Sanderson prof at Curtin
Curtin University has appointed Kerry Sanderson to the position of adjunct professor in the Curtin Business School. Ms Sanderson is currently chairperson of Gold Corporation and a nonexecutive director of Atlas Iron, Downer EDI and St John of God Healthcare. She will act as an adviser on leadership at CBS, including strategic positioning, governance and economic development from a domestic and international perspective.
Squire Sanders grows team
Law firm Squire Sanders has expanded its construction team with the appointment of Joe Bennett as of counsel in the Perth office, specialising in front-end construction, engineering and infrastructure work. Mr Bennett returns to the firm after five years in the UK and Sydney, most recently as in-house legal counsel and commercial manager for Brookfield Multiplex. Cris Cureton, formerly of Minter Ellison, has joined the Squire Sanders construction team as a partner and will be based in Darwin and Perth.
Raphael returns to Minter
Minter Ellison has welcomed back Nada Raphael as special counsel to the Perth office of the law firm. Ms Raphael was most recently senior legal counsel at Fortescue Metals Group, advising on statutory approval processes and compliance.
New WA consultancy business
Russell Rieck, Lynda Bell and Jack Somerville have been appointed as partners at Somerville Partners, a new WA business consultancy that focuses on performance including profit, productivity and risk. Mr Rieck also continues on as chairman of 4HR Consulting Group.
Gillam moves to Kelly
Kurt Gillam has been appointed as Western Australian state manager at global recruitment firm Kelly Services. Mr Gillam was previously the general manager of Alliance Recruitment and Lloyd Morgan.
Egger promoted at APP
Steve Egger has been promoted to manager WA, urban development and property at APP Corporation, following the transfer of Kith Clark back to the company’s Sydney office. Mr Egger was previously a project director at the property and infrastructure consultancy.
Keay-Smith to Impact at Work
Lois Keay-Smith has been appointed as principal consultant for Impact at Work, specialising in employee and CSR engagement. Ms Keay-Smith has previously held stakeholder engagement roles at the ASX, Rugby WA and was WA manager of the Australian Business and Community Network.
Gunstone to Stochastic
Upstream oil and gas software company Stochastic Simulation has appointed Michelle Gunstone as digital content and marketing specialist. Ms Gunstone will lead the company’s strategic marketing plan, including for the forthcoming launch of its reservoir modelling software (SRE) and integrated gas field modelling software (ProGen).
