ‘new era’ for Infrastructure NSW as the agency now adopts an official advisory capacity for the delivery of key infrastructure projects.
Crompton named new Virgin's new COO
Virgin Australia has named Judith Crompton as the company’s first Chief Commercial Officer.
ABS releases business details
The number of actively trading businesses in Australia increased by 0.4 per cent between the 2010–11 and 2011–12 financial years, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today.
BSI on the mend in April
The Commonwealth Bank’s Business Sales Index (BSI) has continued its rally, posting a 0.5 per cent increase in trend terms in April, representing a 4.9 per cent growth in annualised figures.
Chair appointed for Tasmanian Network Transition Board
The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of Dr Dan Norton as the inaugural Chair of the new electricity company to be established following the merger of Transcend Networks and Aurora Energy.
Clouds risky business warns Adelaide
Adelaide University has warned the nation’s business leaders to be aware of the risks associated with cloud computing, not just its many advantages.
Succession planning important for all levels finds Hays
Implementing a sound succession plan is important for all levels of management and types of businesses, not just the ‘big end of town’ according to a new report released by international recruitment specialists Hays.
Corfield named new Aussie chief
Home loan service Aussie has announced the appointment of Ian Corfield as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Galaise takes top QSO job
Sophie Galaise has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, fresh from her posting as Executive Director of Canada’s famed Symphonique de Québec (QSO).
Warburton named V8 Supercars chief
Veteran television and marketing executive James Warburton has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of V8 Supercars, commencing at the beginning of June.
Confidence slumps as conditions deteriorate finds report
Business confidence has taken a battering over the past month, with conditions remaining very difficult and the tentative signs of a return to form all but drying up.
Migration Council releases 457 survey
Holders of 457 visas have a high level of job satisfaction, integrate well into the broader Australian labour force and provide critical skills that supplement the Australian economy, according to the latest findings from the Migration Council of Australia.
Unemployment at 5.5 per cent
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was estimated at 5.5 per cent in April, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today.
Liechti named new ANZ's new Global Private Banking head
ANZ has announced the appointment of Manfred Liechti as the company’s new Managing Director Global Private Banking.
Businesses release government demands
Combating cost pressures, reducing burdensome red tape and relieving the tax burden are just some of the top demands of 1,700 of the nation’s businesses, according to the latest Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) survey.
RBA drops cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia has dropped the official cash rate to 2.75 basis points after its Tuesday meeting earlier this week.
New Chief for Queensland Museum
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of Professor Suzanne Miller as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Museum.