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State of the Market - Board and Executive Movements July 2023

Published by Blenheim Partners, 2023-08-01 01:19:24

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TOP KEY BOARD AND EXECUTIVE MOVEMENTS IN AUSTRALIA JULY 2023

CONSUMER & RETAIL Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd: Mark Ureda has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Ian Dennis has retired as a Director and Company Secretary. Cobram Estate Olives Ltd: Non-Executive Director Professor Jonathan West has passed away. Collins Foods Ltd: Group Financial Controller Michael Dernier has been appointed as Acting Group Chief Financial Officer. His appointment follows Group Chief Financial Officer Nigel Wlliams’ departure announced on 24 March 2023, and ensures a smooth transition when Andrew Leyden commences in the Group Chief Financial Officer role in early October. Corporate Travel Management Ltd: Global Chief Financial Officer Cale Bennett will be leaving and taking up a career opportunity as Chief Financial Officer at Technology One. Group General Manager of Finance James Patterson will be appointed as Acting Global Chief Financial Officer following Cale’s departure. Costa Group Holdings Ltd: Harry Debney will continue in his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer until 31 December 2023. Chief Operating Officer Marc Werner has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Elders Ltd: Acting Chief Financial Officer Paul Rossiter has been appointed as permanent Chief Financial Officer. Diana Eilert has resigned as a Non-Executive Director, effective 30 September 2023. Embark Early Education Ltd: Group Financial Officer Edmund Mah has left the Company. G8 Education Ltd: Shane Dann has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, effective in early September 2023. Jumbo Interactive Ltd: Chief Financial Officer David Todd has advised the Board of his intention to resign. David will remain in the role until a suitable replacement is appointed. KMD Brands Ltd: Group Chief Financial Officer Chris Kinraid has given notice of his resignation, effective from December 2023, to take up a position as Chief Executive Officer with another NZX-listed company. Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd: Craig Louttit has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Eddie Woods who will retire in September. Marley Spoon SE: Chairman of the Supervisory Board Deena Shiff and Chairman of the Audit Committee Robin Low intend to retire on or around 31 August 2023, as Board succession is put in place. Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board Christian Gisy will succeed Deena Shiff as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board. These arrangements have been designed to enable an orderly handover from the Australian based Independent Directors to the European based Directors. Mayfield Childcare Ltd: Chris Hayes has been appointed Mayfield’s Chief Financial Officer. McPherson's Ltd: Brett Charlton has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Ari Mervis will continue as Executive Chairman and Alison Cook will continue as Chief Operating Officer until Brett joins. After that time, both Ari and Alison will revert to their respective roles as Non-Executive Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Metcash Ltd: Deepa Sita has been appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective in January 2024. Current Group Chief Financial Officer Alistair Bell will stay on until the end of February to assist Deepa with her transition into the role. New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd: Carl Carrington has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 August 2023. Ricegrowers Ltd: Leigh Vial has informed the company that he is not seeking re-election and will be retiring as Director at the end of his term. The Reject Shop Ltd: Mark Ward has resigned from the Board of the Company.

