Latest Executive Leadership News

Surefire Resources NL acknowledged a week-long delay in announcing CEO Dr Andrew Whitehead's resignation, citing transition uncertainties and promising tighter disclosure controls.

BluGlass has secured an upsized A$8 million placement, including a A$2.3 million cornerstone investment from its board and management, to accelerate its gallium nitride laser manufacturing and support a growing project pipeline.

Select Harvests Limited has announced the resignation of CEO and Managing Director David Surveyor, who led the company through a significant operational transformation and financial recovery from a loss in FY23 to a $31.8 million profit in FY25. Surveyor will remain for a six-month transition period while the company searches for his successor.

TerraCom Limited announces the resignation of Managing Director Danny McCarthy effective 30 April 2026, with Chris Bourke appointed as interim CEO. McCarthy will support the transition until September 2026, while the Board confirms no changes to operational or strategic priorities.

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) has concluded its civil penalty proceedings with ASIC, agreeing to a $4 million penalty and costs. This resolution marks a significant step in addressing legacy issues and refocusing on strategic growth.

DroneShield Limited has appointed Angus Bean as its new CEO and Hamish McLennan as Chairman, following the departures of Oleg Vornik and Peter James. The company also reported record cash receipts of $77 million in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting strong growth momentum.

BNK Banking Corporation announces the planned departure of CEO Allan Savins, with CFO Steve Kinsella stepping in as interim CEO from April 2026. The leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the bank amid its ongoing growth and turnaround.

Harvest Technology Group is sharpening its focus on defence markets following an independent review that validates its Nodestream platform’s relevance. The company has initiated third-party validation and made significant leadership changes, including the CEO’s departure.

Perenti Limited has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Norwell. With over 25 years of global mining leadership experience, Torres is set to lead Perenti into its next chapter of growth and diversification.

Cavalier Resources has signed non-binding term sheets for a combined US$13 million gold prepayment and A$5 million gold loan to fund the Stage 1 development of its Crawford Gold Project, significantly improving project economics and financial flexibility amid softening gold prices.

Alligator Energy has appointed Dr Andrea Marsland-Smith as Managing Director in addition to her CEO role, while preparing for the retirement of veteran Non-Executive Director Peter McIntyre following a key project milestone.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.