Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
The Federal Government’s preoccupation with delivering a balanced Budget is ringing hollow with the country’s businesses, who increasingly want a renewed focus on productivity and competitiveness according to a new survey published by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
Alexander joins Seven West
Seven West Media has snared ex-Coslidated Media Holding’s Chairman John Alexander as the company’s newest Director.
HSBC Chair weighs in on gender equality
HSBC Australia’s Chairman, Graham Bradley, has delivered publically called for Australian companies to do more in ensuring women have opportunities to occupy top jobs in Australia.
National business conditions soften finds report
A cooling off of the resources boom, growing uncertainty and a weaker consumer spending rate have all failed to make a dent in Queensland’s Business Confidence, according to the new Westpac/CCIQ Survey of Business Conditions.
New non-executive for Fox Resources
Fox Resources has announced the appointment of Alexander Cooper as the company’s newest non-executive Director.
Services sector slips in April
A weakening in business-related services has driven a significant fall in the national services sector, according to the latest Australian Industry Group/Commonwealth Bank (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Services Index (PSI).
Smith named next chair of Shell Australia
Shell Australia has announced Andrew Smith will take up the role of chairman of its Australian operations after Ann Pickard steps down to take up the newly created position of Executive Vice President Artic, Upstream Americas from June.
Government appoints Services Leaders Group
A number of top executives from the nation’s business, unions and research community have been appointed to the Australian Government’s Services Leaders Group, with the mandate to provide expert advice on enhancing the international competitiveness of Australia’s services sector.
Government doesn't get business say leaders
The relationship between the nation’s businesses and the Federal Government has plunged new depths, according to the latest survey of company directors.
Commission tracks workforce evolution
The Productivity Commission has tracked the ever-changing nature of the Australian workforce, publishing a report into the different arrangements of employment over the 2001-11 period.
Beijing greenlights Glencore/Xstrata merger
The Chinese Government has given the final seal of approval for the merger of Xstrata and Glencore, paving the way for the formation of a new international resources giant.
Business confidence on the increase
Finance and property have come out as the two shining industries of the Australian economy, driving the first lift in business confidence since 2011, according to NAB’s latest Quarterly Business Survey.
Consumer spending continues rally
Consumer spending has recorded its seven straight month of growth, posting a healthy 0.4 per cent increase in March according to the Commonwealth Bank’s latest Business Sales Indicator (BSI).
Report tracks growing cloud uptake
Despite a steady stream of media reports to the contrary, ICT remains a predominately in-house affair, according to Ovum’s recent survey of the nation’s leading Chief Information Officers.
BHP announces senior reshuffle
Mining behemoth BHP Billiton has announced a senior reshuffle of its senior management team as incoming CEO Andrew Mackenzie moves in to the company’s top job.
Growth index posts healthy Feb gains
The nation’s economic activity has hit 4.2 per cent in February, comfortably above the 2.8 per cent long term trend growth, according to the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index.
New ACCC appointments announced
The Federal Government has announced a number of key appointments to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
New CFO for Aurizon
Aurizon has announced the appointment of Keith Neate as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer following an extensive national and international recruitment search.
New chief for NSW Government Property
The New South Wales Government has announced the appointment of Brett Newman as the new Chief Executive Officer of Government Property NSW.
Tanner named new ARA Chair
Former Labor elder Lindsay Tanner has been named as the new Chairman of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA).
Forbes joins Talon Petroleum
Texas focused oil exploration company Talon Petroleum has announced the appointment of Jeff Forbes as the company’s new Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.