Boards

Another crackFormer CBH chair Wally Newman makes comeback bid

The Newdegate farmer has put himself forward for a district four position, exactly a year after departing the board he served on for 20 years.

Jenne Brammer

First wordsWoodside’s Coleman breaks silence on early departure

The oil and gas company’s outgoing chief executive has dismissed rumours around his exit as “tattle” as interim boss Meg O’Neill made it clear she won’t be a lame duck CEO.

Sean Smith

Long haulMcFadzean moves on as Sheffield shuffles decks

After ushering in a deal to get the Thunderbird mineral sands project off the ground, CEO Bruce McFadzean will give up the role to take a seat on the board.

Stuart McKinnon

Reform continuesFormer SkyCity chair joins Crown board

Crown Resorts has added some corporate muscle to its board with the appointment of former SkyCity Entertainment Group chairman Bruce Carter.

Daniel Newell

workplace safetyCorporates respectful but need laws for support

WA business leaders say the corporate sector is prepared to take responsibility for stamping out sexual harassment in the workplace.

Kate Purnell

Protest voteScentre investors rail against exec pay

Investors in Westfield shopping centre owner Scentre Group have cast a sizeable vote against executive pay at its annual general meeting.

Steven Deare

Community consciousWA’s social pioneers find powerful voice

Fuelled by a shift in corporate attitudes, WA business owners have formed a new council to boost the representation of social enterprises.

Kate Purnell

Protest voteUS investor challenges Woodside’s board diversity

Calvert Research and Management says Woodside’s board doesn’t meet its board diversity guidelines.

Sean Smith

Journey to nowCrown Perth’s history goes back to WA Inc era

Crown Perth’s history goes back to the early days of the WA Inc era and encompasses powerful probes, regulatory intrigue, international dealing and some legends of WA business.

Neale Prior and Kate Purnell

Gender diversityVirus may have slowed board changes: Smith-Gander

The corporate leader says the pandemic has persuaded some companies to defer board renewals until economic stability returns.

Sean Smith

Political tensionsMore diplomacy needed with China: Gaines

Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has called for more diplomacy and “behind the scenes” negotiating to diffuse tensions between Australia and China.

Colin Brinsden

Women’s leadershipFemale mentors, flexible male bosses key for Mostyn

Chief Executive Women president Sam Mostyn reflected on her “incredibly lucky life” and key moments of success ahead of International Women’s Day next week.

Danielle Le Messurier

‘Deep regret’Rio chairman falls on sword after Juukan tragedy

In this morning’s bombshell announcement, Simon Thompson said he was ultimately accountable for the failings that led to the blasting of the ancient site in the Pilbara.

Daniel Newell

Economic recoveryNev Power’s call to arms for businesses

The chair of the national COVID-19 Commission Advisory Board, Nev Power, has implored business to do everything in its power to support the vaccine rollout and encourage employees to get immunised.

Danielle Le Messurier

Border blast‘Pathetic’: Gold mining boss slams border disunity

The chairman of Australia’s biggest gold miner has slammed some State Premiers, saying their level of co-operation on border restrictions during the COVID pandemic left much to be desired.

Stuart McKinnon

Latest exitPoynton remains resolute in Crown board exit

The prominent Perth businessman says his decision was made in the best interests of Crown and shareholders, despite a NSW probe making no findings against ‘my integrity or performance’.

Daniel Newell and Josh Zimmerman

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Gaming regulator calls for Poynton to leave Crown

The NSW gaming regulator has requested the resignation of Crown Resorts’ Perth-based director John Poynton, after concerns were raised over his intentions to remain on the board against its wishes.

Danielle Le Messurier

Last man standingPressure mounts as Crown Perth chair refuses to quit

Harold Mitchell has resigned from the Crown Resorts board, heaping pressure on John Poynton to follow suit as the only director still resisting the NSW gambling regulator’s call to step aside.

Josh Zimmerman

Another probeDouble whammy as Vic joins WA in Crown casino inquiry

The Victorian Government has called a royal commission into Crown Resorts’ Melbourne casino operations.

Callum Godde

Air playDad Daws on the outer as Emanuel fights for licence

Emanuel Exports distances itself from former managing director Graham Daws and points to virtues of son Nicholas as it tries to overturn a ban imposed during the Awassi Express scandal.

Neale Prior

WA inquiryRegaining trust is Crown’s new game

Crown Resorts executive chair Helen Coonan is hopeful that convincing the NSW regulator of the company’s suitability to operate a Sydney casino will help address the WA watchdog’s concerns.

Danielle Le Messurier

Licence denied‘No longer suitable’: Crown gets official notice

Crown Resorts has been given official notice by NSW regulators that it is not considered suitable to hold a gaming licence for its massive new Sydney casino development.

Daniel Newell

Another goneCoonan takes control at Crown after Barton quits

Ken Barton has finally agreed to exit Crown following days of speculation about his future in the top job after last week’s damning report into corporate failures at the gaming empire.

Daniel Newell

Scathing findingsDamning Crown report puts spotlight on Perth

Fallout from the bombshell NSW report into Sydney’s second casino licence means Perth’s operations now come under intense scrutiny, with the State Solicitor’s Office called in to assist.

Danielle Le Messurier