Latest Executive Leadership News

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.

Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth Westcott as its new CEO and Managing Director, confirming leadership continuity amid key growth projects. Westcott’s extensive industry experience and performance-linked incentives underscore Woodside’s focus on sustainable value creation.

Energy World Corporation appoints Alan Jowell as Executive Chairman to spearhead its strategic review and project development, while exploring asset sales alongside its flagship Pagbilao LNG and Power Project.

Ovanti Limited has terminated its SPAC transaction with Miluna Acquisition Corp, shifting focus to alternative NASDAQ listing opportunities better aligned with its U.S. expansion strategy. The company is strengthening leadership and accelerating its U.S. growth plans.

The Lottery Corporation is reshaping its executive team and operating model to sharpen focus on digital expansion and local market growth, effective July 2026.

Lion Rock Minerals announces a leadership transition as CEO Casper Adson steps into a technical advisory role, with the Board seeking a new CEO to strengthen on-ground presence and accelerate exploration at the Minta Project in Cameroon.