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A former investigator for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the National Australia Bank may be looking to return to this side of the Tasman, after completing his contract with New Zealand’s financial watchdog.
Yahoo joy could be pride before the tumble
Yahoo’s CEO must be doing something right; during the year Marissa Mayer has had the job employee satisfaction has hit a five-year high.
Bertrand; yachtsman, philanthropist, leader and now MC
A series of University talks from prominent leaders of various industries has been one of the highlights of the year for many students. World champion yachtsman, businessman, philanthropist and Monash University alumnus, John Bertrand will lead the high-powered gatherings to discuss the essence of great leadership this month.
Big chains buy-up, CEOs expect a rough few months
Big Australian buyers are stuffing their warehouses now, anticipating more drops in the dollar.
Business ballads from ousted Groupon CEO
Some CEOs are known for their near-inhuman dedication to their directorships, but it seems one former executive is happier to hang up his cufflinks and indulge a musical passion.
Chinese telco appoints Australian VP
Chinese telecommunications provider Huawei have appointed Perth-born Colin Giles as executive Vice President, following the company’s ban from providing services on Australia’s National Broadband Network.
Ex-Woolies CEO says buying Australian should be law
The executive who introduced the 'Woolworths, the Fresh Food People' slogan says Australian supermarkets should have a quota on imported stock, reducing margins to lend a hand to struggling producers.
Executive immersion program launched in Japan
The Australian Industry Group has teamed up with the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry to offer an ‘immersion program’ for Australian executives in Japan.
Uni program builds big ideas for the future
A program at the University of Melbourne is seeking to foster the next generation of ambitious Australian entrepreneurs.
Crows CEO back after draft, salary rorts
Banned Adelaide Crows chief executive Steven Trigg will be back on the job this Monday.
Headless Panasonic searches for new leader
Panasonic Australia’s Business Systems Group is looking for a new director, after current leader Stuart Craig handed in his resignation.
Pay bump deserved in WA public service
Western Australia’s politicians, senior public servants and judges have earned a raise, according to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
CEO alights from JBWere, now firmly controlled by NAB
The CEO of JBWere will soon jump ship, after 19 years for the Australian stockbroking firm.
Churchill named Chiefs' most admired
The ‘British Bulldog’ Prime Minister has been named the leader most admired by CEO’s.
Elders appoints new Chair
Embattled rural services group Elders Ltd has appointed a new CEO in the effort to shore up the company after the departure of John Ballard.
Timber CEO's trial continues, new allegations of withholding
The author of an Australian Securities and Investment Commission report into fallen timber company Gunns’ alleged withholding of information from investors has given evidence in court. He says the company’s internal reports were very different from those given to shareholders.
Cold night for homeless CEOs
In Melbourne, the mercury dropped to a low of just 3°C, giving more than 100 CEOs a perhaps realer-than-expected experience of homelessness in the state.
Mixed results for manufacturing
Expectations for Australia’s manufacturing sector remain “marginally positive”, despite some high-profile disapointments in the last quarter.
Newcrest investor relations swap out in the wake of scandal
The former head of Australian investor relations for Newcrest Mining is back at his old post. Reports today say Steve Warner has been filling in the firing line position for compatriot Spencer Cole in recent days.
Tinkler's assets trickle away
Embattled mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has had another chunk sliced from his personal empire, after a key hedge fund backer seized his stake in Whitehaven Coal on Wednesday.
Top executive leaves UBS Wealth with honeymoon barely over
Australia’s head of investments for UBS Wealth Management has left his new job, heading back Hong Kong after just six months at the post.