Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
The Federal Government has announced the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) will conduct an inquiry into future structure of annual general meetings (AGMs).
CAMAC will look at how the AGM may operate into the future and how it might better deliver opportunities for shareholder engagement.
“The AGM is an essential part of the shareholder engagement framework and this inquiry will help to inform future policy directions about how the regulations governing the operation of the AGM might be refined to encourage improved outcomes for companies and shareholders,” Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer David Bradbury said.
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.
Paladin's pay cuts avoids spill
Despite a voluntary 25 per cent cut to Paladin Energy’s chief executive John Borshoff, nearly 17 per cent of the company’s shareholders voted against the uranium miner’s remuneration report at its annual general meeting.
Virgin's board hits shareholder turbulence
Shareholders have staged a protest at Virgin Australia’s AGM after 16 per cent of votes were cast against the remuneration report, despite the company climbing out of a $68 million loss last financial year and returning to profit in the first quarter.
ANZ CEO to chair Bankers Association
ANZ CEO Mike Smith has been announced as the Chairman of the Australian Bankers Association (ABA), with Citi’s Stephen Roberts as Deputy Chairman.
MTAA announces new appointments
MTAA has announced a range of Board and Executive appointments aimed at expanding the fund’s skill base and continuing the fund’s policies of transparency, accountability and best practice in governance.
Westpac restructures
Westpac’s CEO Gail Kelly has announced a new orgainsational structure for the banking group, aimed at accelerating the next phase of its growth strategy.
Fusion on the hunt as Roberts steps down
Fusion Retail Brands is once again on the hunt for a new chief executive after Kevin Roberts announced he will depart the role for family reasons.
Nigel Williams appointed ANZ risk officer
ANZ has announced Nigel Williams as the company's chief risk officer and new member of the ANZ Management Board, reporting directly to ANZ's CEO Mike Smith.
Sir Henry to step down from Fonterra
Dairy giant Fonterra's long serving Chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has announced his intentions to step down from the position at the Co-operative's next AGM.
OMD promotes executive team
Media and communications specialist OMD has announced it has promoted three senior executives to the company's national team.
Cabcharge faces spill after no vote
Cabcharge has been forced to review its executive remuneration packages or face a board spill after shareholders refused the board's offering at the company's AGM.
MLC announces restructure
MLC has announced a restructure of its financial advice business, with Greg Miller stepping down from the position of general manager, MLC Advice Solutions to move to general manager, MLC Direct.
AFR headhunts The Australian's strategic business director
The Australian Financial Review has hired The Australian’s strategic business director Simon Smith, forming part of the The Australian calls an ‘audacious headhunting spree’.
Midwinter announces executive reshuffle
Financial services group Midwinter has announced an executive restructuring after Executive Director Matthew Esler announcer he will be stepping down from the role.
Devonport announced as Toll's new CFO
Grant Devonport has been announced as Toll’s new Chief Financial Officer, after acting in the role since September.