After nine years in the role, David Bell, chief executive of the Australian Bankers Association (ABA), is stepping down.
ABA chairman Ralph Norris thanked Bell for his service during "a challenge time for the industry and the association".
Bell, who has indicated he is on the lookout for another role, will stay on with the ABA until his successor is appointed and transitioned into the role.
However Bell still has plenty to do before his relinquishes the chair.
"While I have announced that I am stepping down, there still remains a lot of
work for the ABA to do making sure that the numerous regulatory proposals and
Parliamentary Committee reviews are dealt with in the best possible way. I will
continue working at full speed on these issues," Bell said.
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19 July 2009
Institute of Actuaries on the hunt for new CEO
The Institute of Actuaries of Australia has begun the search for a new chief executive, following the resignation of John Maroney after three years in the chair.
Maroney is leaving the Institute to take up an appointment by the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland, as a member of the secretariat of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors. In this role he will play a leading part in developing many of the initiatives agreed at the recent G20 summit aimed at strengthening the prudential oversight of the global insurance market.
Institute president Trevor Thompson said Maroney's appointment reflects the favourable profile of the Australian actuarial profession globally, and thanked him for his contribution to the industry during his time as CEO.
With Maroney set to take up his new role in September, the Institute is now seeking his successor.
Maroney is leaving the Institute to take up an appointment by the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland, as a member of the secretariat of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors. In this role he will play a leading part in developing many of the initiatives agreed at the recent G20 summit aimed at strengthening the prudential oversight of the global insurance market.
Institute president Trevor Thompson said Maroney's appointment reflects the favourable profile of the Australian actuarial profession globally, and thanked him for his contribution to the industry during his time as CEO.
With Maroney set to take up his new role in September, the Institute is now seeking his successor.
21 June 2009
Dieticians Association appoints new president
The Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA) has elected Advanced Accredited Practising Dietician, Julie Dundon, as president.
Dundon is the director of Nutrition Professionals Australia, a nutrition practice based in Adelaide, and has previously served as vice-president and as a director on the DAA Board.
She replaces former president Julie Hulcombe.
On her appointment, Dundon said she looks forward to working with members to improve and advocate for nutrition at all levels.
DAA CEO Claire Hewat said, "Julie's wide range of dietetic experience and her previous involvement with DAA, her professionalism and enthusiasm will be an asset to the association. We look forward to working with Julie over the next two years in her rle as DAA president."
Dundon is the director of Nutrition Professionals Australia, a nutrition practice based in Adelaide, and has previously served as vice-president and as a director on the DAA Board.
She replaces former president Julie Hulcombe.
On her appointment, Dundon said she looks forward to working with members to improve and advocate for nutrition at all levels.
DAA CEO Claire Hewat said, "Julie's wide range of dietetic experience and her previous involvement with DAA, her professionalism and enthusiasm will be an asset to the association. We look forward to working with Julie over the next two years in her rle as DAA president."
04 June 2009
New president represents future of the Australian Institute of Architects
The newly elected national president of the Australian Institute of Architects represents the future of the Australian architecture profession.
Melinda Dodson of GHD Architects in Canberra at 39 becomes the youngest person ever to take the role of national president, and only the second female to hold this office. Louise Cox, the current head of the world's peak architecture body, the International Union of Architects, was the first female president. Dodson succeeds Sydney architect Howard Tanner.
During her career, Dodson has worked in practices in both Adelaide and Canberra, including a number of years with award-winning firm Alastair Swayn Architects. She has managed both large and small architectural projects in the areas of health, education, commercial offices, interior fit-outs and campus planning. She has been active in the Institute's ACT Chapter, receiving the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Young Architect Prize in 2005.
As national president, Dodson's key priorities for the Institute and profession over the coming 12 months are to focus on the development of:
"To turn this around requires vision, leadership and effective action, and as leaders of a GHG-intensive industry, architects have a responsibility to act. Through the creative process, we can provide architectural solutions that sustain long-term human health and wellbeing," Dodson says.
She also believes that Australian cities must address the ceaseless suburban sprawl, which, coupled with other consumer trends, continues to increase carbon emissions.
"We seek 'smart growth' of our cities, such as urban infill. All new and existing buildings must work with our climate, not fight it. It's essential that, as the trend towards bigger and bigger houses continues, we all ask ourselves – how much is enough?"
Melinda Dodson of GHD Architects in Canberra at 39 becomes the youngest person ever to take the role of national president, and only the second female to hold this office. Louise Cox, the current head of the world's peak architecture body, the International Union of Architects, was the first female president. Dodson succeeds Sydney architect Howard Tanner.
During her career, Dodson has worked in practices in both Adelaide and Canberra, including a number of years with award-winning firm Alastair Swayn Architects. She has managed both large and small architectural projects in the areas of health, education, commercial offices, interior fit-outs and campus planning. She has been active in the Institute's ACT Chapter, receiving the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Young Architect Prize in 2005.
