Lundberg heads Mallesons
Law firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques has appointed Michael Lundberg as managing partner of its Perth office from February 1, following Beau Deleuil’s move to Sydney as national managing partner, clients and markets. Mark Darian-Smith, who will move to Perth from the firm’s Sydney office, replaces Mr Lundberg in his previous role as WA head of litigation. Malleson’s national head of litigation Roger Forbes will also move to Perth, before a planned merger with Chinese firm King & Wood in the next few months.
New managers at SKM
Engineering projects firm Sinclair Knight Merz has promoted former area manager Asia Pacific, Phil Lory, to general manager, mining and metals, as his predecessor Santo Rizzuto has been made CEO. Alan Fotheringham has been appointed as group manager, energy. He was previously managing director, Australia for Wood Group subsidiary Mustang Engineering.
Read heads KBR Minerals
Mark Read has been appointed as president of engineering construction services company KBR’s new minerals business unit, to be headquartered in Melbourne. Before this Mr Read spent 20 years at Sinclair Knight Merz including time as general manager, resources and general manager, mining and metals, and two years as managing director at mining services company Sedgman.
Nile joins Plan B
Matt Nile has been appointed as group executive – operations, IT, risk and governance at boutique wealth management company Plan B Group Holdings. Mr Nile was previously head of program management – advice at BT Financial Group.
Sandover chairs JacMac
Richard Sandover has been elected as chairman of partners at Perth law firm Jackson McDonald, following the resignation of 10-year veteran Graham Goerke, who will now focus on the property practice. Helen Weatherly has been promoted to energy and regulation partner, Fiona Dempster to special counsel in the insurance team, Ryan Chorley to senior associate in the property team, and Claire Sharpe to associate in the workplace relations and safety team.
Lavan Legal moves
Craig Wallace, who practises in planning, environ-ment and land compensation law, has been appointed as a partner at WA law firm Lavan Legal. Clare Gleeson, who has a special interest in water law, and Daniel Butler, a member of the insolvency and reconstruction team with a focus on bankruptcy, have been appointed as associates.
Brohmer Murdoch dean
Murdoch University has appointed Jurgen Brohmer as its new dean of the School of Law. Professor Brohmer previously headed the University of New England’s School of Law in Armidale, New South Wales, since 2006, and prior to that held lectureships at the Europa-Institute of Saarland University in Germany.
Murphy, David AMEC directors
Engineering and project delivery business AMEC Minproc has appointed Mark Murphy as technical director – mining and geology. Mr Murphy was formerly general manager of Xstract Mining Consultants, and has also worked for Rio Tinto, Plutonic Resources and Dominion Mining. Manager process Dean David has been promoted to technical director – process.
Fisher joins Brand One
Brand and marketing consultancy Brand One has appointed Nigel Fisher as account director. Mr Fisher was most recently the director of digital services at Marketforce and has worked with national brands including Foxtel, Virgin Blue, Channel 9, NAB and Vodafone.
Squire Sanders promotions
Law firm Squire Sanders (AU) has promoted Lisa Butler (top right) and Samantha Smart to senior associates in the corporate and regulatory practice group. Ms Butler practices principally in commercial and corporate law with a focus on energy and resources transactions, while Ms Smart concentrates on contracts including farming, share and asset sale agreements, as well as risk mitigation and joint venture structuring. Mark Palermo, from the real estate and public infrastructure group, has also been made a senior associate.
New Tourism WA directors
Tourism WA has appointed Gwyn Dolphin as executive director of Eventscorp. Mr Dolphin was previously group marketing director at the Welsh Rugby Union and Millennium Stadium. Simon Burley has been appointed as executive director marketing. He was previously the global brand director of Beefeater and Plymouth Gin.
Additions at Velocious
Specialised engineering services firm Velocious Australia has appointed Michael Green, previously with RM Asia-Pacific, as chief financial officer. Jamie Robinson, who previously held senior global strategy and business development roles at Austal Ships, has been appointed as general manager operations, and Steve Kindness, previously with Technip, has been appointed as engineering manager.
Ridsdale to Art Gallery WA
Trish Ridsdale has been appointed to the board of the Art Gallery of WA for a three-year term, following the expiration of Kellie Benda’s term. Ms Ridsdale is currently a Tourism WA commissioner, chair of retail travel company Traveller’s Choice, and managing director of consultancy firm Board Business. Beck Advisory founder Hamish Beck has been re-appointed to the board for two years.
Page, Freeman join Rocky Bay
Disability services organisation Rocky Bay has appointed Simon Page to the newly-created position of marketing manager. He has previously worked for PruHealth and Energy Saving Trust in the UK. Philip Freeman, who previously led the WA branch of the Clarius Group, has been appointed as human resources manager.