Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Long serving CEO of Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) Llew Russell has announced he will depart the roll at the start of next year, after serving in the position since the organisation’s inception in 2001.
Mr Russell was appointed CEO of the group after its formation in 2001, a result of a merger between the Australian Chamber of Shipping and Liner Shipping Services Limited.
“Llew has had 30 years’ experience in leading associations in this industry. There are many milestones. In addition to the establishment of SAL, he was instrumental in bringing all the secretariats serving various international liner trades together to form Liner Shipping Services Ltd,” SAL Chairman Ken Fitzpatrick said.
Harries to take marketing GM reins at Westpac
Westpac has announced the appointment of John Harries as the company's new General Manager, Strategic Marketing in its Australian Financial Services (AFS) division.
Port of Melbourne board applications open
The Victorian Government has announced applications are now open for positions on the board of the Port of Melbourne Corporation.
Marchant to depart PaperlinX
Toby Marchant has announced his departure from paper merchant PaperlinX following the sale of its operations in Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Serbia to the Heinzel Group for €19.6m
Commonwealth bank's executives to suffer for the greater good
The Commonwealth Bank is set to follow in the footsteps of its competition after it announced it will freeze the pay of around 400 senior staff, including CEO Ian Narev, in a bid to ward off potential job cuts.
Thick takes the reins at MHM
MHM Metals has announced the appointment of Phil Thick as the company’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with Frank Rogers stepping down to assume the role of Technological Director in a continued executive board position.
Australian Broadband Services announces board appointment
Australian Broadband Services (AusBBS) has announced the appointment of Ian McGregor as non executive Chairman and Andrew Kent as non executive Director and technology strategy advisor.
New board members for Commercialisation Australia.
Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, has announced the appointment of tewo new Board members for Commercialisation Australia and enhanced support for the manufacturing sector under the program.
Clark appointed UNSW Chair of Energy Strategy and Policy
Former Chief Defence Scientist Professor Robert Clark has been appointed to the newly created Chair of Energy Strategy and Policy at the University of New South Wales.
New CEO for Screen Queensland
The Queensland Government has announced Bryan Lowe as the new Chief Executive Officer of Screen Queensland.
New chair for Queensland Rail
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of Glen Dawe as the new Chair of Queensland Rail.
Rio Tinto announces management reshuffle
Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a series of changes to its senior management team after chief financial officer (CFO) Guy Elliot announced he will retire at the end of 2013, while remaining on the company’s board.
New Board members for Screen Australia
Screen Australia has welcomed the appointment of Claudia Karvan and Richard Keddie to the agency’s Board by Federal Minister for the Arts Simon Crean.
New CEO for Tiger
Tiger Airways has announced the appointment of Koay Peng Yen as the company’s new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective from 10 August. Mr Koay will take over from Chin Yau Seng, who will be returning to Singapore Airlines.
Queensland announces four new GOC directors
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of new directors for four of the state’s Government Owned Corporations (GOC).
Hoath to take COO reins
Fairfax has announced David Hoath, CEO of its Melbourne publishing arm, as the company's new Chief Operating Officer of its Metro operations, reporting directly to Metro CEO Jack Matthews.
Lattin leaves GlobeCast
Revered industry veteran Mike Lattin has announced his departure from Australia based international broadcaster GlobeCast, having served nine years as CEO.
New chief for WorleyParsons
Global engineering firm WorleyParsons has announced the appointment of Andrew Wood as the company's new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective at the end of the company's AGM on 23 October.
Queensland to target rail executives
The Queensland Government has ordered Queensland Rail to refocus its business to improve the quality of its frontline services following a review of the corporation’s ‘bloated’ executive.
New Chair and Commissioners for NWC
The Federal government has announced the appointment of a new Chair and reappointment of commissioners to the National Water Commission.
Cairns Regional Council CEO terminated
The CEO of Cairns Regional Council, Lyn Russell, has been dismissed and will receive a payout reported to be worth around $500,000, including 12 months’ pay and entitlements.