The Australian Alliance for Data Leadership (AADL) has appointed COO Steve Sinha as Acting Chief Executive Officer as Jodie Sangster departs for IBM Watson.Jodie Sangster leaves her role as AADL and ADMA CEO after seven years spent transforming ADMA. She remains on board to oversee the transition until the end of April.“Jodie has created AADL and transformed ADMA and its sister Associations into what it is today - a highly respected industry partner and destination for…

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Australian Vignerons announced that its CEO Andrew Weeks has resigned to pursue a new opportunity in the wine industry.  Australian Vignerons thanks Andrew for his commitment to the national peak body working on behalf of growers and makers of wine and wishes him all the best in his new appointment. Jo Andrew, the Chair of Australian Vignerons will assume the role of Executive Chair effective on the 1st May 2018 while the Board searches for a suitable successor. Australian…

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The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Professor Deborah Ralston as its new chairperson, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Prof Ralston, who joined the board in July 2016, takes over from Andrew Gale, who will remain a director. Vanguard’s Head of Market Strategy & Communications, Robin Bowerman, will remain deputy chair. Ralston brings an illustrious academic career and longstanding role as a company director…

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Optometry Australia is celebrating its 100-year anniversary since its foundation as the peak professional body for optometrists. Established in 1918, the organisation today continues the founding fathers’ commitment to ensuring that our sector is represented by a national organisation to lead, engage, unite and promote optometry and optometrists to benefit Australian eye health and vision needs.

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Governance Institute of Australia has appointed Warren Baillie President, effective 1 January 2018. Mr Baillie takes the reins ahead of an exciting year as Governance Institute continues its work promoting and facilitating world-class whole-of-organisation governance. “I’m excited by Governance Institute’s new approach,” Mr Baillie said. “We have opened new pathways to membership, and…

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An exciting new working partnership between the Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) and the Australian Gift and Homewares Association (AGHA) will see the launch of new industry events and an upscaling of existing events across Australia commencing in February 2018. Both organisations are peak industry bodies representing thousands of businesses across Australia and this partnership will provide even more opportunities for members in a very cost-effective environment across a broader…

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The Parking Australia President, Sharon Prior, has announced the resignation of Lorraine Duffy as the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, who will be finishing at the end of February. The President acknowledged that Ms Duffy leaves behind an enduring legacy of hard work, tenacity and change during her tenure, which commenced in 2013.  Ms Duffy was Parking Australia’s inaugural CEO and achieved many positive outcomes including, structural reforms, improved…

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Sonja Cronjé has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA). President and Board Chair of CNSA, Jane Campbell, spoke of Cronjé's extensive experience.   "Sonja brings to the role extensive senior management experience in not-for-profit organisations gained across the health, international development and higher education sectors. …

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The CEO of Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), David Malone, has announced his resignation. Mr Malone has accepted a role with the Victorian Government in population health, an area he is passionate about. “It has been a privilege to work with such a great group of people, and to have had the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of primary health care nursing. I'd like to thank the board, staff and members for making my time at APNA so enjoyable and rewarding.…

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The incoming President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR), Dr Lance Lawler, has commenced his two-year term with commitments to highlight the role of radiologists in achieving positive patient outcomes and address the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the profession. Dr Lawler is a former CEO of the Pacific Radiology Group, the largest private medical organisation in New Zealand, with almost 50 branches in New Zealand and…

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Michael Brierley has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Venue Management Association (Asia Pacific). He will begin his duties on January 2, 2018, replacing outgoing Chief Executive Steve Romer. Brierley comes to VMA with a 20-year career in sports management within Australia. He has previously held senior positions with Yachting Australia…

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