Yesterday
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.