Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2013
The chief of AOL Inc has apologised in a memo after showing exactly how not to fire an executive.
Red Bull big wig getting deep
The billionaire founder of Red Bull has again proven that nobody has everything, extending his impressive repertoire of vehicles with a new extreme submarine.
Rapid bus transit could treat traffic trauma for commuters
New research into efficient and sustainable models for public transport has been undertaken by scientists at the University of Sydney, hopefully leading to a world without traffic jams.
Minerals chairman against rhetoric from either side
The new head of the Minerals Council says the business sector is wary of promises from both major political parties in the lead-up to the federal election.
New mode of travel in the pipeline
An internet billionaire has announced plans for a new method of transport which could change the way we move.
Fast food CEO changes pace
A new appointment will see an international CEO move from one end of the food supply chain to the other.
Mansion stoush sorted in court
A sprawling monument to opulence in one of Melbourne’s most expensive suburbs has had its day in court.
News Corp chief's sudden departure
The chief executive of News Corp Australia has resigned after less than two years at the post.
QLD's legal backpedal on MP pay rise
The Queensland Parliament is making moves to undo a 42 per cent pay rise awarded to state MPs.
Welfare payments need professional touch
A review of Centrelink’s bill-paying facility has lead to the suggestion the department should hire executives that are better-versed in financial services.
Bank appeal shut down, more damages to former exec.
The Commonwealth Bank has had an appeal dismissed in the Federal Court and must now pay even more damages to a former executive.
Mining boss fine with tax but still calls for reform
The new chief executive of mining giant BHP has said the company’s whopping $9 billion annual tax bill is fair enough.
Chiefs chat on how to tackle technology
A meeting of prominent Australian CEOs recently discussed the constantly-evolving face of digital technology in the workplace.
Calls for more female building leaders
Women now fill 11.7 per cent of jobs in the Australian construction industry, but the National Association of Women in Construction says there should be many more in leadership roles.
One man liable for billion dollar fraud
A jury in New York has so far found just one trader liable for fraud in its investigations into events surrounding the 2008 property market collapse.
Plans rolling on $4.2 billion mega-resort
A Hong Kong billionaire will dump millions of dollars into the Queensland economy over the next few years, with plans approved for a $4.2 billion casino-resort complex in Cairns.