Nov 2024: Board, Chief Executive, and Executive Updates

Ah, November in the land Down Under. The month Australian businesses gear up for the festive season, and the corporate world gets a little more … spirited. The HR departments are on high alert, ensuring that fun for one isn't a disaster for another. Have you received THAT email yet? November is also awards season in the business world. From startups to established giants, everyone is vying for that coveted trophy. It's like the Oscars but with more PowerPoint presentations and fewer acceptance speeches.

So, here's to November in Australian business: a month of hustle, bustle, and a whole lot of fun! Cheers to the deals, the parties, and to breaking out the sunscreen.

Now, let's dive into the NED and C-suite moves for the final time in 2024 in the last Word on the Street for the year. We'll be back in 2025 feeling refreshed, sun-drenched, and raring to get into the new year!

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Joanne Gorton announced as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Australia. Mark van Dyck appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Domino’s Pizza.

Rob Johnston appointed as acting Chief Executive Officer at GROW Inc.

Scott Marshall appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Hardware Group (IHG).

Graeme Legh appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Kelsian.

Stuart Gale appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Meteoric Resources.

Angelo Scasserra appointed as Chief Executive Officer at CapitaLand Investment.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Brad Cooper named as Chair of GROW Inc.

Bruce Clement named as the new Chair of Horizon Oil.

Wayne Spanner appointed as Chair of Resimac.

Lain Jager was appointed Director of a2Milk.

Dave Forsey was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Accent Group.

Allison Yorston appointed as Director at AFT Pharmaceuticals.

Tonianne Dwyer appointed as Director of AUB Group.

Paul Weedon appointed Director of Ausgold. 

Bruce McFadzean appointed as Non-Executive Director at Bannerman.

Alicia Sherwood appointed as Director at Core Lithium.

Penny Winn appointed as Non-Executive Director of Endeavour.

Peter Hardy also appointed as Non-Executive Director of Endeavour.

Dr Jenny Fagg was appointed Director of Ingenia.

Ross Oliver appointed Director of Legacy Iron.

Kathy Connell was appointed as Non-Executive Director at Opthea. 

Jane Lloyd was appointed as Director of Region Group.

OTHER EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Ruwanie Dias appointed as Head of Investments at ANZ Staff Super.

Leanne McDougall has commenced as interim Chief Risk Officer at the ASX.

Mark Mitchell appointed Chief Operating Officer of Ausgold.

Naomi Verloop appointed Chief Financial Officer of Bubs.

Rahul Bharara appointed as Chief Investment Officer at CapitaLand Investment.

David Andrews stepped down as Managing Director of Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers.

Bernie Dean appointed as Chief Strategy Officer at Cbus Super.

Dorian Devers promoted to Chief Development and Major Projects Officer at Contact Energy.

Jonathan Green appointed as General Manager, Superannuation at Fiducian.

Harry Moore appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at First Sentier Investors.

Kylie Eagle appointed as Chief People Officer at Fletcher Building.

Michael Butler appointed as Chief Information Officer at Fletcher Building.

Chris Brookman appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Fortitude Investment Partners.

Eric Finnell appointed as Managing Director for Australia at GAM Investments.

Enda Mahoney appointed as General Manager of Technology and Data at JANA.

Stefano Tognon appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer and Executive General Manager of Finance at Latitude.

Andy Thomson appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Meteoric Resources.

Brian Tabolt appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Group Head of Finance at Newmont.

Lavanya Chandrashekar appointed as Chief Financial Officer at News Corp.

David Macri appointed as Executive Director and co-Portfolio Manager at Northstar Impact Funds.

James MacNevin appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Perpetual.

Michael McQueen appointed as General Manager of Investments at Prime Super.

Jeremy Johnson appointed as General Manager, Operations at Prime Super.

Robert Babb appointed as General Manager of Risk and Compliance at Prime Super.

Ning Yang promoted to General Manager of Finance at Prime Super.

Peter Ganza appointed Acting Chief Operating Officer at Ramelius.

Deborah Potts to step down as Chief Member Officer at Rest Super.

Elaine Campbell appointed as Chief Legal, Governance and External Relations Officer at SkyCity Entertainment.

EXECUTIVE RETIREMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Brad Karp departed as Managing Director, Australia client group, from AllianceBernstein.

Hamish Treleaven stepped down as Chief Risk Officer at the ASX.

Shawn Blackmore steps down as Chief Retirement Officer from AustralianSuper.

Rod Greenaway stepped down as Chief Technology Officer at Australian Retirement Trust.

Brendan D'Souza stepped down as Head of Data and Integration at Australian Retirement Trust.

Gerhard Ziems resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategic Investment at Coronado.

Don Meij to retire as Chief Executive Officer of Domino’s Pizza.

Joe Locandro resigned as Chief Information Officer from Fletcher Building.

Mathew Keeley stepped down as Chief Executive Officer at GROW Inc.

Maria Lykouras exits as Chief Executive Officer from JBWere.

Clint Feuerherdt to step as Chief Executive Officer of Kelsian.

Kirsten Morton resigned as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Magellan Financial.

Jason Komadina stepped down as Chief Commercial Officer at MLC Asset Management.

Christine Parker to retire as Group Executive, Human Resources from Westpac.

Susan Panuccio resigned as Chief Financial Officer at News Corp.

Sam Mosse departing as Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer from Perpetual.

Duncan Coutts resigned as Chief Operating Officer at Ramelius.

Charlie Nowaczek stepped down as Chief Operating Officer from Serko.

Blair Turnbull resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Tower.

BOARD RETIREMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Rebecca Haagsma resigned as Director of Domain.

Kevin Murphy resigned as Director from the board of EML Payments Limited.

Sue Klose to retire as Director of Envirosuite.

Bruce Buchanan resigned as Non-Executive Director at Guzman y Gomez.

Jens Eckstein resigned as Director of Imugene.

Clark Davey resigned as Director of Karoon Energy.

Aneek Mamik resigned as Director from the Latitude Group.

Selwyn Pellett resigned as Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director from EROAD.

Colin McIntyre retired as Director from the board of Pantoro.

Warren Mcleland remains as the Deputy Chair while stepping down as Chair of Resimac.

Gary Gensler to depart as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

David Liddy retired as Non-Executive Director from Steadfast.

Lindsay Mann retired as Director of the board at WAM Capital.

Audette Exel retired as Non-Executive Director from Westpac.

Dr Nora Scheinkestel also retired as Non-Executive Director from Westpac.