Broad confirmed to head VDM
Engineering and construction company VDM Group has confirmed Andrew Broad as chief executive officer. Mr Broad was previously chief operating officer for the construction and contracting divisions and has been acting CEO since March, when then-chief executive Ken Perry retired. Before this Mr Broad was chief operating officer at Ausdrill. VDM has also appointed Rod Gonzales as chief operating officer. Mr Gonzales was formerly commercial director of WorleyParsons WA operations.
Kenny replaces Sheridan at AusGroup
Engineering contractor AusGroup has appointed Stuart Kenny as acting chief executive officer, following the resignation of John Sheridan, who has held the role for just over three years. Mr Kenny previously served as managing director and chief executive for four years until January 2008, and has been a non-executive director since that time. AusGroup has recently been awarded contracts by Karara Mining for early works at its iron ore mine near Geraldton as well as by Chevron Australia for fabrication work for the Gorgon project.
Clifford retires from Atlas Iron
Geoff Clifford will step down from July 31 as chairman of Atlas Iron to enable him to spend more time with his family. Mr Clifford has been with the iron ore producer for four years, initially as an independent non-executive director and subsequently as chairman. Independent non-executive director David Hannon has been appointed as interim chairman while the company recruits additional directors including a new chairman.