Harvey Collins

THERE is an interesting collection of businesspeople who wield influence in government due to their roles as board members of major corporatised agencies.

Civil and mining contractor Brierty has today reported a 52 per cent drop in its first-half net profit as Fleetwood Corporation managing director Bob McKinnon prepares to take over from Harvey Collins when he steps down from Brierty's board.

Chairman of education provider Navitas, Harvey Collins, has joined the ranks of some of the top business leaders in WA by winning the Australian Institute of Company Directors gold medal award for WA.

Navitas managing director Rod Jones has described the company’s latest profit report as a good, solid set of results, despite being adversely affected by the closure of two colleges.

It’s been a great month for Perth-based women on ASX100 companies.

West Perth law firm HHG Legal Group has bolstered its leadership team by recruiting Lavan executive chairman Greg Gaunt, who expects the move will rejuvenate his career.