Peter Iancov

WHEN Harry Xydas and Barry Osboine established DORIC Constructions in 1989, they had plans to build a $30 million construction company.

Doric Contractors has been named as the preferred contractor for the $118 million construction of the new Busselton hospital, adding to its recent spate of contract wins.

The construction sector is meant to be in a protracted slump, but that’s not the message coming from contractors in WA.

Doric chief executive Peter Iancov has resigned after the diversified contractor decided to defer some of its growth strategies.The privately held company said chairman Harry Xydas would take a more active role.

Doric chief executive officer Peter Iancov has resigned after five years in the lead role, continuing until mid-October to ensure a smooth transition.

Perth Airport chairman and Curtin University chancellor Colin Beckett has taken the role as head of the Western Power board, with Iluka Resources chair Greg Martin appointed as his deputy.

Leading local businesswomen Sharon Warburton and Vicki Krause have joined the board of the energy provider Western Power, replacing outgoing directors Paul Underwood and Sue Wilson.

Peter Iancov has been appointed as a new non-executive director of Valmec. Mr Iancov is a highly experienced executive with over 20 years’ expertise gained in the energy infrastructure, mining, commercial construction, contracting and defence sectors.

After 9 years on the board, Nathan Wong has resigned as non-executive director of MZI Resources due to increasing demands from other business interests.

Our board moves wrap includes Peter Iancov, Amitava Mukherjee, Sumit Deb, Michael Atkins, Mark Wilson, Oliver Kiddie, Dean Dalla Valle, and Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz.