Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2012
Capital management firm TPG has announced it has pulled out from the offer to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in the company.
ACCC blocks Seven's move on CMH
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will oppose the proposed acquisition by Seven Group Holdings of Consolidated Media Holdings (CMH).
Changes at the top for Boart Longyear
Drilling equipment specialist Boart Longyear has announced that Craig Kipp has terminated his tenure as Chief Executive Officer and director effective immediately.
Fernández Verdes named Leighton's new non-executive director
Leighton Holdings has confirmed Marcelino Fernández Verdes, the Chief Operating Officer of parent company HOCHTIEF, as the company’s new Non-executive Director.
Lee appointed as VFMC's new CEO
Warren Lee has been appointed of the Victorian Funds Management Corporation new Chief Executive Officer effective Monday, 15 October.
Victoria appoints new NGV President
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of philanthropist and long-standing supporter of the arts Bruce Parncutt has been appointed as the new President of the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Pollard named Billabong's Chairman Elect
Surfware giant Billabong has announced the appointment of Dr Ian Pollard as the company’s new director and Chairman Elect of its Board.
Chen steps down from Telstra
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.