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Appointments June 13, 2025

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The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) has announced the appointment of Neville Poelina as the new WA state representative on the WAITOC board.

Barnes in, Skira out of Western Power

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Former under treasurer Michael Barnes has joined the board of Western Power as deputy chair, as long-serving member Eva Skira bows out.

Leadership moves in Catholic Education WA

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Catholic Education Western Australia executive director Debra Sayce will step down from her role to head a section in the Archdiocese of Perth.

Board Moves August 4, 2023

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Our board moves wrap includes Cheryl Edwardes, Brent Smoothy, Simon Wandke, Bob Adam, Sam Lancuba, Eva Skira, Hamish Tyrwhitt, Adrian Larking, Fabrizio Perilli, and Brian Hill.

Macmahon chair announces retirement

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Mining services company Macmahon Holdings' chairwoman Eva Skira has announced her retirement as the board appoints Hamish Tyrwhitt to the leadership role.

Warburton pushes glass ceiling

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Sharon Warburton epitomises the rise of female company directors but the number of women chairing major WA companies remains very small.

New role for Owen

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Neville Owen has been appointed chair of trustees at St John of God Health Care, replacing Eva Skira.

Macmahon brings back former director

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Macmahon Holdings has responded swiftly to last week's unexpected retirement of two directors, including chairman Jim Walker, by reappointing Vyril Vella to its board.

Board Moves June 27, 2019

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Our daily board moves wrap includes Michael Edwards, Justin Brown, Kim Horne, Jim Walker, Eva Skira, Nicholas Revell, and Yugi Gouw.

Horne, Walker depart Macmahon

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Macmahon Holdings non-executive director Kim Horne and non-executive chairman Jim Walker have both resigned from the board.

WA identities receive Aus Day Honours

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Prominent Western Australians, including the late Stan Perron, Peter Botten, John Atkins, and Michael Fitzpatrick have been recognised for their service to the business community at this year's Australia Day Honours.

Board Moves October 4, 2018

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WenYi Gu has been appointed non-executive director of Admedus. Dr Gu is a Research Fellow at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at the University of Queensland.

Parks have friends in high places

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A not-for-profit group established and chaired by retiring Governor Kerry Sanderson has attracted strong corporate support in its mission to improve our state's parks.

Goldsworthy, Skira to Power board

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Former Rio Tinto executive Denise Goldsworthy and former Water Corporation chair Eva Skira have been appointed directors of Western Power, replacing Sharon Warburton and George Cash.

People Moves August 1, 2017

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Business school headsThe University of Notre Dame Australia and Curtin University have appointed new heads of their respective business schools.

Still tough at the top for women

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SPECIAL REPORT: The number of women serving on company boards is slowly one the rise, but it's still rare to see a female take the chair, judging by Business News's analysis of Western Australian company directors.

Perceptions count in politics

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Governments must not only do the right thing, they must be seen to be doing the right thing.

Macmahon protest vote after downgrade

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Macmahon Holdings shareholders have registered their displeasure with the company's poor finance performance, with nearly half voting today against the granting of performance rights to managing director Ross Carroll.

Water Corp announces dividend

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The Water Corporation has announced a net dividend of $245 million to the state government, in a year when the corporation completed work on the state's first joint public private partnership water facility.

Skira makes opportunities count

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Eva Skira says a career as a professional director does not suit everyone, but it has worked well for her since she moved to Perth nearly 20 years ago.

On the move

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Atkins heads CCIWA

Universities draw the state’s heavy hitters into their fold

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WHEN Celebrate WA announced Western Australia's Citizen of Year awards for 2009 two weekends ago the presence of the University of Western Australia would not have escaped the attention of many.

Burning the perceptions of progress

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There's progress and there's progress. The opportunities for women in business have grown significantly during the past 30 years, aided by laws, societal changes and individuals who broke through barriers.