Business advocacy group Business SA has announced it has appointed Nigel McBride as the group’s new CEO following an extensive search process.

 

Mr McBride, the former state Managing Partner of law firm Minter Elison, Mc McBride will commence his position at the start of July after long serving CEO Peter Vaughan steps down.

 

Business SA President Vincent Termaine thanked Mr Vaughan for his 13 years of service.

 

“Peter will leave having doubled membership during his time at the helm, with the organisation in a robust financial position and its influence in the State stronger than ever,” Mr Tremaine said.

 

Nigel McBride was selected from a field of 66 applicants including 7 from overseas and 21 from interstate.

 

“Nigel was chosen by the Business SA Board from a very impressive short list, because of his obvious intelligence, understanding of State issues, genuine enthusiasm for the success of the State and strong personal presence,” Mr Tremaine added.

 

“He will be taking Business SA into a new era that will include modernised governance, increased consultation and enhanced member engagement.”