Top Shelf International Holdings Ltd: Adem Karafili has stepped down as Executive Chairman and will become an Executive Director. Adem will remain in an Executive role until the completion of a number of strategic projects before transitioning to Non-Executive Director where he will continue to support the Company and management team. Non-Executive Director Julian Davidson will assume the Interim Chair role. Stephen Grove has been appointed as a Non- Executive Director. Lynette Mayne has stepped down as a Director and Peter Cudlipp has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election at the Annual General Meeting. Toys“R”Us ANZ Ltd: Director Louis Mittoni has resigned. Waterco Ltd: Wayne Beauman has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. ENERGY APA Group: Nino Ficca has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of APA Group Ltd and APA Infrastructure Ltd, with effect from 1 September 2023. Beach Energy Ltd: Ryan Stokes AO has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Margaret Hall has retired as a Non-Executive Director and has been appointed as an Alternate Director to Ryan Stokes AO. Genesis Energy Ltd: Edward Hyde has been appointed as Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, effective 4 September 2023. Li-S Energy Ltd: Bob Galyen and Isobel Sheldon OBE have been appointed to the global advisory panel. Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd: Fabrizio Perilli has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Mercury NZ Ltd: Adrian Littlewood has joined the board and Mark Binns will join the Board on 1 September 2023. Dr Patrick Strange has confirmed his intention to retire at the end of the 2023 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on 19 September 2023. Meridian Energy Ltd: The Company intends to appoint David Carter as a Non-Executive Director. The appointment follows the retirement of Director Mark Cairns, whose term on the Board concludes at the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting later this year. TPC Consolidated Ltd: Tony Marlin has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Ma, who has announced his intention to retire form the role, with effect from 30 September 2023. There will be a three-month handover period, which will see Jeffrey stay on the Board until TPC prepares and announces its 2023 financial year results. FINANCIAL SERVICES BNK Banking Corporation Ltd: Michelle Guthrie has resigned as a Non-Executive Director. Gowing Bros Ltd: Chairman and Non-Executive Director Professor Jonathan West has passed away. Magellan Financial Group Ltd: Andrew Formica has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Magellan Financial Group Ltd and Magellan Asset Management Ltd. Andrew will also join the Audit and Risk Committee and the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Kirsten Morton has resigned as Director of Magellan Asset Management Ltd. Kristen will continue in her roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Magellan. National Australia Bank Ltd: Susan Ferrier will retire as Group Executive People and Culture, on 31 October 2023. Navigator Global Investments Ltd: Independent Non-Executive Director Cathy Hales has agreed to remain in her role until the Company has appointed a suitable replacement. The search for a replacement is currently underway.

QBE Insurance Group Ltd: Peter Wilson has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Group Board, effective 1 September 2023, subject to relevant regulatory approvals. Westpac Banking Corporation: Independent Non-Executive Director Michael (Mike) Hawker AM has decided to step down from the Board. Westpac has announced a restructure to support the Group’s next strategic phase. Jason Yetton has been appointed as Chief Executive, Consumer and Anthony Miller has been appointed as Chief Executive, Business and Wealth. Nell Hutton and Scott Collary have been appointed as Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank and Chief Information Officer respectively. Carolyn McCann has been appointed as Group Executive Customer and Corporate Services. Chief Executive, Consumer and Business Banking Chris de Bruin has decided to leave the Company. INDUSTRIALS Adbri Ltd: Jared Gashel has been appointed role as Chief Financial Officer. Acting Chief Financial Officer Dianne Mong will resume her role as the Company’s General Manager Finance. Auckland International Airport Ltd: Darren Evans has been appointed as Chief Safety and Risk Officer, effective 13 October 2023. AVADA Group Ltd: Neil Scales has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. BlueScope Steel Ltd: Alistair Field has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 15 January 2024. Boom Logistics Ltd: Interim Chief Executive Officer Ben Pieyre has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Brickworks Ltd: Executive General Manager Building Products Mark Ellenor will be appointed as Chief Operating Officer, effective from 1 August 2023. Close the Loop Ltd: Darren Brits has tendered his resignation as an Executive Director of the Board. Count Ltd: Chief Financial and Operating Officer and Joint Company Secretary Laurent Toussaint has advised of his intention to leave the Company at the end of September to pursue a new professional opportunity. Laurent will continue in the role until 29 September 2023 ensuring a smooth transition. Doug Richardson continues in his role as Company Secretary. DRA Global Ltd: Charles Pettit has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Chief Executive Officer James Smith has been appointed to the Board as Managing Director. Sandra Bell has been appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director, Sandra has also been appointed as a member of the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee, Nominations and Governance Committee, and People, Culture and Remuneration Committee. A period of handover has commenced, for Sandra to take on the role of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee from Acting Chair Johnny Velloza. Fluence Corporation Ltd: Norman Mel Ashton has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Samantha Tough has resigned as a Non-Executive Director. Kelsian Group Ltd: Group Chief Executive Officer Clint Feuerherdt has been appointed as Managing Director and a member of the Kelsian Board. Maas Group Holdings Ltd: Stewart Butel has retired from his role as Non-Executive Director. Saunders International Ltd: Brendan York has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Brendan will also Chair the Remuneration Committee and be a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. SHAPE Australia Corporation Ltd: Craig van der Laan has resigned as a Director.

