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Harris retires from Perron

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Perron Group's long serving director Fiona Harris has retired, having overseen the transition from the founder's leadership in a role that offered a unique window into a diverse range of sectors.

Board Moves December 6, 2022

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Our board moves wrap includes David Greenwood, Johnathon Busing, Nicholas Poll, Davide Bosio, Dean Tuck, Roger Higgins, George McKenzie, Linda Hale, Rodney Skeet, Alicja Karpinski, Fiona Harris, Sophie Raven, and Matthew Fitzgerald.

Board Moves June 8, 2022

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Our board moves wrap includes Cecilia Camarri, Rachelle Domansky, Gino D'Anna, and Fiona Harris.

Appointments June 14, 2019

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes John Barrington, Timothy Marney, Fiona Harris, Lee-Ann Kirkham, Chris Blyth, Sabina Shugg, Mark Hewitt and Chris Slater.

Gaines for women at the top

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Elizabeth Gaines' selection last week as the incoming chief executive of Fortescue Metals Group has shot her to the top of a very short list of genuinely powerful women in business in Western Australia. Click through to read more and see our listing of 12 leading WA women in business.

Sadleir joins Perron Group

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One of the state's largest property holders, Perron Group, has appointed former Cedar Woods Properties managing director Paul Sadleir to its board.

Homsany to head Toro

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The appointment of Richard Homsany as executive chairman at West Perth-based uranium hopeful Toro Energy ties up leadership changes at the company with chairman John Cahill resigning today just a month after managing director Vanessa Guthrie.

Harris returns to Oil Search board

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Fiona Harris has returned to the board of Oil Search about one year after stepping down from two major board positions because of health issues.

Elip’s fresh take on philanthropy

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A unique Western Australian project aimed at challenging the perception that philanthropy is the preserve of a wealthy elite has facilitated its first major donation.

Harris resigns as Toro chair

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Former Gindalbie Metals boss Tim Netscher has joined the board of uranium miner Toro Energy as a non-executive director, replacing chair Fiona Harris, who is retiring for personal reasons.

Woodside makes $11bn play for Oil Search

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Energy giant Woodside Petroleum is considering growth opportunities in Papua New Guinea, announcing today it was evaluating a takeover offer for Oil Search through an all-scrip deal valued at more than $11 billion.

Breast cancer study gets down to work

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WA researchers are looking at ways to help breast cancer sufferers get back on track.

Emerging leaders focus on funds

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The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation has officially launched its Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy program, with some of the state's highest-profile business leaders joining 14 young professionals in a team-based fundraising challenge.

Harris chairs Toro, among this week's moves

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Board changes

Toro elects new chair, cuts board size

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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.

PMH Foundation targets emerging leaders

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Some of the biggest names in WA business will help nurture the next wave of philanthropists in the state as part of an innovative program to raise money for the children's hospital.

Sundance cuts jobs, board

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Iron ore explorer Sundance Resources has announced a package of cost-cutting measures, including a reduction to its board and staff, in an effort to reduce expenditure amid current market conditions.

Women directors now 9% of WA's ASX200 boards

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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.

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.

Gender less of an issue in a flexible office

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The role of women in business has been placed firmly on the agenda during the past 12 months, but is the conversation really necessary?

Female board representation up to 10%

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The number of women being appointed to ASX 200 boards continues to grow, with the proportion of female directors of Australia's top listed companies now close to 10 per cent, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Institute of Company

Mentors help female board aspirants

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THE Australian Institute of Company Directors has enlisted the help of some of Western Australia's heavyweight directors in a new push to increase the number of women in the boardrooms of the nation's top listed companies.