Appointments

Steve Thomas has been appointed state executive for the WA operations of Jardine Lloyd Thompson, after two and a half years as JLT’s CEO of Canadian operations.

Perth investor Anthony Wooles has been appointed non-executive chairman of High Peak Royalties, after a complex restructure that involved a change of name from Torrens Energy and a reverse takeover

John Hancock, son of mining magnate Gina Rinehart, has joined the board of directors of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA).

Disability services provider Activ Foundation has appointed Natalie McCormack as executive officer.

Todd Hannigan has joined US coal explorer Paringa Resources as a non-executive director, with Thomas Todd as his alternate, following the completion of a placement to their investment vehicle T2 Re

Amana Living chief executive Ray Glickman has been made a director of writingWA, the state’s peak body for writing and associated activities.

Atlas Pearls and Perfumes has promoted chief financial officer Stephen Gleeson to managing director of Essential Oils of Tasmania.

Magnus Investor Relations has appointed Charles Hayne as associate director and Philippa Perry as associate.

Phil Rutherford has been appointed director of education at iCollege, which recently completed a backdoor listing on the ASX through the reverse takeover of DGI Holdings.

South Boulder Mines has appointed James Durrant as project co-ordinator of its Colluli potash project in Eritrea.

Perth advertising consultancy adzoo has appointed Jarrod Greenwood as director of accounts.

Dampier Gold has made its chief executive Richard Hay redundant as part of cost-cutting initiatives.Mr Hay joined the company in 2010 as chief operating officer. 

The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of WA has appointed Bryce Steele as state manager.Mr Steele was previously business manager at the Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

Land developer Peet has appointed Bob McKinnon as a non-executive director, about a month after appointing Vicki Krause.

Eric Streitberg has taken charge of Buru Energy after chairman Graham Riley resigned, on the same day that shareholders delivered a massive protest vote at the company’s annual meeting.

ATCO Australia managing director Steven Landry will return to Canada at the end of the month after a three-year stint in charge of the Perth-based division of the energy infrastructure business.

Biotech company Virax Holdings has appointed Rob Crombie as managing director, from mid-June.

Enterprise Metals has appointed Barry Bourne as an independent non-executive director, following the resignation of Paul Hallam.

Nick Castleden has been appointed as a non-executive director at Erin Resources, following the resignation of Grant Davey.

African Energy Resources has appointed Wayne Trumble as a non-executive director.

Cassini Resources has appointed Zoran Seat as exploration manager at its newly-acquired West Musgrave project.

AVZ Minerals, formerly Avonlea Minerals, has appointed Klaus Eckhof as managing director and Patrick Flint as chairman, following the resignations of Roger Steinepreis and David Riekie.

Sam Willis has been appointed non-executive chairman of Elixir Petroleum, following the resignation of Alan Watson.

Kogi Iron chief executive Iggy Tan has stepped down from the role after just nine months, along with chief financial officer Shane Volk, as part of cost-cutting measures and a reorganisation of the

Ausdrill has appointed John Kavanagh as its new chief operating officer – Africa, following Chris Tuckwell’s recent resignation.

Zeta Petroleum has appointed Andy Morrison as chief executive officer, following the resignation of managing director Bogdan Popescu, who remains on the board as a non-executive director.

Trent Bartlett has been appointed as a planning partner at Exit Alliance, a national professional advisory network established to meet the demand for comprehensive exit and succession planning solu

Paul Chamberlain has been appointed chair of non-profit cultural organisation FORM, replacing Tania Hudson, who remains on the board.

Long-standing chief executive of Lotterywest Jan Stewart has announced she will retire from the role in December this year.

Chartered accountants Colin Emmott and Beth Gordon have joined the board of disability support charity Senses Australia.

Education services provider Navitas has appointed Tony Cipa as a non-executive director.

Sundance Resources has appointed Alan Rule as chief financial officer, from July 1.