Archived News for Executives and Senior Management

Telstra has announced non-executive Director of Telstra, Timonthy Chen, has resigned his position and will return to pursuing a full time executive career in China.

Thornley named global chief of Better Place

Global electric car charge network company Better Place has announced the appointment of David Thornley as the company’s new global Chief Executive Officer.

Collette to depart Opera Australia

Long serving CEO of Opera Australia, Adrian Collette, has announced he will be leaving the company at the end of the year to take up the role of Executive Director, Engagement and Partnerships with the University of Melbourne.

Thompson to depart Air NZ

Air New Zealand’s Deputy CEO Norm Thompson has announced he will be retiring from his position on 30 June next year, bringing an end to a 44 year long career in the airline and tourism industry.

Forrest cleared of wrongdoing

The High Court of Australia has ruled that Fortescue Metals’ Chairman and former CEO, Andrew Forrest, was not liable in potentially misleading investors, overturning a previous Federal Court.

Koch confirmed as Port Adelaide Chairman

Port Adelaide Football Club has confirmed the appointment of TV personality David Koch as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

New chair for ASC

The Federal Government has welcomed the appointment of Bruce Carter as Chair of ASC Pty Ltd, the country’s largest submarine and shipbuilding company.

Former hotel CEO in court

The former chief executive officer of Western Australian hotel chain Compass Hotel Group has appeared before court following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

New Chairman for Nexus Energy

Nexus Energy has announced the appointment of Seven West’s CEO Don Voelte as the company’s new Non-Executive Chairman, and will take over the roll mid next month.

Strong to depart Woolworths

Woolworth’s Chairman James Strong has announced his intention to retire at the conclusion of the company’s Annual General Meeting in November, after twelve years as Director and eleven as Chairman.

Mullin steps down from Echo

Echo Entertainment’s CEO, Larry Mullin, has announced he will be stepping down from the position at the end of January next year.

Scholarships for board ready women open

The Federal Government is inviting Australia’s ‘board ready’ women to apply for Commonwealth backed scholarships aimed at increasing the number of women in the nation’s boardrooms.

Study shows benefits of organisational agility

Agility is a crucial trait in successful businesses and governmental departments, according to a new study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Monash University.

Mottram appointed next CEO of CSL Limited

Former Telstra executive Phil Mottram has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong based telecommunications company CSL Limited.

MacKenzie departs CVC

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has announced the resignation of its long-term managing partner, Adrian MacKenzie, after 17 years with the company.

New Asia MD for ANZ

ANZ Bank has announced the appointment of Bret Packard as the new Managing Director Wealth Asia, reporting directly to Joyce Phillips, ANZ's Global CEO Wealth and Private Banking.

Banks steps down from Productivity Commission

Gary Banks has announced he will retire from his position as Chair of the Productivity Commission in December.

Cooke leaves Wotif

Wotif as announced that its long serving CEO and Managing Director, Robbie Cooke, has tendered his resignation from the group and is expected to leave the company at the end of the year.

Howcroft joins Ten

Network Ten has announced the appointment of accomplished marketing figure Russel Howcroft as Executive General Manager.

New CEO for Macmahon as Bowen tenders resignation

Mining company Macmahon has announced that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Nick Bowen has resigned from the company, effective immediately.