Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Mining exploration company Mindax has announced the appointment of Loh Kgai Mun as the company’s new director.
Mr Loh has been appointed with immediate effect and will offer himself for election at the companty’s next annual general meeting.
Mr Loh is the Executive Director of Lion Asiapac Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Exchange, since August 2008.
Flood steps down from Myer Board of Directors
Myer has announced the retirement of Tom Flood from the company’s Board of Directors.
Bluescope announces global restructuring
BlueScope Steel has announced a major reorganisation that will establish two businesses to focus on growth in the global pre-engineered building market and building products market.
Williams wins ASTRA award
News Limited chief executive Kim Williams has received the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association’s third annual ASTRA Pioneer Award.
Kate Carnell to take Beyond Blue post
Kate Carnell will step down from as chief executive of the Australian Food and Grocery Council to take head up anti-depression charity Beyond Blue.
Akhurst to leave Sensis
Telstra has announced that long serving CEO Bruce Akhurst will leave the company in May after 15 years of service.
Chief Executive appointed to Centre for International Finance and Regulation
Banking and finance law specialist Ros Grady has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive of the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR), a consortium of leading Australian and international universities and research centres. She will take up her appointment on March 19.
Executives' briefcases bulge with smart technology
Research conducted by the University of Sydney’s Business School has found that executives are increasingly relying on a multitude of smart technology to assist them in their daily work.
Leaders to join deregulation dialogue
The Federal Government has announced it will host a new Business Advisory Forum, with CEO’s from the nation’s largest companies joining state, territory and Federal leaders to advise on deregulation.
SingTel announces executive changes amid restructuring
Optus’ parent company SingTel has announced a ‘bold organisation’ restructuring in an attempt to capture emerging opportunities.
Aurecon appoints new ports executive
Aurecon has appointed Neil Proud as the company’s new Ports Leader to lead the company’s bulk handing ports design capability into the shipping container and general cargo market sectors.
Waddington appointed Exetel CEO
Emerging ISP Exetel has announced the appointment of the company’s co-founder, Steve Waddington, to the role of Chief Operating Officer, after the passing of the company’s founder and CEO John Linton.
ASIC calls for better remuneration disclosure
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has called on companies to improve the disclosure of their remuneration arrangements for their directors and executives.
ANZ announces global senior leadership positions
ANZ has announced appointments to the senior leadership team for its combined Global Institutional and Asia Pacific Europe and America (APEA) Division, reporting to Divisional CEO Alex Thursby.
Paula Dwyer to join ANZ Board
The Chairman of ANZ, John Morschel, has announced the appointment of Paula Dwyer to the company’s Board of Directors.
Suncorp announces non-executive appointments
Suncorp Chairman Ziggy Switkowski has announced the appointment of Doug McTaggart and Michael Cameron as the company’s new non-executive directors following the resignation of Paula Dwyer.
New CEO for Norfolk Group
Norfolk has announced Kim Truter as the company’s new CEO, successfully recruiting him from the position of President and Chief Operating Officer at Rio Tinto subsidiary Diavik Diamond Mine Inc.
ABARES welcomes new Executive Director
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics (ABARES) has appointed long serving public servant Paul Morris as the new Executive Director of the bureau.
ComOps announces new non-executive directors
Business technology specialist ComOps has announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive board directors.
President of Human Rights Commission steps down
The Australian Human Rights Commission will appoint a new President, following the decision by Catherine Branson to step down 15 months before the expiry of her five-year term.
WorkSafe Victoria seeks new CEO
WorkSafe Victoria is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive, following the resignation of Greg Tweedly earlier this month after the Victorian Government announced it would strip $470 million over four years from its budget to bolster general revenue.