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Executive shake-up

Yesterday

New ANZ boss Nuno Matos will start on May 12, having secured an early release from his former employer HSBC.

What to expect from ANZ’s new chief executive Nuno Matos

If the new ANZ boss’ execution mandate turns into executioner, investors will not mind. The first 100 days will be telling.

March

HCF chief executive Sheena Jack in 2018. Jack has been accused of pushing another executive out of the business.

HCF CEO allegedly froze out leadership rival before sacking her

The health insurance giant’s former chief information officer says staff were told she was terminated despite a “vague” investigation yet to be finished.

Executive chairman of WiseTech Richard White’s return to the company was marked by the resignation of independent directors.

ASIC calls in former WiseTech directors to provide evidence

ASIC has begun interview four former WiseTech directors who resigned from the board over a dispute with founder Richard White.

The owner of Dan Murphy’s, Endeavour, is still looking for a permanent replacement for its departed chief executive Steven Donohue.

Endeavour chairman faces restive investors at private meetings

Ari Mervis was appointed executive chairman of the Dan Murphy’s operator after the company could not find a new chief executive. Some shareholders are unhappy.

Andrew Irvine, Mike Vacy-Lyle from CBA and Rachel Slade.

NAB’s $230b business bank crown jewel faces its biggest test yet

Even on the day he was named as the bank’s chief executive, Andrew Irvine knew the barbarians were at the gate. Thirteen months later, they are over the wall.

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NAB chief executive Andrew Irvine knows all about relationship hires. He won one battle and lost one on Monday.

NAB captain’s pick can’t make up for CFO’s shock departure

It’s one in, one out for NAB boss Andrew Irvine as he seeks to prove himself as a top Australian chief executive. Investors are wary.

National Australia Bank has lost two of its key executives, including its chief financial officer who is heading to Westpac.

Westpac poaches NAB’s CFO, adding another Goldman alumni to its ranks

Nathan Goonan is leaving National Australia Bank at the same time as long-time executive and the head of its business banking division, Rachel Slade.

TEG operates Ticketek, the dominant ticketing provider in the country. It is responsible for ticketing almost every major event including the Taylor Swift Era’s tour and the NRL Premiership.

Ticketek owner TEG mired in workplace allegations amid CEO reshuffle

A senior lawyer at TEG distributed a 23-page letter alleging serious workplace problems where managers humiliated and overworked staff before quitting.

Richard White’s WiseTech is looking for another chief people officer.

WiseTech loses its top HR exec again amid White scandal

WiseTech is again searching for a top human resources executive after its new recruit resigned less than two months into the role.

Myer chief executive Olivia Wirth has announced an overhaul of her management team to position the retailer for growth.

Wirth reshapes Myer with sweeping changes to executive team

The department store told investors it had hired four new executives and was replacing its CFO as it takes control of Just Jeans and four other brands.

PolyNovo chairman David Williams in Melbourne on Tuesday as he defended his conduct following the departure of chief executive Swami Raote.

David Williams says he makes no apologies for ‘aggressive’ style

The outspoken investment banker is the chairman of PolyNovo. The burns treatment company’s chief executive is leaving after a falling out with the board.

Westpac’s retail banking boss Jason Yetton will depart.

Westpac’s head of retail banking to depart

Jason Yetton’s exit comes after the company last year appointed his leadership rival, Anthony Miller, as its chief executive.

CEO Geoff Jones is expected to step back into an exec chair role.

TEG executive search comes amid ‘toxic’ culture at ticketing giant

Former employees said members of TEG’s senior management had created an environment of fear – bullying staff and displaying volatile temper.

It’s five-years since Richard Branson was among Virgin investors wiped out in its administration.

Virgin’s new boss flies in with strict instructions

Is “nothing silly” what Dave Emerson, the incoming boss of Australia’s No.2 airline, wants to hear? It doesn’t matter.

February

Brad Banducci, Woolworths CEO.

Brad Banducci in pole position to lead Ticketek-owner TEG

The Woolworths executive is among a handful of top executives being canvassed for the role by executive search outfit Egon Zehnder.

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Geoff Jones’ association with TEG began in 2007 when he was appointed CEO of Ticketek.

Ticketek-owner TEG casts the net wide for new CEO search

Geoff Jones is at the helm but sources said the long-serving chief executive is coveting an executive chairman role.

Mark Chudek was poached by the buyout firm in 2021.

Affinity Equity Partners operative Mark Chudek named partner

Chudek will report to the firm’s Asia partners, led by founding chairman and managing partner KY Tang.

A Qatar Airways Boeing 777, the same type of aircraft that Virgin will use to fly services to Doha and Europe.

ACCC gives the nod to Virgin’s Qatar-backed international flights

In a draft determination, the competition watchdog said the plan to resume long-haul services using leased planes would benefit travellers.

Virgin Australia chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka told her management team she still intended to leave the airline.

Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka tells her team she still plans to go

The Bain Capital-owned airline has also failed to appoint two high-profile former bankers to its board despite announcing they would join almost two years ago.

Westpac’s Anthony Miller and Nell Hutton, CBA’s Andrew Hinchliff and ANZ’s Clare Morgan all have Goldman Sachs on their CVs.

Goldman Sachs alumni are taking over banking

From Westpac’s Anthony Miller to Commonwealth Bank’s Andrew Hinchliff, the Wall Street giant is well represented on Australian bank executives’ CVs.

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