Latest Leadership Continuity News

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

Emeco Holdings posted a 5% rise in operating NPAT for FY26, strengthened its balance sheet with net debt down to $127 million, and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back while advancing its net zero emissions strategy.

ION Video has appointed two seasoned executives to its board and elevated Anthony Baker to Managing Director as it sharpens focus on scaling its patented video technology. Founder Finbar O’Hanlon steps back from the board to concentrate on innovation and expanding the company’s IP portfolio.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX: SEG) is set to acquire New Zealand’s leading audio business MediaWorks for NZ$130 million, creating a dominant trans-Tasman media group with over 5 million weekly listeners and significant earnings accretion.

Tasmea has finalized its acquisition of JPS Group, integrating a specialist energy services provider and boosting its FY27 earnings guidance. The deal adds a skilled workforce, blue-chip clients, and tech-enabled isolation services to Tasmea’s Mechanical segment.

WasteCo appoints Brian Cohalan as CEO effective August 31, replacing interim Roger Gower, alongside new regional managers and a COO resignation, signaling a strategic leadership reset.

EROAD has appointed David Leach as CEO, effective October 2026, aiming to leverage his SaaS scaling expertise to accelerate growth and develop an AI-native platform.

Deterra Royalties reported a record A$61.8 million iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C in the June 2026 quarter, alongside significant progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project with US$1.21 billion drawn from a US Department of Energy loan.

Aurelia Metals (ASX: AMI) exceeded its FY26 gold production guidance, delivering 50.4koz of gold and reporting its highest quarterly operating cash flow since 2018. The company also secured a new $150 million financing facility, bolstering liquidity as it advances key growth projects.

Aurelia Metals prepares for CEO transition with CFO Martin Cummings stepping in as interim CEO and Leigh Collins appointed interim CFO, ensuring leadership continuity during the search for a permanent CEO.

Nanoveu has completed its acquisition of Singapore’s Spinoff Robotics, gaining validated drone platforms and engineering talent to fast-track its ECS-DoT edge-AI silicon integration for advanced aerial applications.

Nordic Resources has promoted Dr Robert Wrixon from Executive Director to Managing Director, signalling leadership continuity as the company advances its Finnish exploration assets. The move formalises Wrixon's longstanding role and aligns executive authority with the company’s growth ambitions.