Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Excessive and overly complex regulation is crippling productivity at a national and industry level, according to a survey report prepared by the Australian Financial Services Council-DST Global Solutions.
HVCCC chief steps down
Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator’s (HVCCC) Chief Executive, Jonathan Vandervoort, has announced he will be stepping down from the role in January next year.
Lansley named new NBN Co Director
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Alison Lansley as the new Director of the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co).
Manufacturing taskforce announced
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new manufacturing taskforce to assist Australia in making the most of the opportunities presented by the Asian Century.
NBN Co announces senior appointments
The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has announced a series of senior appointments to its leadership team.
Brumby named Reform Council Chair
Former Victorian Premier John Brumby has been named as the new Chair of the COAG Reform Council for a three year tenure.
New CEO for Newmont
International miner Newmont has announced its President and Chief Operating Officer, Gary Goldberg, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and join the Board in March after current CEO, Richard O'Brien, steps down.
New CEO for Tourism Queensland
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of Steven Wright as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Queensland.
New chief of Wotif
Scott Blume has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of online travel accommodation company Wotif, following the resignation Robbie Cookie in September this year.
Government announces regulations reform
The Federal Government has announced a suite of reform measures aimed at improving how regulations are developed.
Workplace Leadership group convenes
Federal Minister for Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, has convened the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Group for the Centre for Workplace Leadership in Melbourne earlier this week.
New CEO for Austrade
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Bruce Gosper as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trade Commission.
New CEO for TasTAFE
The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of Stephen Conway as the new Chief Executive Officer of TasTAFE.
Top jobs still a boys club finds report
Australian corporations risk cutting off access to half of the nation’s skill pool, with leadership positions still almost exclusively occupied by men, according to a new report prepared by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
Creswell named businesswoman of the year
Cereal visionary Carolyn Creswell has been named the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year for her outstanding management of Carmen Find Foods.
First CEFC Chief appointed
Chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Board (CEFC), Jillian Broadbent, has announced that Oliver Yates has been appointed as corporation’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer.
Government appoints new ACARA boss
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Robert Randall as the new head of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
Stanhope named new Australia Post Chairman
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of John Stanhope as the new Chairman of Australia Post.
Ashburton CEO shown the door
The Western Australian local government sector has been rocked by more uncertainty after the CEO of the Shire of Ashburton was sacked over misgivings over his conduct.
Neil dives out of Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia has announced it has accepted the resignation of Chief Executive, Kevin Neil.
Government convenes Asian Literacy roundtable
The nation’s business leaders, academic experts and leaders in Asian education have joined Federal School Education Minister, Peter Garrett, at the second Ministerial Roundtable on Asian Literacy.