Latest Executive Changes News

Cazaly Resources will replace managing director Tara French with mining executive Adrian Byass from 8 October, while launching a review of its exploration portfolio. Byass will receive a $325,000 annual salary and may be granted up to 7 million performance rights, subject to approval and conditions.

Range International has replaced CEO Russell Kennett with Executive Chairman Richard Jenkins on an interim basis, with Jenkins to spend more time overseeing the company’s Indonesian operations. The restructure is expected to cut costs by up to 50%, although the company has not disclosed a baseline or implementation timetable.

Locality Planning Energy CEO Scott Taylor has stepped down, with a three-person interim leadership team taking charge while the board searches for a permanent successor. The company says its growth strategy remains unchanged, but has not set a timetable for the appointment.

Winton Land has named Michael Stiassny as its new independent chair, stepping into a leadership role during a period of significant board and executive change. The company is actively recruiting additional independent directors and senior executives to stabilise governance and operations.

Critical Minerals Group names COO Pat Kelly as interim CEO following Scott Winter's resignation to lead BTP. The company confirms its strategy and Lindfield Vanadium Project plans remain steady during the transition.

FAR Limited swung to a US$1.44 million profit for H1 2026, driven by contingent payments from its Senegal asset sale, and completed a substantial A$32.3 million capital return to shareholders.

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) posted a statutory net loss of $74.5 million for FY26, driven by a $122.1 million accounting hit from reclassifying its Storage King stake following management internalisation, while Funds from Operations dipped slightly and distributions were held steady.

Peet Limited delivered a record FY26 with net profit after tax soaring 77% to $103.4 million, driven by robust sales and a 39% jump in contracts on hand. The company boosted dividends by 68%, reflecting confidence in its diverse masterplanned communities pipeline.

TradeWindow is positioning itself for a primary ASX listing, appointing two seasoned Australian logistics experts to its board and reshaping its executive team to deepen market expertise and meet listing requirements.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported a statutory net profit of $90.1 million for FY26, underpinned by record leasing activity and achievement of its Net Zero Target. The group maintained strong portfolio occupancy at 96%, grew funds under management, and provided FY27 guidance reflecting ongoing macroeconomic caution.

Baby Bunting Group delivered a 6.5% revenue rise to $556 million in FY26, alongside a 33.9% jump in pro forma net profit after tax, driven by its Store of the Future refurbishments and margin expansion.

Challenger Gold has completed an A$85 million equity raise backed by key insiders and appointed a new leadership team to drive its transition from exploration to development at Hualilan and El Guayabo.