Archived News for Executives and Senior Management

Richmond Mining Limited has announced that it has appointed BHP Billiton executive Lou Jelenich as the company’s non-executive Director.

Mr Jelenich brings 35 years of experience in iron ore operations and technologies at BHP Steel and iron ore marketing at BHP Billiton Iron Ore to his new role.

Mr Jelenich has held the position of Manger Technical Services BHP Iton Ore, where he was responsible for promoting the sale of iron ore to Asian and European markets as well as being responsible for product quality, market analysis, customer processes and quality performance requirements.

Myer cuts executive incentives

Myer has announced that its chief executive Bernie Brookes’ remuneration has fallen after the retail giant failed to meet its incentive targets. Mr Brookes’ received $1.63 million for the year, only up slightly from last year.

ASA urges improvements to executive pay laws

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.

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.