Chaney heads advisory council
Michael Chaney has been appointed as chair of a new International Education Advisory Council to advise the Australian government in developing a new long-term strategy for the international education sector. Mr Chaney is currently chairman of Woodside Petroleum and the National Australia Bank, as well as chancellor of the University of Western Australia. Former WA premier Geoff Gallop has also been appointed as a member of the advisory council.
MacKerron to AECOM
Technical and professional services consultancy AECOM has appointed Alasdair MacKerron as technical director – structural in its building engineering group for the Western Australian and central region. Mr MacKerron was previously a director in the Edinburgh office of Ramboll UK.
Scotford & Fennessy movers
Mining and resources recrui-tment firm Scotford & Fennessy has appointed Max Crane (far right) as a senior consultant for geology and metallurgy placements. Saul Contera has been appointed to the trades and labour division specialising in fixed plant maintenance.
Christensen to Allen & Overy
International law firm Allen & Overy has appointed David Christensen as a senior associate in the Perth office. Mr Christensen was previously with Allen & Overy, London advising sponsors and lenders on international infrastructure, energy and acquisition deals. He recently advised the Papua New Guinea government and sponsors on the PNG LNG project.
Cramer joins Plan B
Boutique wealth management company Plan B Group Holdings has appointed Paul Cramer as group executive – product and distribution. Mr Cramer previously worked for MLC, William Buck and Macquarie Private Wealth.
Thomas joins Wunan
Nick Thomas has been appointed as CEO of Wunan Foundation, an East Kimberley not-for-profit organisation which aims to increase indigenous participation in the regional community. He replaces outgoing CEO Mandy Dahms.
Whitehead, Poole to NGIS
Cathy Whitehead and Phil Poole have been appointed as principal consultants to the management team at location-based IT services provider NGIS Australia. Ms Whitehead has previously worked across the professional services, resources, health, insurance, utilities and financial services industries. Mr Poole was previously a section manager at SKM.
Patterson joins Tradewinds
Jason Patterson has been appointed as general manager of the Tradewinds Hotel – Prendiville Group. Mr Patterson was previously the general manager of Mirvac Hotels and Resorts and Rydges Hotels and Resorts on the east coast.
Sheehan to Briscoe
Recruitment and human resources firm Briscoe Search and Consulting has appointed Emma Sheehan as a consultant. Ms Sheehan has six years of customer service and managerial experience.
Langton York Mill GM
The York Mill has appointed John Langton as general manager. Mr Langton was previously manager of the York Heritage Hotel and Terraces.
