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Out the doorAGL boss departs, demerger to continue

AGL boss Brett Redman has departed, despite starting efforts to separate the business' coal-fired power stations from clean energy.

Steven Deare

Access all areas‘Come see us’: New Woodside boss throws open top floors

Woodside’s interim chief executive Meg O’Neill has wasted no time demonstrating her attitude towards corporate culture within the WA oil and gas giant.

Daniel Newell

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John charts own path in tale of two Bonds

It is hard to imagine business stories more different than those of Primewest co-founder John Bond and his late father, Alan. So, how did Bondie’s eldest son build and hold onto an empire?

Neale Prior

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

‘untapped market’Search-fund enterprise gets cracking

A first-of-its-kind Australian search fund — that backs budding entrepreneurs to take over mid-size companies — has been launched in Perth.

Kate Purnell

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

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

Succession planMichael Gudinski’s son named Mushroom Group CEO

Matt Gudinski takes reins from his late legendary father at influential entertainment group.

Simon Collins

Boss exitsKB Foods’ boss departs

Turmoil at the top of Australian seafood processing heavyweight KB Foods continues, with general manager Ryan Fuller this week leaving the group he joined 29 years earlier.

Jenne Brammer

Tumultuous tenureANZ deputy to take reins at AMP on De Ferrari’s exit

AMP has appointed Alexis George as chief executive to take over from Francesco De Ferrari, who will retire after less than two-and-a-half years at the helm of Australia’s oldest wealth manager.

Matthew Burgess and Nabila Ahmed

Aviation assistanceAirports getting a raw deal, says Perth Airport chief

Perth Airport chief executive Kevin Brown says it is disappointing the Federal Government has directed the bulk of its COVID-19 aviation assistance towards airlines while largely neglecting airports.

Geoffrey Thomas

Cyber risksConfident Aussie CEOs to take on more staff

Confidence among Australian CEOs has bounced back strongly 12 months after the outbreak of COVID-19, according to a new survey that reveals cyber attacks are now the most pressing concern.

Danielle Le Messurier

‘Ethical lines’Qantas bid to block former senior staff move to Virgin

Qantas is going to court to try to stop a former executive from starting work with Virgin Australia in May.

Robyn Ironside

Uber wealthyWA women prove the power on national rich list

WA’s female leaders have dominated the top 50 spots on a new list revealing the wealth of Australia’s richest women.

Daniel Newell

Hard fallMusk loses $35b as mega wealth gains unravel

Elon Musk set records last year for one of the fastest streaks of wealth accumulation in history, but now the reversal is under way — and it is steep.

Devon Pendleton

High flyerSt John of God exec calls on dads to inspire daughters

Despite coming from country NSW and never having seen a family member go through university, Shirley Bowen’s dream of becoming a doctor was not once considered beyond the realms of possibility.

Danielle Le Messurier

Economy rebuildsBHP’s Henry tips quicker escape from COVID downturn

Mike Henry has given an upbeat assessment of the economic rebound from COVID-19, saying the miner now expects global growth to exceed estimates it made just six months ago.

Daniel Newell

Who’s on the list?The 100 WA powerbrokers on plush ALP fundraiser list

A who’s who of WA’s most successful business leaders are on the guest list for tonight’s WA Labor fundraising bash in the western suburbs. Here are 100 of the powerbrokers that will be there.

Peter Law

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

New leadershipMedibank CEO bows out as profit jumps

Medibank Private chief executive Craig Drummond will retire on June 30 after almost five years at the helm the insurer.

Danielle Le Messurier

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

No alternativeGaines shines light on Lilleyman’s shock FMG exit

Elizabeth Gaines said the COO took his leadership accountability “very seriously” and had made an “incredibly difficult” decision to resign.

Stuart McKinnon

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