Appointments

Shannon takes helm at LeeuwinThe Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation has appointed Carol Shannon as chief executive.

Former Murdoch University vice chancellor John Yovich has been appointed managing director of Perth Racing.

Lavan Legal has appointed Claire Petersen as a partner in its reconstruction, recovery and insolvency team.

Pilbara Minerals has appointed Steve Scudamore to its board as an independent non-executive director.

Kin Mining announced the appointment of Don Harper as chief executive commencing in early August.MMJ PhytoTech has appointed Richard Jarvis as chief financial officer.

Clive Dickens has been appointed director for Newzulu replacing Alex Hartman, company founder, who terminated his role as managing director.

Film production legal adviser Bryce Menzies has been appointed to the Screenwest board.

Former Bethanie chief executive Wayne Belcher has been appointed a director of Baptistcare. Mr Belcher led Bethanie from 1993 to 2010.

Former Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA president Tracey Horton has been appointed to the national board of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Grant Thornton has appointed two partners and two principals in WA.

Kirstin Stewart has been appointed a partner in the business services team of HLB Mann Judd’s Perth office.

Department of State Development deputy director general, strategic policy Nicky Cusworth has been appointed chair of the Economic Regulation Authority for a five year term.

Auroch Minerals announced that Dr. Andrew Tunks has committed to a full-time role as Auroch CEO.

Gary Johnson has been appointed non-executive chair of Platypus Minerals following the company’s acquisition of Lepidico, where he held the position of chair.

Tourism WA chief executive Stephanie Buckland is set to become chief executive of Amana Living in August.

Two former iiNet executives have joined the board of data cable project proponent Trident Subsea Cable.

St Ives Group chief operating officer, care, Michelle De Ronchi has been appointed an inaugural board member of national aged service providers peak body, Leading Age Services Australia.

Allyn Wasley has joined Perth renewable energy developer Bombora Wave Power as chief financial officer. Mr Wasley was previously general manager, strategy and business development for CBH Group.

Not-for-profit community legal centre Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service (Midlas) has appointed four new directors.

Howard Dawson has retired as non-executive chairman of migme. Mr Dawson was associated with the company since its listing on ASX in August 2014.

Keith John has been appointed as a non-executive director of Goldfields Money.

Matthew Painter has been appointed as a principal consultant to the Perth office of SRK Consulting. Most recently, Mr Painter worked in Namibia as the exploration manager for Sabre Resources.

Ross Waring has been named the new chairman of EcoCentric Energy. Dr Waring has previously held positions as the CEO of London-based HeliSwirl Technologies.

Joe Lenzo has been appointed as a business advisor at Calibre Consulting.Mr Lenzo was previously the executive director of the Property Council of Australia WA Division for 15 years.

Anthony M Begovich has resigned as company secretary and chief financial officer of Latin Resources, effective 31 May 2016.

Glenn Jardine has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Torian Resources.

RSM national chair Kim Hutchinson is set to retire next month.Mr Hutchinson has served in the role since 2000.

Lee Rodne has resigned as managing director and chief executive officer of Admedus, effective 30 June 2016. Mr Rodne has been a part of the company since the past 10 years.

Roland Berzins has been appointed director of Excalibur Mining Corporation and will continue to act as joint company secretary of the company.

Baptistcare manager, marketing, PR and communications Paula Rogers has been appointed the new Committee for Economic Development of Australia state director.

Julian Ford has been appointed as independent non-executive chairman of Black Mountain Resources. Mr Ford was most recently senior consultant at PPB Advisory.

Morgan Ball will be stepping down as the managing director of BC Iron.