News Articles for Erica Smyth

Erica Smyth has been remembered for her many achievements as a trailblazing geologist, mentor and company director, having served on 60 boards and committees during her busy life.

Associate Professor Melissa Langdon says International Women's Day is a time to celebrate women's achievements and have important conversations on how women can be better supported at work and in society.

Almost one in 10 people aged 24 to 30 have left WA in the past five years, signalling more must be done to create a culture of opportunity.

SPECIAL REPORT: A hiatus in the US-China trade war and an improved economic outlook gives WA leaders an opportunity to look at longer-term challenges such as climate change and technological disruption.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA has appointed its former chief executive Tim Shackleton and HBF chief executive John Van Der Wielen to the board.

Our weekly appointment wrap-up includes Donna Carrington, Gary Smith, Chris Kopec, Meredith McClements, John Gardner, John Goodlad, David Flanagan, Erica Smyth, Carmen Lawrence, John Chand

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Unlisted Perth company Demand.film is joining the trend toward equity crowdfunding, announcing plans to raise up to $2 million through Birchal.com.

Two major organisations have recently honoured successful Western Australians, with the Australian Institute of Company Directors presenting exellence awards to Wayne Osborn and Erica Smyth, while Curtin University has recognised the achievements of two former 40under40 winners.

Perth business figures Erica Smyth, Peter Fitzpatrick, Danielle Blain and David Hohnen are among this year's local recipients of the Queen's Birthday awards.

Three high-profile business people have resigned from the board of Perth Modern School, just weeks after two other board members did not seek re-election, as the fallout from a governance dispute and a review by KPMG continues.

Diabetes Research WA has appointed two-high profile resources industry executives to its board.

Creso Pharma has appointed David Russell as chief operating officer.

At 26 per cent WA has the highest gender pay gap in the nation, but many of the state's female business leaders are working on addressing equality in the workplace.

WA business is well positioned to bring forward a new era of research and development in technology, but hurdles remain.

Board changes

Perth-based uranium developer Toro Energy has announced the appointment of Fiona Harris as the company's new chair, while also announcing a reduction in the number of directors as a result of the current market conditions.

Former Alinta executive John Cahill has been made an independent non-executive director of Perth-based uranium developer Toro Energy.

A new philanthropy fund focused on improving the lives of women has garnered support from some of the state's highest-profile businesswomen.

Rio Tinto employees have dominated a list of 16 executives and key operational players based in Western Australia that feature in the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.

Tony Joyner managing partner at Herbert Smith Freehills has been elected as chair of Scitech, Western Australia's leading science education centre.

The significant issue of female representation in the boards of Australia's companies has been pushed to the background amid the rhetoric of the gender wars being waged in Canberra.

Top-level businesswomen see male-dominated networks as a barrier.

FORMER Woodside Energy director and local author, Erica Smyth, has been appointed new chair to the board of City West-based Scitech.

Western Australia's five universities have always faced unique challenges.