David Griffiths

It's often said that true character is revealed in times of adversity, and in the past 18 months Perth has witnessed two enormous boardroom battles that have shone a revealing light on some of the state's most prominent company directors.

Robert Branchi will retire from the board of Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) on 19 November, 2010, to be replaced by former Macquarie Bank executive David Griffiths.

Poor health has forced Northern Iron chairman David Griffiths to vacate his seat on the company’s board.Mr Griffiths had been a director of Northern Iron since 2007, and chairman since 2010.It is understood Mr Griffith’s resignation was made to reduce his travel commitments.

Poor health has forced Northern Iron chairman David Griffiths to vacate his seat on the company's board.Mr Griffiths had been a director of the Norwegian iron ore miner since 2007, and chairman since 2010.

Automotive Holdings Group was taken by surprise today when two of its major shareholders voted against acceptance of its remuneration report.

Subiaco-based Paringa Resources has tasked a new leadership team with guiding the company, with founding directors David Griffiths and David Chapman stepping down from their respective roles as chairman and managing director.

Wellard managing director Mauro Balzarini is planning to sell a 60 per cent stake in the livestock export business through an initial public offering (IPO) that will be one of Western Australia’s largest.

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword drummed up by the new regime in Canberra.

Automotive Holdings Group has announced an unusual 12-month leadership transition under which current managing director, Bronte Howson, will become special counsel, while also getting a special cash payout and potentially early vesting of long-term performance rights.

Automotive Holdings Group has reassured shareholders that its troubled refrigerated logistics business is on the mend, after releasing a trading update that showed lower profits.

Shareholders in agribusiness Wellard have strongly rejected four resolutions at the company's annual meeting, though their anger over the company's poor performance was not enough for the nominee of a dissident shareholder to get elected to the board.

Automotive Holdings Group has sold its underperforming refrigerated logistics business to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group for an enterprise value of $400 million.

Maja McGuire has been appointed company secretary and general counsel of Alexium International Group. Ms  McGuire has extensive experience as an ASX company secretary and legal counsel across Australian and US operational businesses.

Andrew Munckton has been appointed chief executive of KIN Mining. Mr  Munckton is an experienced geologist who held senior management roles at ASX-listed companies and gold operations in a career spanning more than 30 years.

Mark Connelly has resigned as non-executive director at Ausdrill. Mr  Connelly has held various senior management positions for other resource companies including Adamus Resources and Newmont Mining Corporation.