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The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced Robin Payne as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), officially placing him in the role he has served in since January following the retirement of Jean-Pascal Beaufret.

Mr. Payne joined NBN Co in 2009 as General Manager of Planning & Development and was instrumental in developing the company’s initial Corporate Plan. The following year he was appointed the company’s lead negotiator on the Definitive Agreements with Telstra that were concluded last month and which unlock the infrastructure that will enable the large-scale rollout of the fibre optic network.

Welcoming the appointment, NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley said:

Brian Wilson to chair FIRB

The Federal Government has appointed Brian Wilson as the Chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board for a five-year term starting on 16 April.

Davis to head ANZ Japan

ANZ has announced Peter Davis as the company’s new CEO in Japan, following his promotion from Global Head of Utilities and Infrastructure at ANZ.

Stop the bank bashing says ANZ chief

Chief Executive of ANZ Phil Chronican has expressed his confusion with Australia’s ongoing campaign against banks and the pay packages of their executives.

CGE appoints Curnow as non-executive director

Clean Global Energy has announced it has appointed Michael Curnow as the company's new Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.

Golder appoints new Australia leader

Global consultancy firm Golder Associates has announced the appointment of Adam Kilsby as the company’s new leader for Australasia.

New secretary general for CILT International

The Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport International (CILT) has appointed Kraft Foods senior Logistics Director Keith Newton as its new Secretary General.

Surplus not vital say directors

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) have urged the Federal Government to reconsider its determination to see a budget surplus in 2012-13, saying it is risky to pursue the goal given the economic volatility.

New CEO of US Studies Centre appointed

Dr Bates Gill, formerly Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.

Vale reappointed as GMW chairman

The Victorian Government has announced the reappointment of Llew Vale as chairman of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) for another two years.

Jetstar announces new CEO

Jetstar has announced the appointment of Barathan Pasupathi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Asia brand.

Mindax appoints Loh Kgai Mun as new director

Mining exploration company Mindax has announced the appointment of Loh Kgai Mun as the company’s new director.

Flood steps down from Myer Board of Directors

Myer has announced the retirement of Tom Flood from the company’s Board of Directors.

Bluescope announces global restructuring

BlueScope Steel has announced a major reorganisation that will establish two businesses to focus on growth in the global pre-engineered building market and building products market.

Williams wins ASTRA award

News Limited chief executive Kim Williams has received the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association’s third annual ASTRA Pioneer Award.

Kate Carnell to take Beyond Blue post

Kate Carnell will step down from as chief executive of the Australian Food and Grocery Council to take head up anti-depression charity Beyond Blue.

Akhurst to leave Sensis

Telstra has announced that long serving CEO Bruce Akhurst will leave the company in May after 15 years of service.

Chief Executive appointed to Centre for International Finance and Regulation

Banking and finance law specialist Ros Grady has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive of the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR), a consortium of leading Australian and international universities and research centres. She will take up her appointment on March 19.