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Australia’s largest rail freight operator, ASX-listed QR National, is recruiting for the new position of Vice President National Policy. The appointee will lead the development of QR’s national policy, particularly in relation to the Australian transport and logistics sectors.
QR National operates services across five states, in 2010/11 transporting more than 240 million tonnes of freight, including coal, iron ore, other minerals, agricultural products and general freight. It also operates and manages the 2300 kilometre Central Queensland coal network that links mines to coal ports at Bowen, Mackay and Gladstone.
The Queensland Government currently has a 34% holding in the company. The leader of the Queensland Liberal National Party, Campbell Newman has indicated that a government he leads could roll the shareholding into a state-owned sovereign wealth fund.
Tweedy departs WorkSafe Victoria after funding cuts
WorkSafe Victoria’s CEO Greg Tweedly has announced his resignation weeks after the Victorian Government moved to cut funding for the body by $470 million.
SKM appoints new leader of mining business
Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has appointed a new general manager to head the company’s mining and metals business, following the appointment of the former general manager, Santo Rizzuto, to the role of CEO.
Victoria appoints Executive Director for major projects office
The Victorian Government has announced Tim Bamford as Executive Director of Major Projects Victoria (MPV), tasking him with overseeing the state's more complex and important construction projects.
New chief executive for NSW Minerals Council
Stephen Galilee has taken up his position as the new Chief Executive of the NSW Minerals Council.
Jetstar Asia chief steps down
Chong Phit Lian has announced she will resign from the position of Jetstar Asia CEO as of Feburary 2012.
APRA announces new Executive General Managers
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced two new senior appointments to the positions of Executive General Manager of the Diversified Institutions Division and Executive General Manager of the Supervisory Support Division.
Worner appointed as CEO of Seven Television
Tim Worner has been announced as the Chief Executive Officer of Seven Network Television, giving him overall responsibility for the group’s entire television division.
DRG appoints new CEO for IronRidge
DRG Global has announced Peter Williams as the new CEO of its IronRidge Resources subsidiary.
Penn announced as Telstra's CFO
Telstra has announced Andrew Penn as the telco’s new Chief Financial Officer and Group Managing Director, Finance from March 2012.
New CEO for Bandanna Energy
Bandanna Energy has announced the appointment of highly experienced mining executive Michael Gray as the company’s new CEO, effective from January next year as he joings the company as Managing Director.
Pollaers to step down from Fosters
In the wake of the acquisition of Foster’s Group by SAB Miller, John Pollaers has announced he will step down from his position of CEO to be replaced by chief architect of the purchase, Ari Mervis.
Senior appointments to RBA Board
The Federal Government has announced Dr Phillip Lowe to the position of Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank and Heather Ridout as a member of the Board.
Angus Houston to chair Airservices
The Federal Government has announced Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston (Ret’d) as the next Chair of Airservices as of June next year.
Government to conduct inquiry into AGMs
The Federal Government has announced the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) will conduct an inquiry into future structure of annual general meetings (AGMs).
Queensland appoints new QGCIO
The Queensland Government has announced Adjunct Professor Peter Grant as the state’s new stand-alone Queensland Government Chief Information Officer (QGCIO).
Gale leaves Count Financial
The Chairman of Count Financial, Barry Lambert, has announced that Andrew Gale has offered his resignation from the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and as a Director of the company.
Mirvac announces board appointments
Mirvac Group Chairman James MacKenzie has announced the appointment of John Peters and Marina Darling to the company’s Board as non-executive directors.
BHP Billiton announces senior executive changes
BHP Billiton has announced changes to its senior executive team, with Alex Vanselow, Group Executive and Chief Financial Officer, retiring from his position as of the end of February, 2012.
NBN Co appoints COO
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced the appointment of Ralph Steffens as the company’s first Chief Operation Officer (COO).
Ex-News Ltd executive denies wrongdoing
Malcolm Colless, a long serving senior executive with News Ltd, has slammed the “outrageous” claims that he attempted to influence a senator’s vote with promises of favourable media coverage.