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT Light & Wonder, Inc.: Constance James will resign from her roles as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary and Principal Accounting Officer, effective as of 25 August 2023. Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance Oliver Chow will assume the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer until a permanent successor is appointed. Reef Casino Trust: Bradley Sheahon has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Reef Casino Trust and Reef Corporate Services Ltd. He will only be formally appointed and assume full responsibilities following the receipt of the Key Employee Licence which can be expected to be sometime in August 2023. SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd: Donna Cooper has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, subject to approval by regulatory authorities. Pending receipt of these regulatory approvals, Donna will be available to assist the SkyCity Board in an advisory capacity. Non- Executive Director Sue Suckling will retire from the SkyCity Board once Donna Cooper's appointment is finalised. The Star Entertainment Group Ltd: Peter Hodgson has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, subject to casino regulatory approvals being obtained. Peter will join the Board upon receipt of all necessary approvals and, until that time, will be a Board observer. MINING Alumina Ltd: Alistair Field has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 15 January 2024. American Rare Earths Ltd: Donald S. Swartz II has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, replacing David Gibbs who will continue as a Non-Executive Director and Consultant. Ardea Resources Ltd: Maree Arnason has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Argosy Minerals Ltd: Current Company Secretary Andrea Betti has been appointed as a Non- Executive Director. Aurelia Metals Ltd: Franklyn ‘Lyn’ Brazil will join the Company’s Board as a Non-Executive Director as a nominee of Brazil Farming Pty Ltd. Mr Brazil’s key Investment Advisor Bradley Newcombe will be Mr Brazil’s Alternate Director on the Board. Australian Vanadium Ltd: Managing Director Vincent Algar has retired from the Board of the Company. He will continue in a transition role for the next few months, as the Company continues to develop the Australian Vanadium Project. Bowen Coking Coal Ltd: Matthew Latimore has resigned as a Non-Executive Director and Stephen Downs has resigned as Alternate Director to Matthew. Executive Director Gerhard Redelinghuys has tendered his resignation and will serve his notice period to provide an orderly transition of his existing duties. Catalyst Metals Ltd: Non-Executive Chairman Stephen Boston has advised the Board of his intention to retire from the Board of Directors. Non-Executive Director Robin Scrimgeour will act as Interim Chair during the Board transition process. CI Resources Ltd: Dato’ Sri Lip Sin Tee’s role has changed from an Executive Director to a Non-Executive Director and Lip Jen Tee’s role has changed from a Non-Executive Director to an Executive Director. Core Lithium Ltd: Pierre Malan has been appointed as Executive General Manager, Development and Exploration, effective August 2023. Paul Benjamin has been appointed as Executive General Manager, Commercial and Marketing.