As national president, Dodson's key priorities for the Institute and profession over the coming 12 months are to focus on the development of:
- Sustainable cities and architecture;
- Effective contract and project partnerships;
- Support for young/emerging and female architects; and,
- A fostering of the Institute and architecture community working in Australia and offshore.
"To turn this around requires vision, leadership and effective action, and as leaders of a GHG-intensive industry, architects have a responsibility to act. Through the creative process, we can provide architectural solutions that sustain long-term human health and wellbeing," Dodson says.
She also believes that Australian cities must address the ceaseless suburban sprawl, which, coupled with other consumer trends, continues to increase carbon emissions.
"We seek 'smart growth' of our cities, such as urban infill. All new and existing buildings must work with our climate, not fight it. It's essential that, as the trend towards bigger and bigger houses continues, we all ask ourselves – how much is enough?"
Dr Andrew Pesce elected AMA president
Sydney obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Andrew Pesce has been elected Federal president of the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
Dr Pesce works both in private practice and in the public hospital system, where he is clinical director of Women's Health at Sydney West Area Health Service and chair of the Westmead Hospital Medical Staff Council. He is president of the National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and has served on the AMA's Federal Council and Executive.
He replaces Dr Rosanna Capolingua who retires after two years as AMA president.
Melbourne orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gary Speck and Coonabarabran GP Aniello Iannuzzi also stood for the presidency.
Dr Pesce was elected for a 12 month term.
Since his election, Dr Pesce has been outspoken on the need for the AMA and the government to work more cooperatively together.
Also elected was Dr Steven Hambleton as vice president of AMA, Dr Roderick McRae as chair of Council, and Dr Peter Garcia-Webb was elected treasurer.
Dr Pesce works both in private practice and in the public hospital system, where he is clinical director of Women's Health at Sydney West Area Health Service and chair of the Westmead Hospital Medical Staff Council. He is president of the National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and has served on the AMA's Federal Council and Executive.
He replaces Dr Rosanna Capolingua who retires after two years as AMA president.
Melbourne orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gary Speck and Coonabarabran GP Aniello Iannuzzi also stood for the presidency.
Dr Pesce was elected for a 12 month term.
Since his election, Dr Pesce has been outspoken on the need for the AMA and the government to work more cooperatively together.
Also elected was Dr Steven Hambleton as vice president of AMA, Dr Roderick McRae as chair of Council, and Dr Peter Garcia-Webb was elected treasurer.
05 May 2009
New CEO for vegetable industry peak body
Richard Mulcahy has been appointed as the new CEO of AUSVEG, the national peak industry body representing the interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers.
He replaces interim CEO Robert Lawler, who led AUSVEG for the last 12 months as it adopted a new constitution.
"I am determined to do everything I can to provide help to Australia's vegetable growers who are facing increasing challenges due to the global financial crisis, extreme weather events and global competition," Mulcahy said.
Mulcahy is a former parliamentary representative with nearly two decades of experience in employer associations. Elected as the Member for Molonglo in the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory in 2004, Mulcahy has held numerous portfolios including Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the ACT in 2006 and Shadow Treasurer from 2004 to 2006.
Prior to serving as an elected representative, he was national executive director of the Australian Hotels Association from 1992 to 2003, and also served as CEO of the Confectionary Manufacturers of Australia, and as principal personal assistant to the former Premier of Victoria, the late Sir Rupert Hamer.
Mulcahy will be formally introduced to the industry at the Vegetable Industry Conference in Melbourne from 4-6 May.
He replaces interim CEO Robert Lawler, who led AUSVEG for the last 12 months as it adopted a new constitution.
"I am determined to do everything I can to provide help to Australia's vegetable growers who are facing increasing challenges due to the global financial crisis, extreme weather events and global competition," Mulcahy said.
Mulcahy is a former parliamentary representative with nearly two decades of experience in employer associations. Elected as the Member for Molonglo in the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory in 2004, Mulcahy has held numerous portfolios including Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the ACT in 2006 and Shadow Treasurer from 2004 to 2006.
Prior to serving as an elected representative, he was national executive director of the Australian Hotels Association from 1992 to 2003, and also served as CEO of the Confectionary Manufacturers of Australia, and as principal personal assistant to the former Premier of Victoria, the late Sir Rupert Hamer.
Mulcahy will be formally introduced to the industry at the Vegetable Industry Conference in Melbourne from 4-6 May.
04 May 2009
New chairman of SPAA appointed
Sharyn Long has been appointed chair of the Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals Association of Australia (SPAA).
Long succeeds Graeme Colley, who held the position of chair and oversaw the association's rapid over the last two years. Colley will now hold the position of vice-chair of SPAA.
