Appointments Olivia Wirth appointed Chair and CEO of Myer Former Qantas executive Olivia Wirth has been appointed as both Chair and CEO of major Australian retailer, Myer.
Appointments Saranne Cooke becomes first female chair of Racing NSW Saranne Cooke has been announced as the first female chair of Racing NSW, as she replaces the long-standing chairman, Russell Balding.
News & Views Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci retires, will be replaced by Amanda Bardwell Brad Banducci, the CEO of supermarket giant Woolworths Group, has announced his retirement, following intense scrutiny in the media.
Agenda Sports Jo Yapp becomes first full-time coach of the Wallaroos With this trailblazing appointment, Jo Yapp is the only female head coach of an Australian senior national team in a major football code.
Appointments Minderoo Foundation appoints new Gender Equality Executive Director Minderoo leader Jacqueline Joudo Larsen commenced as the foundation’s new Gender Equality Executive Director to drive change in Australia.
News & Views Debra Hazelton steps down as chair of AMP AMP has announced that Debra Hazelton will retire as Chair after the company’s AGM. She will be replaced by Mike Hirst.
Appointments Katie Acheson appointed CEO of youth mental health charity batyr Katie Acheson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at Sydney-based youth mental health charity batyr.
Appointments Guardian Australia appoints Karen Middleton as new political editor Joining Guardian Australia, Karen Middleton has over 30 years experience covering federal politics as a reporter, analyst and commentator.
Appointments Kara Collins appointed as Head of DE&I at JLL ANZ Kara Collins has been appointed as JLL Australia and New Zealand’s inaugural Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Appointments Muriel Wymarra appointed as board director at Australian Association of Social Workers The Australian Association of Social Workers has appointed its first Torres Strait Islander woman as a Board Director.
News & Views Guardian political editor Katharine Murphy accepts job in Prime Minister Albanese’s office Australian journalist Katharine Murphy is resigning from her role at Guardian Australia to work in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s office.
News & Views Kim Williams to replace Ita Buttrose as ABC Chair Williams, a former Chief Executive Officer of News Limited, will replace Ita Buttrose whose term as Chair comes to an end in March.