Coronado Global Resources Inc.: Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Jeff Bitzer has been appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer. De Grey Mining Ltd: Executive Technical Director Andy Beckwith has transitioned from his executive role to a Non-Executive Director. Allan Kneeshaw has been promoted to the role of General Manager Business Development. Diatreme Resources Ltd: Kara Keys has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Firefinch Ltd: By mutual agreement, Scott Lowe will leave his position as Managing Director, effective 31 August 2023. From 1 September 2023, Firefinch Ltd will not have a full time Managing Director. Executive leadership will be provided by Chairman Brett Fraser with a focus on drawing to a conclusion the strategic review process. Hastings Technology Metals Ltd: Interim Chief Executive Officer Alwyn Vorster has elected not to extend his fixed term contract beyond its expiry on 31 July 2023 to focus mainly on his Non- Executive roles in the industry. Advancement of the Yangibana Rare Earths Project will continue under the oversight of Chief Operating Officer Rudolph van Niekerk. Kin Mining NL: Non-Executive Director Rowan Johnston has been appointed as Executive Chairman. This role has been created following the resignation of Managing Director Andrew Munckton. These changes will be effective from 1 August 2023, with Andrew remaining as Managing Director until that time and staying with the company until 18 August 2023. Joe Graziano will step aside as Chairman and will remain as a Non-Executive Director. Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd: Jamie Gibson has been announced as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Olivia Shang has been announced as Acting Chief Financial Officer, replacing Ross Coyle who will be retiring from his Chief Financial Officer role. Bronwyn Parry has been announced as General Manager Corporate and External Relations. Lake Resources NL: Lindsay Bourg has been appointed as Chief Accounting Officer. Macmahon Holdings Ltd: Non-Executive Directors Alex Ramlie and Arief Sidarto will step down from the Board. With the departures, PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara’s Board (Macmahon's largest shareholder) has proposed David Gibbs as its nominee Director. Mincor Resources NL: John Hartman and Luca Giacovazzi have been appointed as Directors, replacing Brett Lambert and Michael Bohm who have resigned. New World Resources Ltd: Non-Executive Director Nick Woolrych has transitioned to Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Peak Rare Earths Ltd: Hannah Badenach has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Red 5 Ltd: Peter Johnston has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Sims Ltd: Chief Financial Officer Stephen Mikkelsen has been appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, replacing Alistair Field who will retire, effective 1 October 2023. Strandline Resources Ltd: Jozsef Patarica has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Following Jozsef’s appointment, Luke Graham will relinquish his role as Chief Executive Officer and will remain Managing Director. Tivan Ltd: Executive Chairman Grant Wilson has committed to the extension of his role to 28 November 2025. Non-Executive Director Simon Morten has retired from the Board. Stephen Walsh has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Geologist, effective early August 2023. True North Copper Ltd: Jane Seawright has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director.

PHARMACEUTICALS & HEALTHCARE Australian Clinical Labs Ltd: Chair Michael Alscher is taking temporary leave, to recover from a surgical procedure. Daren McKennay has been appointed by the Board as Michaels Alternate Director and will be Acting Chair. Cochlear Ltd: Non-Executive Director Andrew Denver has advised his intention to retire from the Board at the end of the next Annual General Meeting on 17 October 2023. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd: Donal O’Dwyer has announced his intention to retire as a Director of the Company, with effect from 31 December 2023. Graham McLean has been appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2023. Graham will also serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. Healius Ltd: Dr Michael Stanford AM has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2023. Imugene Ltd: Dr Ron Weitzman has been appointed as Interim Chief Medical Officer. Dr Weitzman replaces Dr Giovanni Selvaggi who is departing as Chief Medical Officer. Mayne Pharma Group Ltd: Director Dr Carolyn Myers has retired from the Board. Medibank Private Ltd: Medibank has announced a number of changes to its Executive leadership team as part of its continued focus on delivering its strategy and 2030 vision. The New Executive leadership team comprises of: Chief Executive Officer, David Koczkar; Group Lead – People, Spaces and Sustainability, Kylie Bishop; Group Lead – Digital and Ventures, Rob Deeming; Group Lead – Chief Customer Officer, Milosh Milisavljevic; Group Lead – Trust, Legal and Compliance and Company Secretary, Mei Ramsay; Group Lead – Chief Financial Officer and Group Strategy, Mark Rogers; Group Lead – Policy, Advocacy and Reputation, Meaghan Telford; Group Lead – Data and Technology, Kylie Williamson (acting); and Group Lead – Chief Executive Amplar Health, Dr Andrew Wilson. Nanosonics Ltd: Dr Tracey Batten has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, effective 26 September 2023. nib Holdings Ltd: Jill Watts and Brad Welsh have been appointed as Independent Non- Executive Directors. Jill and Brad will stand for election at the 2023 Annual General Meeting in November. These appointments follow the retirement of Lee Ausburn as a Non-Executive Director. Opthea Ltd: Dr Joel Naor has resigned as Chief Medical Officer. Dr Naor is stepping down to pursue new opportunities and will be replaced by Dr Kenneth Sall, MD who has been appointed as Senior Medical Advisor. Rhythm Biosciences Ltd: Non-Executive Director, Sue MacLeman, has been elected to the new position of Independent Deputy Chair of the Board of the Company. Sigma Healthcare Ltd: Mark Conway has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 November 2023. SomnoMed Ltd: Darren Collins has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Herve Fievet leaves after more than four years in the role. REAL ESTATE Charter Hall Social Infrastructure Ltd: Bevan Towning has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Elanor Commercial Property Fund: Victor Rodriguez has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Elanor Commercial Property Fund and Elanor Investors Group. Eureka Group Holdings Ltd: Chief Executive Officer Cameron Taylor has resigned following a period of personal leave due to a non-work-related accident, and to spend more time with his family. Executive Chairman Murray Boyte who has been acting as Chief Executive Officer since

