Revealed: how the pandemic changed the face of Australia’s CEOs

During the coronavirus crisis, boards took a more conservative approach to CEO appointments, opting for candidates who offered stability and had a solid knowledge of the company.

The COVID-19 crisis influenced the appointment of new CEOs last year. Arsineh Houspian

Natasha BoddyWork & Careers reporter

Feb 5, 2021 – 12.15am

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Meet the face of Australia’s top chief executives in the time of coronavirus.

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Natasha BoddyWork & Careers reporterNatasha Boddy is Work & Careers reporter with The Australian Financial Review. She was previously a homepage editor and online producer.