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Emerging ISP Exetel has announced the appointment of the company’s co-founder, Steve Waddington, to the role of Chief Operating Officer, after the passing of the company’s founder and CEO John Linton.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has called on companies to improve the disclosure of their remuneration arrangements for their directors and executives.

ANZ has announced appointments to the senior leadership team for its combined Global Institutional and Asia Pacific Europe and America (APEA) Division, reporting to Divisional CEO Alex Thursby.

The Chairman of ANZ, John Morschel, has announced the appointment of Paula Dwyer to the company’s Board of Directors.

Suncorp Chairman Ziggy Switkowski has announced the appointment of Doug McTaggart and Michael Cameron as the company’s new non-executive directors following the resignation of Paula Dwyer.

Norfolk has announced Kim Truter as the company’s new CEO, successfully recruiting him from the position of President and Chief Operating Officer at Rio Tinto subsidiary Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. 

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics (ABARES) has appointed long serving public servant Paul Morris as the new Executive Director of the bureau.

Business technology specialist ComOps has announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive board directors.

The Australian Human Rights Commission will appoint a new President, following the decision by Catherine Branson to step down 15 months before the expiry of her five-year term.

WorkSafe Victoria is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive, following the resignation of Greg Tweedly earlier this month after the Victorian Government announced it would strip $470 million over four years from its budget to bolster general revenue.

 The CEO of Yarra City Council Dr Andi Diamond has stepped down four months after signing a new five-year contract having been appointed chief executive at Monash City Council.

Dr Diamond, who has worked at Yarra City Council for five years, overseeing around 850 staff, will leave the position on April 6. Dr Diamond has worked at the council for four years, overseeing about 850 staff.

Mayor Geoff Barbour said Dr Diamond’s departure would be a loss for Yarra but he wished her well for the next stage of her career in Local Government.

“I know I speak for all Councillors and staff when I say Yarra City Council will sincerely miss Andi who has been an inspiring and dedicated leader of the organisation,” Cr Barbour said.

“Andi’s passion and commitment to Yarra, coupled with her Local Government expertise, exceptional people skills and understanding of community needs have been invaluable to Yarra.”

Cr Barbour said since joining Yarra in 2008, Dr Diamond had been instrumental in leading many of Yarra’s major achievements including Council’s approach to customer responsiveness, advocacy, investing in community infrastructure, strengthening Council’s financial position and working towards a sustainable community.

Just a few of the major projects under Dr Diamond’s direction have been the redevelopment of Victoria Park and the Collingwood Leisure Centre, and purchasing land to build a new library and community hub in North Fitzroy.

The Federal Government has announced it will be introducing reforms to further strengthen the country’s executive remuneration framework.

Consultancy giant Coffey has announced the appointments of Leeane Bond and Guy Cowan as the company’s new Non-executive Directors, taking effect from 27 February. The announcement comes as Charles Jamieson and Stephen Williams plan to step down from their positions.

Institutional investment manager QIC has appointed Damien Frawley as CEO to succeed Doug McTaggart who announced late last year his intended retirement in mid 2012.

The Queensland Government has appointed Crown Prosecutor Ross Martin SC as the new chair of the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC).

Mr Martin will commence in the role from 5 March 2012.

Attorney-General Paul Lucas said Mr Martin brings close to 30 years legal experience to the CMC following a distinguished career with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions where he has most recently been Deputy Director.

“Highly regarded by the legal profession he has led prosecutions for some of Queensland’s most high profiled criminal trials including against Dr Jayant Patel and former Minister Gordon Nuttall.

“Known as a fearless prosecutor and tireless, Mr Martin has the qualities needed to head the CMC.”

Mr Lucas said the appointment followed the resignation of former Chairperson, Mr Martin Moynihan AO QC, which became effective on 18 November 2011.

“As required by the Crime and Misconduct Act, the Parliamentary Crime and Misconduct Committee’s bipartisan support was sought for the appointment. The Committee unanimously felt Mr Martin was the right choice to lead CMC,” Mr Lucas said.

“The CMC has a vital role in investigating and combating major crime and maintaining integrity and proper standards across the public sector.

“Mr Martin has demonstrated personal integrity throughout his career and understands the importance placed on the CMC to maintain confidence in our public sector.”

Mr Lucas also thanked former CMC chair Martin Moynihan for his years of service.

“Mr Moynihan undertook his role as Chair with diligence and dedication, and has been at the helm for many milestones of the CMC,” he said.
 
”I thank him for his service and wish him and his family the best for the future.

“I would also like to thank Warren Strange who has acted as Chairperson of the CMC over the last few months.”

Queensland Rail is recruiting a new CEO following the resignation last November of Paul Scurrah who left to join QR National as Executive Vice President, Commercial and Marketing.

News Corporation has announced Hamish McLennan as the company’s new Executive Vice President, Office of the Chairman.

Business convention specialist Business Events Sydney’s (BESydney) Chairman, Col Hughes, has announced Lyn Lews-Smith as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

The Australian Industry Group has appointed Innes Willox as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.  Mr Willox will succeed outgoing chief Heather Ridout, taking on the role on 1 May.

Mark Puli, Chief Financial Officer ESSSuper since 2009 and most recently Acting CEO, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of ESSSuper.