Succession Planning stories - Page 2
Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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cx
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martech
Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.
Dave Clark founder dies after long design career
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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management
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business continuity
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branding
New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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socs
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risk & compliance
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smb
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
Rapid Loans reshapes leadership with new CEO & CFO
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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fintech
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Rapid Loans names Kane Jones CEO and Lois Zhang CFO as founder Russell Birse becomes executive chair amid tighter lending regulation.
Macquarie Telecom names new chief in leadership reshuffle
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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erp
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entrepreneurship
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succession planning
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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smb
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entrepreneurship
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startup ecosystem
Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.
Oracle unveils AI agents to streamline HR tasks & boost careers
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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erp
Oracle has introduced AI agents in its Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline HR tasks and enhance career development at no extra cost for users.
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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smb
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business continuity
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entrepreneurship
Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.
Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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smb
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workforce technology
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m&a
Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.
WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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saas
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supply chain
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erp
WiseTech Global appoints long-time insider Zubin Appoo as Chief Executive Officer, ending its interim leadership phase and advancing succession plans.
Family firms in Australia embrace tech for growth potential
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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investment
A recent report reveals that over 55% of Australian family businesses are investing in technology, demonstrating resilience and commitment to growth amid economic challenges.
IFS appoints Mark Moffat as new CEO, Darren Roos becomes board chair
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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pwc
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ifs
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leadership
Mark Moffat ascends as new CEO of global cloud enterprise firm IFS, succeeding Darren Roos who takes the helm as board chair.
Mantel Group appoints Emma Bromet as Eliiza's CEO
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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data governance
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parental leave
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succession planning
Emma Bromet has been appointed as the new CEO of Mantel Group's AI brand, Eliiza, succeeding James Wilson as part of a new succession plan.
UXC boss Cris Nicolli to depart
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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uxc
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succession planning
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candidates
UXC managing director and chief executive Cris Nicolli has announced he is retiring from the company on conclusion of CSC's proposed acquisition.