EY partner Vince Smith has been appointed liquidator of six funds management companies associated with the late David Jones, following a successful court application by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Hames Sharley has appointed David Jones as principal of urban design and planning.Mr Jones was previously a special projects manager at Otak International in Abu Dhabi.
David Jones has been been approached by a UK investor, believed to be EB Private Equity, with a takeover proposal that reportedly puts an enterprtise value on the retailer of $1.65 billion.
AFTER seventy-seven years in retailing, Aherns' decision to sell to David Jones has marked the end of an era for Australia's last family-owned department store.
