Latest Leadership Transition 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.

Perenti Limited has secured a 12-month extension of its underground mining services contract with Regis Resources at the Duketon Operations, increasing contract value by approximately A$180 million and extending the term to at least March 2029 without additional capital requirements.

ImpediMed Limited has appointed Erik Anderson as its new CEO and Managing Director, effective 7 April 2026, aiming to boost commercial execution and revenue growth in the US market. Dr Parmjot Bains will remain as an advisor until 30 June 2026 to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

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.

Celsius Resources has appointed Bardin Davis as Managing Director to spearhead financing efforts for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project, while initiating a search for a Non-Executive Chair to strengthen governance.

Yugo Metals has appointed Petar Tomašević as its permanent CEO, following his interim leadership that saw significant project milestones. His international experience and regional insight position the company for accelerated growth in Europe's strategic metals sector.

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.

Buru Energy’s CEO Thomas Nador resigns due to health reasons, with interim leadership stepping in as the company advances its Rafael Gas Project.

Variscan Mines announces the resignation of CEO Stewart Dickson and the appointment of Tom Kent as executive director, signaling a strategic shift following the San Jose Mine Restart Study.

EML Payments has appointed Adam Olding as its Global CEO, marking a pivotal step in its EML 2.0 transformation and signalling strengthened leadership to drive growth. Concurrently, regulatory developments around its Australian banking licence application introduce new compliance dynamics.

Coronado Global Resources has announced the resignation of CEO Douglas Thompson, appointing former CEO and current Executive Chair Gerry Spindler as interim leader. The board also welcomes Greg Pritchard as the new Chair.

Lodestar Minerals has appointed Executive Director Coraline Blaud as CEO, positioning the company to capitalise on its expanding exploration projects across multiple continents.