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Appointments July 18, 2025

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Leadership WA has appointed Candy Choo as chief executive as the not-for-profit prepares for Dominique Mecoy's departure. Ms Choo will take over from Ms Mecoy from October 6.

Leadership WA announces new boss

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The not-for-profit organisation has appointed a new chief executive at the helm of its leadership endeavours in preparation for Dominique Mecoy's departure.

Appointments May 9, 2025

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Government House official secretary Howard Gretton will lead the Western Australian team at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, having been appointed state manager at the national broadcaster.

Lotterywest grants $420k for NFP leaders

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The sizable grant will give not-for-profit leaders across the state access to Leadership WA's esteemed programs.

Leading WA to a more connected future

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Leadership WA celebrates 20 years by partnering with Rio Tinto and increasing the focus on regional communities.

Rio Tinto invests $150k in Leadership WA

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Leadership WA has reconnected with its founding funder Rio Tinto, announcing a three-year partnership valued at $150,000.

Appointments October 20, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Stephen Kinsella, Steve Moreland, Zaiqian Zhang, Paul McQueen, Dominique Mecoy, Diane Smith-Gander, Andrea Sutton, Ryan Stokes and Glenn Davis.

Appointments January 20, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Nicky Long, Rebecca Adam, Matthew Beattie, Timothy Murray, Navin Gupta, Chris Robertson, Grace Mugabe, Hayden White, Jennifer Lawrence and Craig Gouws.

Developer, philanthropist Harry Hoffman passes

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Holocaust survivor and major Western Australian real estate developer Harry Hoffman has passed away at the age of 92.

Appointments February 18, 2022

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Lauren Major, Sean Adomeit, Caroline Parry, Gaye McMath, Sue Middleton, Paul Sims and Craig Byron.

Appointments May 7, 2021

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Tabitha McMullan, Lynda Dorrington, Todd Morcombe, Christina Matthews and Bronwyn Myers.

Confronting challenges with an eye on the future

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Flexibility and clarity are two attributes business leaders need in times of economic upheaval.

Appointments November 22, 2019

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Tammie Dixon, Guy Chalkley, Marvin Chan, Ella Dachs and Mellisa Teede.

All Earth Group into administration

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Maddington-based civil contractor All Earth Group, which held contracts on two state government projects, has gone into voluntary administration.

Institute launched for Aboriginal leadership

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The 2016 Aboriginal Western Australian of the Year, Rishelle Hume, has today launched a new not-for-profit organisation with Robyn Smith-Walley that aims to overcome Aboriginal disadvantage.

People Moves December 18, 2017

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Clarification

Mecoy takes reins at Leadership WA

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Former Metropolitan Cemeteries Board director Dominique Mecoy will take the helm at Leadership WA in the new year, replacing Robin McClellan who served in the role for two years.

Disability program LeadAbility at risk of closure

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Leadership WA has put its disability program LeadAbility on hold as it seeks new sponsorship following the state government's decision not to fund the program for 2018.

Leadership demand a sign of the times

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SPECIAL REPORT: A soft economy hasn't deterred a new leadership organisation from launching leadership training and development programs in WA.

Leaders lend voice to The Big Issue

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Prominent Western Australian business and government leaders, including Nev Power and Dale Alcock, will hit the streets this week to sell The Big Issue magazine as part of the not-for-profit organisation's annual awareness campaign.

Subscriber News - 19 December 2016

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This month's Subscriber News features: Harley Dykstra, Techboard, Leadership WA, Orontide, Kern Health and PKF Mack.

Asian connection brings Stephenson Mansell west

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Executive coaching, mentoring, and leadership development firm Stephenson Mansell Group will use its recent foray into Asia to bolster business following its decision to open an office in Western Australia.

Initiative plots pathways for Aboriginal women’s leadership

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Not-for-profit group Leadership Western Australia chose the recent NAIDOC week celebrations to launch a new program tailored to building the leadership skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

10 minutes on leadership with … Richard Goyder

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Leadership WA chief executive officer Robin McClellan spent 10 minutes discussing leadership with Wesfarmers managing director Richard Goyder, who said leaders should surround themselves with good people and set and live the standards of the organisation.

10 minutes on leadership with … Andrew Crane

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Leadership WA chief executive officer Robin McClellan spent 10 minutes discussing leadership with CBH Group CEO Andrew Crane, who said it was vital to be optimistic, focus on the long term, and pay close attention to high-performing teams.

10 minutes on leadership with … Andrew Harding

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In the first of a series of interviews with top WA business figures for Business News, Leadership WA chief executive officer Robin McClellan spent 10 minutes with Rio Tinto chief executive, iron ore, Andrew Harding, who said he looked to hire smart, reflective and curious people, and revealed mindfulness meditation had helped him be a better leader.

Subscriber News - 15 February 2016

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This month's Subscriber News features: 11 Recruitment, Heliwest Group, OSHGroup, Reward Distribution, Brett Halvorson & Associates and Perth Media.

Water Corporation – Appointments

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David Rowe and Nicole Lockwood have been appointed directors of Water Corporation, while Michael Hollett has replaced Tony Iannello as deputy chair.

Local leaders take honours

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Two local public sector leaders have taken top honours at a Leadership WA ceremony last night, which acknowledge those who have shown exceptional levels of leadership and community contribution.

Moribund WA leadership needs spark

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Leadership WA's newest adviser has taken aim at what he called the state's lack of bold decision making and absence of fresh ideas to challenge the status quo.

McClellan to head Leadership WA

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Former US Consul General Robin McClellan has been appointed Leadership WA's new chief executive officer, following Sue van Leeuwen's retirement after seven years at the helm.

McNulty joins Leadership WA

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Deloitte managing partner WA Michael McNulty has been appointed as a director of not-for-profit organisation Leadership Western Australia.

Developing emerging leaders

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LEADERSHIP Western Australia is a not-for-profit public company that develops the potential of emerging Western Australian leaders from all business sectors.

Leadership WA open for business

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A NON-PROFIT think tank aimed at developing the leadership skills of above average achievers with 10 to 15 years' work experience has been launched in Western Australia.