The Australian Bankers’ Association resolved to nominate ANZ Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott as Chair at its Annual General Meeting in early December. Mr Elliott will succeed current Chair of the ABA, National Australia Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Andrew Thorburn. Commenting on the nomination Mr Elliott said: “The banking industry is working hard to build trust with customers, the community and with federal and state politicians on all sides. While we have made significant…

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The Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) today announced the appointment of its first full-time CEO. Laurie Patton takes on this role following an extensive career in media, IT and event management. For the past three years he has been CEO / Executive Director of Internet Australia, the NFP peak body representing the interests of Internet users.   Welcoming Mr Patton, ASCA…

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Direct flights from Singapore and New Zealand are just one reason why Canberra was selected as the first Australian destination for the significant i-CREATE conference in August 2019. The 13th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATE) will bring 500 delegates to Canberra from the Asia and Pacific region.

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Science & Technology Australia (STA) has elected three new leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to its Board, to represent scientists and technologists working in a range of disciplines. The newest Board members are: Professor Rebecca Ritchie, Medical and Cognitive Sciences Representative Dr Katherine Daffron, Aquatic Sciences Representative Ms Kylie Ahern, General Representative 

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CPA Australia yesterday announced nine new Directors have been elected by the member-appointed Representative Council. They are: Ric De Santi, Robyn Erskine, Merran Kelsall, Helen Lorigan, Jon Scriven, Rosemary Sinclair, Caroline Spencer, Peter Wilson and Chin Aik Wong.  Peter Wilson has been elected as the new President and Chairman of the Board of CPA Australia, while Merran Kelsall and Chin Aik Wong have…

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Brendan Pearson will step down as the Chief Executive of the Minerals Council of Australia next month after more than nine years in senior roles with the organisation. Brendan has been Chief Executive since January 2014, having earlier served as Deputy Chief Executive. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the MCA membership more generally, I would express my appreciation for Brendan’s contribution to the work of the…

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The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) announced that Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA will become the next national president of the AIIA. Allan Gyngell is already a leader in the Australian international relations community. He is an honorary professor in the…

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CEDA National Chairman Paul McClintock AO said Melinda was chosen after an extensive and extremely competitive selection process.“Melinda is an outstanding choice, bringing a wealth of experience from both an economics and business background,” he said.

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The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Cindy Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the national peak body.  After a comprehensive recruitment process, the AASW Board is delighted that Cindy will…

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Venue Management Association {Asia and Pacific} Limited (VMA) President, Steve Harper CFE, has today announced that VMA Chief Executive Steve Romer has tendered his resignation from the organisation after three and a half years in the position.  Harper says that while it is disappointing to lose Romer, the VMA Board wishes him well in his new endeavours. Harper stated, “Steve leaves on a high, with the VMA now elevated to a new level of professionalism, along with the delivery of significant…

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Australian Pipelines and Gas Association President Shaun Reardon is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Davies to the role of Chief Executive of the association. After spending the previous nine years with the association in various policy roles, most recently as National Policy Manager, Mr Davies has a profound understanding of the many issues affecting pipeline operations and gas markets, Dr Reardon said. “The APGA Board is delighted that Steve will be taking over the…

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