Long has been a director of SPAA since December 2005, and has been instrumental in the development of the SMSF Specialised Auditor designation and Code of Professional Conduct. She also chairs the recently formed Professional Standards Committee and is an active member on the National Conference committee. She founded Sharyn Long Chartered Accountants in 1993, and has spent most of her professional career specialising in superannuation. She is an accredited SMSF Specialist Auditor and a SMSF Specialist Advisor.
Established to represent professional advisers providing advice on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), SPAA is entering its sixth year of operation.
Long succeeds Graeme Colley, who held the position of chair and oversaw the association's rapid over the last two years. Colley will now hold the position of vice-chair of SPAA.
Long has been a director of SPAA since December 2005, and has been instrumental in the development of the SMSF Specialised Auditor designation and Code of Professional Conduct. She also chairs the recently formed Professional Standards Committee and is an active member on the National Conference committee. She founded Sharyn Long Chartered Accountants in 1993, and has spent most of her professional career specialising in superannuation. She is an accredited SMSF Specialist Auditor and a SMSF Specialist Advisor.
Established to represent professional advisers providing advice on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), SPAA is entering its sixth year of operation.
24 April 2009
Omega-3 Centre appoints new executive director
The Omega-3 Centre (O3C), an Australian and New Zealand health association, has appointed Andrea Mortensen as its new executive director.
Mortensen, who replaces Monique Cashion, has worked in senior corporate nutrition roles for many years, leading Meat and Livestock Australia's renowned nutrition marketing and R&D programs, as well as undertaking nutrition consultancy roles in consumer and healthcare commuications and public affairs.
On Mortensen's appointment, Professor Ian Brown, chairperson of the O3C, said, "Andrea's background in nutrition and dietetics and breadth of industry experience will ensure the O3C continues to strengthen its position as the leading authority on omega-3s, as well as drive awareness of the health benefits of optimal intakes of omega-3s."
Mortensen will play a key role in the development and implementation of communication programs this year, with a focus on maternal and infant health, and ensure the O3C's position and scientific comunications are represented at a regulatory level.
The O3C has also reappointed five scientific advisers to ensure the organisation remains up to date with the latest research and regulations:
Mortensen, who replaces Monique Cashion, has worked in senior corporate nutrition roles for many years, leading Meat and Livestock Australia's renowned nutrition marketing and R&D programs, as well as undertaking nutrition consultancy roles in consumer and healthcare commuications and public affairs.
On Mortensen's appointment, Professor Ian Brown, chairperson of the O3C, said, "Andrea's background in nutrition and dietetics and breadth of industry experience will ensure the O3C continues to strengthen its position as the leading authority on omega-3s, as well as drive awareness of the health benefits of optimal intakes of omega-3s."
Mortensen will play a key role in the development and implementation of communication programs this year, with a focus on maternal and infant health, and ensure the O3C's position and scientific comunications are represented at a regulatory level.
The O3C has also reappointed five scientific advisers to ensure the organisation remains up to date with the latest research and regulations:
- Professor Andy Sinclair, Deakin University – Scientific Adviser, Research
- Dr Laurence Eyres, Auckland University – Scientific Adviser, Lipid Chemistry
- Dr David Roberts, formerly Australian Food and Grocery Council – Scientific Adviser, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- Dr Peter Nichols, CSIRO Food Futures Flagship – Scientific Adviser, Seafood
- Wendy Morgan – Scientific Adviser, Nutrition.
20 April 2009
Property Council of Australia elects new president
Grocon CEO Daniel Grollo has been elected the new national president of the Property Council of Australia.
Grollo takes over from Victor Hoog Antink, CEO of DEXUS Property Group, who had previously served a two-year term and stepped back into the chair following the departure of GPT boss, Nic Lyons.
"Victor very kindly took on the Presidency in October 2008 to ensure the Property Council styed totally focused on advocating the property sector's interests as the economic downturn took hold," Grollo said.
He said the Property Council has a very clear agenda for speeding up the recovery of the property sector, with government engagement a high priority.
"The global financial crisis has awakened politicians to the needs of the investors who create jobs and retirement security for Australians. The key issues for the new Property Council board are restoring liquidity, reducing taxes, cutting red tape, nation-building investment and moderning property investment vehicles," Grollo said.
A new Property Council national board was elected last week, comprising:
Grollo takes over from Victor Hoog Antink, CEO of DEXUS Property Group, who had previously served a two-year term and stepped back into the chair following the departure of GPT boss, Nic Lyons.
"Victor very kindly took on the Presidency in October 2008 to ensure the Property Council styed totally focused on advocating the property sector's interests as the economic downturn took hold," Grollo said.
He said the Property Council has a very clear agenda for speeding up the recovery of the property sector, with government engagement a high priority.