Cameron commenced personal leave on 23 May 2023 will continue to act in this role while a search is undertaken for a new Chief Executive Officer. Growthpoint Properties Australia: The company has announced the intended retirement plans of Managing Director, Timothy Collyer. Tim is expected to continue as Managing Director for 12 months until July 2024, allowing time for a smooth transition to his successor. PEXA Group Ltd: Jeffrey Smith has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield: Group Director of Treasury and Financing Meriem Delfi’s role has expanded to include leadership of Investor Relations for the Group, appointing her Group Director of Treasury, Financing and Investor Relations. SOFTWARE SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Ansarada Group Ltd: Nancy Hobhouse has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Bravura Solutions Ltd: Interim Chief Executive Officer Andrew Russell has been appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. EROAD Ltd: Non-Executive Director Susan Paterson has been appointed as Chair of the Board, replacing Graham Stuart who has stepped down as Chair. Graham will retire from the Board after the 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. David Green has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Steven Newman has been appointed as an Independent Consultant to its Technology Board Committee. GTN Ltd: The resignation of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director William Yde III has been announced. The Board has commenced a comprehensive search for a new Global Chief Executive Officer, with the Company to be led by experienced Executives Scott Cody and Victor (Vic) Lorusso during the transition period. hipages Group Holdings Ltd: Adir Shiffman has been appointed as an Independent Non- Executive Director. Director Chris Knoblanche AM will retire from the Board as planned after the announcement of the Company’s FY23 full year financial results, effective 24 August 2023. Audit and Risk Committee Chair Stacey Brown will step down, effective after the announcement of the Company’s FY23 full year financial results, effective 24 August 2023. A search process for a new Director is currently underway. IODM Ltd: Non-Executive Director Tony Smith has stepped down. Tony will continue to work closely with IODM’s executive team under a consultancy agreement, as the Company progresses the next phase of its global rollout of the IOD Connect platform. Iress Ltd: Cameron Williamson has been appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer. PPK Group Ltd: Chief Operating Officer Marc Fenton has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Praemium Ltd: Rachel Axton has been appointed as Chief Governance and Risk Officer. Spark New Zealand Ltd: John Wesley-Smith has been appointed to the role of Strategy and Regulatory Director. Technology One Ltd: Chief Financial Officer and registered Company Secretary of Technology One Ltd Paul Jobbins has resigned but will continue to be employed for a short transitional period. Cale Bennett has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Xero Ltd: Anjali Joshi has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board. Rod Drury and Lee Hatton have retired from the Board as Non-Executive Directors, effective at the close of Xero’s Annual Meeting on 17 August 2023.

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