Latest Leadership Change News

Blackstone Minerals has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the lifting of a Cease and Desist Order at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project, setting the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study drilling campaign.

Harvest Technology Group has secured independent validation of its Nodestream platform's strong fit within the US defence sector, highlighting a clear pathway for market entry focused on bandwidth-constrained communications.

Universal Store Holdings has announced the retirement of long-serving CEO Alice Barbery, with George Do stepping up as her successor from November 2026. Barbery will remain engaged as a Non-Executive Director and consultant, ensuring continuity amid leadership change.

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

Lithium Plus Minerals has appointed mining veteran Andrew Haythorpe as CEO, aiming to accelerate development of its flagship Lei Lithium Project. The move signals a strategic shift as Executive Chairman Dr Bin Guo steps back from daily operations.

Clara Resources has appointed Duncan Gordon as Executive Director, signalling a strategic pivot to accelerate exploration at its Mareeba Gold Project in North Queensland. Former Managing Director Peter Westerhuis steps down but remains as a consultant.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with trial mining underway and first ore shipment set for Q3 2026, while navigating executive departures and solidifying funding.

Fonterra has appointed Richard Allen as its new CEO starting 1 May 2026, marking a leadership transition aimed at sustaining strategic momentum and financial discipline. Allen’s deep roots in the cooperative and global experience position him to guide Fonterra’s next chapter.

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.

Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA) has received a A$1,686,579 R&D tax rebate for the 2024-25 financial year, reflecting its significant innovation efforts in lupin protein development across Australia and Germany. The rebate will support the company’s commercialisation and growth initiatives.

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.

Xamble Group Limited is set to complete its acquisition of a majority stake in YouthsToday, expanding its influencer marketing platform across Southeast Asia and initiating an AI-driven transformation to enhance profitability and efficiency.