Latest Boardroom Shifts News

Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

GreenTech Metals has appointed James Rattenbury as CEO to spearhead development of its Munni Munni platinum group metals project, signalling a strategic push in the West Pilbara mining hub.

SRG Global Limited posted a robust half-year result for December 2025, driven by strong segment growth and the acquisition of Total AMS Pty Ltd. The company also raised its interim dividend, signalling confidence in its outlook.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund reported a robust 33.7% increase in net assets to over $1 billion and a 5% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strategic capital raisings and strong portfolio management.

H&G High Conviction Limited has significantly reduced its half-year loss following asset divestment and is actively exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value amid looming ASX re-compliance requirements.

Pengana International Equities reported a half-year net profit of $4.6 million, down from $26.9 million last year, while announcing an increased fully franked dividend and initiating a strategic review to address shareholder concerns.

Minbos Resources clarifies leadership changes and confirms the validity of its mining contracts while addressing financing delays linked to local shareholder disputes in Angola.

Emu NL has reversed its previous decision to terminate Doug Grewar, reinstating him as CEO and Managing Director with a new contract focused on advancing the Yataga Copper Project.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals’ Cu-64 SAR-bisPSMA diagnostic agent significantly outperformed the current standard Ga-68 PSMA-11 in detecting prostate cancer recurrence, more than doubling lesion and patient detection rates in a pivotal head-to-head trial.