The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has announced that Julia Swanson has been appointed as the MCB Chief Executive Officer. Julia is a passionate and driven tourism and business events professional with over 20 years of experience. In her 9 years with MCB, Ms Swanson has contributed strongly to the growth and success of the organisation in the global business events market. Prior to MCB, she held the role of Area Director of Sales and Marketing VIC/SA/WA with…

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The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) Board has announced that Rebecca East has been appointed as CEO of the College and Garry Stratton has been elected as President.Rebecca has served ACORN as a volunteer on the Board as the Victorian Representative (2014 – 2016), Victorian Director (2016 – 2018) and has led the Board and staff as President for the past 18 months. Rebecca was honoured with a fellowship of the College in 2018. Rebecca completed a Master…

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SAP Australian User Group (SAUG) has announced that their CEO Mark Baker has elected to resign from the company. Mr Baker, who first joined SAUG in February 2012, departs following a long and successful career at the organisation.  “I am truly grateful to Matthew Perry, all past Chairs, the current and past Committee members, our members, and all my SAUG colleagues for the opportunity to have been be part of such a special organisation. As I leave SAUG for a new journey, I do so…

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Ausfilm, Australia’s industry association for screen service businesses responsible for attracting big-budget film and television productions to Australia, has appointed Kate Marks as its Chief Executive Officer. Ms Marks has served as Ausfilm’s Executive Vice President, International Production in the Ausfilm Los Angeles office for the last five years tasked with attracting international production to Australia,…

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The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is the peak business organisation representing manufacturers and suppliers of dental products and has elected a new state President for ADIA New South Wales. Joanne Stanbury will serve a term ending late 2020.   Ms Stanbury is the CEO & Founder of One Dental which has been operating for 16 years, Chair of the ADIA Industry Skills Committee, a Dental Therapist with over 25 years experience in the dental industry in senior management roles,…

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Australia’s leading industry-owned assurance standard for horticulture, Freshcare, has today announced the appointment of CEO, Benjamin Wash, following an extensive search that commenced in August. “On behalf of the Freshcare board I am pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Wash,” said Freshcare Chair Allan Dall.“The newly-created role ensures Freshcare is equipped and resourced to deliver on its continued commitment to be Australia’s leading certification for Australian…

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The Mathematical Association of NSW (MANSW) has announced Karen McDaid as the new President, following their AGM in September. Prior to her appointment, Ms McDaid has been on the executive committee of the Mathematical Association of NSW (MANSW) and the Primary Association for Mathematics since 2002. She was also the Secretary of the association between 2006 and 2014. Ms McDaid has taught all Key Learning Areas in primary schools since 2002 and has taught secondary…

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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Caroline Wilkie as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Wilkie will take up her appointment based in Canberra in mid-February 2020. Ms Wilkie will join the ARA from the Australian Airports Association (AAA), where she has been the CEO since 2010. She brings extensive policy experience to the role, with a strong understanding of the nation-building impact of infrastructure investment and how critical…

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Dan Pawlyk has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Dental Association South Australian Branch.   "As the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Dental Association South Australian Branch, I’m enthusiastic and excited about many of the things we will be working on in the near future to help enable our members and profession to progress and develop," said Mr Pawlyk. "The ADASA is an integral part of the health industry and more…

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Hepatitis NSW CEO Stuart Loveday has announced his retirement in this month's edition of Hepatitis NSW's e-newsletter.  "It is with sadness, but with a great deal of hope and optimism, that I say farewell and thank you, to the communities of people in NSW affected by hepatitis C and hepatitis B, and to the very many friends and colleagues with whom I have worked for the past 25 years," said Mr Loveday. "When I joined the Hepatitis C Council of NSW in October 1994, as Executive…

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