Executive and non-Executive Updates, March 2024

In March 2024, the Australian executive search landscape noticeably shifted towards prioritising digital proficiency and sustainability leadership. With businesses continuing to lean into digital transformation and environmental responsibility initiatives, executive roles are evolving to require a blend of traditional leadership skills with a solid understanding of enabling technology and sustainable practices.

This shift reflects an increasingly widespread move towards ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) appointments, positioning Australia as a keen participant in the drive for more sustainably oriented and technologically adept leadership. Diversity and inclusion remain central to executive search, with many regional organisations seeking leaders who can foster inclusive cultures and innovation through diverse perspectives to navigate complex global challenges better and drive long-term business success.

We hope you enjoy the March 2024 "WOTS," a digest of executive and non-executive changes proudly curated by the team at Morgan Young. We send our best wishes to all the executives who started new career and life chapters last month.?

As always, we're here to answer questions or share deeper insights if you need, please message us anytime, and we'll set up a time to talk.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Izzy Silva?appointed as Chief Executive Officer of?Acclime.?

James Palmer appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of 29Metals.

Nick Traber appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Fletcher Building.

Ross Lees appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Growthpoint.

Paul Anderson is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Healius.

Olivia Wirth appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair of Myer Holdings Limited.

Jo Townsend?appointed Chief Executive Officer of?NZ Superannuation.?

Jeff Peters appointed as Managing Director of Platinum Asset Management Limited.

Jelena Stevanovic?appointed Chief Executive Officer of?Platypus Asset Management.?

Dini Soulio?appointed Chief Executive Officer of?Super SA.

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BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Ari Mervis appointed as Chair of Endeavour.

Neville Mitchell appointed as Chair?of Fisher & Paykel.

Barbara Chapman appointed as acting Chair of Fletcher Building.

Philip Lowe?announced as Chair of?Future Generation Australia.

Brett Paton appointed as Chair of Murray Cod Australia.

Philip Bainbridge appointed as Chair of Sims Limited.

Heith MacKay-Cruise appointed as Chair of Southern Cross Media.

David Goldstein appointed Non-Executive Director of AMA Group.

Ray Smith-Roberts also appointed Non-Executive Director of AMA Group.

Helen Rowell appointed as an Independent Director of the Australian Retirement Trust.

Dr Martin Parkinson appointed as an Independent Director of the Australian Retirement Trust.

Sally Martin appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Beach Energy.

Abi Cleland appointed as Non-Executive Director of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

Don Lindsay appointed as Non-Executive Director of BHP.

Ronnie Beevor appointed as Non-Executive Director of Champion Iron.

Rob Cole appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Cleanaway Waste.

Gerrard Schmid appointed as Non-Executive Director of Computershare.

Katie McNamara appointed as Non-Executive Director of Eagers Automotive.

Patryk Kania appointed as Non-Executive Director of EMVision Medical.

Peter Margin appointed as Non-Executive Director of Endeavour.

Richard Kimber appointed as an Independent Director of Energy One.

Cameron Kinloch appointed as Non-Executive Director of EROAD.

Jenelle Webster appointed as Non-Executive Director of EVT Limited.

Lisa Scenna appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Ingenia.

Dr Karen Lloyd appointed as Non-Executive Director of Genesis Minerals.

David Joyce appointed as Non-Executive Director of NRW Holdings Limited.

Matthew Fry appointed as Non-Executive Director of Paradigm Pharmaceuticals.

Dawne Hickton appointed an Independent Director of Piedmont Lithium.

Jason Conroy appointed as a Non- Executive Director of PRW Holdings.

Adrienne Parker appointed as Non-Executive Director of Resolute Mining.

Deanna Carpenter appointed as an Non-Executive Director of Spartan Resources.

Emilia Chisango appointed as Non-Executive Director of Zimplats.

David Thodey elected as the 19th Chancellor of the University of Sydney.

OTHER EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Justin Bailey?appointed as Chief Investment Officer at?Arena REIT.

Mark Somlyay appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Aura Energy.

George Saoud appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer of Bapcor.

Doug Warden appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer of Core Lithium.

Nancy Guay appointed as Chief Technical Officer of Evolution Mining.

Merran Edwards appointed as Chief Financial Officer of GPT Group.

Kate Koch appointed as Chief Financial Officer of IDP Education.

Michael Edwin?appointed Chief Financial Officer at?iExtend.?

Paul Murray?appointed Chief Investment Officer at?legalsuper.?

Alison O'Neill?appointed Chief Investment Officer at?MFS Investment Management.?

Mark Heaven?appointed as Chief Operating Officer of?Payton Capital.?

Lorna Stewart appointed as Chief Risk Officer of the Praemium.

Janelle McQueen-Paice?appointed Chief Experience Officer at?Selfwealth.?

Cameron McDonald?appointed Chief Technology Officer at?Selfwealth.?

Andrew McPherson appointed as Chief Information Officer of SkyCity.

Dean Tognella appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Superloop.

Dr Darren Patti appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer of Telix.

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EXECUTIVE RETIREMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Ronald Delia retired as Chief Executive Officer of Amcor.

Shirley In’t Veld retired as a Non-Executive Director of APA Group Limited and APA Infrastructure Limited.

Graeme Bevans retired as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Atlas Arteria.

Laura Ruffles resigned as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer ANZ, Asia and Europe of Corporate Travel Management.

Peter Vlerick resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Keypath Education.

Mark Weaver resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Peter Warren Automotive.

Robbie Cook resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Star Entertainment.

Adam Rytenskild resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Tabcorp.

Alexis Harrison?resigned as Chief Member Officer at?Equipsuper?Superannuation Fund.

Paul Evans resigned as Chief Financial Officer of Imdex.

Ashley Conn resigned as Chief Financial Officer of McMillian Shakespeare.

Dr Steven Farrugia retired as Chief Technology Officer from Nanosonics.

Claire Fidler resigned as Executive Director and Company Secretary of National Storage.

Rachel Rees resigned as Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary of Peninsula Energy.

Julie Amey resigned as Chief Financial Officer of SkyCity.

Christina Katsibouba resigned as Group Chief Financial Officer of Star Entertainment.

Bruce McWilliam resigned as Commercial Director of Seven West Media.

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BOARD RETIREMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Patrick Strange?announced his retirement as Board Chair of Auckland Airport.

Yasmin Anita Allen resigned as an independent Non-Executive Director from Cochlear.

Andrea Hall resigned as a Non-Executive Director of Core Lithium.

Penny Bingham-Hall resigned as a Non-Executive Director from Dexus Funds Management Limited.

Craig Williams retired as a Non-Executive Director from Liontown Resources.

Geoff Brunsdon?stepped down as Chair of?Metlife.?

Sir Brian Pomeroy to retire as Non-Executive Director of QBE.

Jann Skinner also to retire as Non-Executive Director of QBE.