"The global financial crisis has awakened politicians to the needs of the investors who create jobs and retirement security for Australians. The key issues for the new Property Council board are restoring liquidity, reducing taxes, cutting red tape, nation-building investment and moderning property investment vehicles," Grollo said.
A new Property Council national board was elected last week, comprising:
- Victor Hoog Antink, CEO, DEXUS Property Group
- Ian Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Perron Group
- Andrew Bird, Director and Chief Investment Officer Property, AMP Capital Investors
- Daryl Browning, Chief Executive Officer, ISPT Pty Ltd
- Carolyn Chudleigh, Partner, Holding Redlich
- Rod Fehring, CEO, Lend Lease Prime Life
- Mark Ford, Chairman, Cbus Property
- Justin Hazell, Principal, Holcon
- Denis Hickey, CEO Residential, Stockland
- David Hutton, CEO Lend Lease Retail and Communities – Asia Pacific, Lend Lease
- Bob Jordan, Managing Director Australia and New Zealand, Westfield Group
- Mitchell Nielsen, Managing Director, Indigo
- Michael O'Brien, Acting CEO and COO, The GPT Group
- Darren Steinberg, Head of Property, Colonial First State Global Asset Management
- David Wooldford, Chief Executive/MD Austrlaia, Knight Frank (Australia) Pty Ltd.
14 April 2009
REIA elects new President
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has elected a new President, David Airey.
Airey is currently Deputy President of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), and is a licensed agent and auctioneer with over 30 years experience in the real estate industry. He joined the REIA Board in 2006, and was elected Deputy President in 2008.
Airey replaces Noel Dyett, who has held the role of President since 2007, while the role of Deputy President will now be filled by Chris McGregor, who is an REIA Board member and has served on the Real Estate Institue of Tasmania Board sine 1989.
As his first order of business, Airey has the banks in his sights.
"The issue of housing affordability will remain high on the REIA agenda. While the Federal Government and the Reserve Bank of Australia are responding to affordability issues, I will be urging banks to also play their role following the decision by some of the banks not to pass on this week's RBA cut in full," he said.
"The RBA does not cut interest rates without reason, they are doing what they see fit to take the financial pressure off households around Australia and to address the global economic crisis. This week's decision by the RBA to cut official interest rates should have been welcome news for those contemplating home ownership and existing home owners," Airey said.
Airey is currently Deputy President of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), and is a licensed agent and auctioneer with over 30 years experience in the real estate industry. He joined the REIA Board in 2006, and was elected Deputy President in 2008.
Airey replaces Noel Dyett, who has held the role of President since 2007, while the role of Deputy President will now be filled by Chris McGregor, who is an REIA Board member and has served on the Real Estate Institue of Tasmania Board sine 1989.
As his first order of business, Airey has the banks in his sights.
"The issue of housing affordability will remain high on the REIA agenda. While the Federal Government and the Reserve Bank of Australia are responding to affordability issues, I will be urging banks to also play their role following the decision by some of the banks not to pass on this week's RBA cut in full," he said.
"The RBA does not cut interest rates without reason, they are doing what they see fit to take the financial pressure off households around Australia and to address the global economic crisis. This week's decision by the RBA to cut official interest rates should have been welcome news for those contemplating home ownership and existing home owners," Airey said.
13 April 2009
Peak body for building industry appoints new CEO
The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) has appointed a new CEO, Robert Hunt.
Hunt joins the AIB after several years in senior managemnet positions with organisations such as the Australian Medical Association and Medicines Australia.
AIB national president, Patrick Toomey, said Hunt's appointment is a significant step forward for the Institute.
"The AIB's Board has set an ambitious business plan for the Institute over the next three years and Hunt's appointment is crucial for the successful implementation of this plan," Toomey said.
Speaking at the Institute's recent Council meeting, Hunt said, "The AIB has an important role to play in the building and construction industry and I believe it crucial, at this time, that the Institute continues to provide strong support to its members and the industry."
Hunt replaces former CEO Troy Williams, who decided to step down from the role after four years to accept a senior appointment with a not-for-profit organisation in his home state of Queensland.
Hunt will be based in the Institute's national office in Canberra.
Hunt joins the AIB after several years in senior managemnet positions with organisations such as the Australian Medical Association and Medicines Australia.
AIB national president, Patrick Toomey, said Hunt's appointment is a significant step forward for the Institute.
"The AIB's Board has set an ambitious business plan for the Institute over the next three years and Hunt's appointment is crucial for the successful implementation of this plan," Toomey said.
Speaking at the Institute's recent Council meeting, Hunt said, "The AIB has an important role to play in the building and construction industry and I believe it crucial, at this time, that the Institute continues to provide strong support to its members and the industry."
Hunt replaces former CEO Troy Williams, who decided to step down from the role after four years to accept a senior appointment with a not-for-profit organisation in his home state of Queensland.
Hunt will be based in the Institute's national office in Canberra.
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