Latest Leadership Transition News

Hansen Technologies posted a modest 1.5% revenue dip to $386.5 million in FY26 but delivered a 15.9% rise in underlying NPATA to $65.9 million, driven by recurring revenue growth and AI-enabled efficiencies. The company also announced a planned CEO succession to support its next growth phase.

BHP Group Limited’s 2026 US Annual Report (Form 20-F) filed with the SEC details robust production across key assets, disciplined capital allocation, and advances in sustainability and leadership transition.

NZX has appointed seasoned investment executive Hishaam Mirza as its new Chief Executive, aiming to boost the exchange's scale, liquidity, and international relevance.

After more than 11 years at the helm, Stewart Tully steps down as CEO of Alliance Aviation, handing leadership to Steven Greenway from October 2026. The transition aligns with Alliance's strategic realignment following a revised wet lease deal with Qantas.

Indiana Resources announces the resignation of CEO Matthew Bowles effective November 2026, while exploration at the Gawler Craton Project continues under stable leadership. Executive Chair Bronwyn Barnes remains focused on arbitration proceedings tied to Tanzanian shareholder disputes.

BHP Group Limited posted robust FY2026 results with a 15% revenue increase, record copper production contributing over half of underlying EBITDA, and a total fully franked dividend of 172 US cents per share. The company advances growth projects, including the Jansen potash mine, while managing legacy Samarco liabilities and pursuing climate targets.

Lark Distilling Co. Ltd grew net sales by 15% in FY26, driven by whisky and international expansion, but posted a $40 million loss after goodwill and inventory impairments.

Deterra Royalties delivered a 5% increase in statutory net profit to $164.2 million for FY26, underpinned by record Mining Area C volumes and strategic asset sales. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.8 cents, maintaining a 75% payout ratio, while advancing the Thacker Pass lithium project on schedule for late 2027 production.

Region Group (ASX: RGN) delivered solid FY26 results with a 3.2% increase in Funds From Operations per security, a 9.8% total security holder return, and a leadership change as Greg Chubb took the helm as CEO.

Spark New Zealand will transition its board chairmanship to Vince Hawksworth following Justine Smyth’s departure in November 2026. Hawksworth brings extensive executive experience in regulated utilities and infrastructure to the telecommunications company’s leadership.

Image Resources NL’s CEO Patrick Mutz will resign at the end of August 2026, with Chair Winston Lee stepping in as Executive Chair during the leadership transition. The company continues to operate its Atlas project while exploring innovative synthetic rutile processing.

JB Hi-Fi delivered a solid FY26 with record revenue and profit growth, declaring a 22.5% higher dividend and advancing its net-zero emissions goal.