Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
A new round of scholarships offered by the South Australian Government will see 25 South Australian women undertake an intensive training course run by the Australian Institute of Company Directors to give them a foot up the corporate ladder.
Lacey steps down from G8
Childcare company G8 Education has announced it has accepted the resignation of Karenlee Lacey as the group’s Chief Executive Officer after serving three months in the role.
Menzies named chief of culture agency
The Federal Government has named Fiona Menzies as the first Chief Executive Officer of Creative Partnerships Australia, the new agency tasked with driving charity and investment in Australia’s cultural sector.
Mirvac reveals executive shuffle
Mirvac Group has announced a significant reshuffle of its executive team, in what it calls a move to ‘better leverage its integrated model and maximise expertise of the senior executives within the Group’.
New CEO for M&C Saatchi
Global advertising agency M&C Saatchi has announced the appointment of Jaimes Leggett as the group’s new CEO.
Goyder to head up G20 business group
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Richard Goyder, the Managing Director and CEO of Wesfarmers, as the the chair of Australia’s business engagement group during Australia’s presidency of the G20 in 2014.
Harrex named new SA Tourist chief
Senior Tourism Australia executive Rodney Harrex has been named the new Chief Executive of the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC).
Women still under represented in senior positions
Australian women continue to be under-represented in positions of leadership, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
GE releases innovation rankings
Global energy giant GE has released two reports on the state of global innovation, which conclude that the country desperately needs to strengthen its industry support and proactively engage with leading innovation programs to increase its global competitiveness.
New CFO for AMP Capital
AMP Capital has announced the appointment of Margaret Payn as the group’s new Chief Financial Officer.
Thornley steps down from Better Place
Chief Executive of Israel based electric vehicle network service company Better Place, Evan Thornley, has announced his departure after a matter of months in the role.
CFOs leave the jitters behind
A third of the country’s Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are more optimistic compared to last quarter, according to the latest Deloitte Quarterly CFO Survey.
Companies upbeat on Chinese economy
A new survey shows that Australian business leaders in China believe the Asian Century will bring a wealth of new opportunities.
Innovation key to growth finds survey
Innovation is increasingly considered a key to growing profits, according to a new global survey of Millennials.
New ICAA Board appointments
The Institute of Charted Accountants Australia (ICAA) has announced the makeup of its Board for 2013, with Tim Gullifer taking the position of President.
Swan Hill seeks new CEO
Swan Hill Rural City Council is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Dennis Hovenden.
New CEO for Pilbara Development Commission
Dr Ken King has been appointed chief executive officer to the Pilbara Development Commission.
New CEO for Genesys Wealth
AMP Financial Services has appointed Paul Robertson as Managing Director of Genesys Wealth Advisers reporting to AMP Director, Financial Advice Network Andrew Waddell.
CEO Magazine names country's top chiefs
The CEO Magazine has named the winners of this year’s Executive of the Year Awards, naming 14 of the country’s top bosses from a pool of over 500 entrties.
Fox named new AFA chief
The Treasurer and Interim CEO of the Association of Financial Advisers, Brad Fox, has been named as the association’s new CEO following the departure of Richard Kiplin.
New boss for Echo Entertainment
Echo Entertainment has announced the appointment of John Redmond as the company’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.