Backhouse joins Austal
Shipbuilder Austal has appointed Graham Backhouse as general manager of its Henderson Shipyard Operations. Mr Backhouse was most recently general manager for the ANZAC Ship Alliance, and has 24 years of experience in the defence field. Austal has been contracted to build eight Cape Class patrol boats for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service at Henderson.
Edwards SJOG medical director
Chemical pathologist Glenn Edwards has been appointed as national medical director of St John of God Pathology, based at the head office in Osborne Park. Dr Edwards has worked at SJOG Pathology since 2006 and was most recently WA medical director.
Parker partner at Clayton Utz
Law firm Clayton Utz has promoted Adrienne Parker from special counsel to partner in the construction and major projects group in Perth. Ms Parker practices in all areas of construction law, with a special emphasis on major project construction, engineering and resources projects.
Rich wine show chair
Philip Rich has been appointed as the new chair for the Margaret River Wine Show, from 2013. Mr Rich is the founder and a partner in Melbourne’s Prince Wine Store. Judging for the wine show will take place from November 19 to 21 2013.
Davies up at UHY Haines Norton
|Wendy Davies has been promoted to partner at accounting firm UHY Haines Norton, from January 1. Ms Davies will be the lead partner in the migrant services section, having experience as a migration agent in addition to being an accountant. She has been with the firm for five years, and spent the past two years as a manager in the business advisory division assisting SME clients, especially business migrants.
Carriero joins YMCA board
Karen Carriero has been appointed to the board of not-for-profit YMCA Australia as vice-president. Ms Carriero is currently chief marketing officer at Curtin University, and a non-executive director for YMCA Perth.
Two new at Access Analytic
Financial modelling provider Access Analytic has appointed Kim Pinkerton as business development director. Mr Pinkerton spent 15 years as a partner in Sydney-based Independent System Integrators. Lauren Rowe has been appointed as marketing manager. Ms Rowe has previously worked at Western Power, Homeloans and Police & Nurses Credit Society.
New hires at Pitcher Partners
Accounting firm Pitcher Partners has appointed Paul Mulligan as an executive director in business advisory and assurance. Mr Mulligan is a registered company auditor, and was previously an associate director at BDO Australia. Tim Martino has joined as a manager to the firm’s tax services division. Mr Martino was previously a manager, tax at Ernst & Young.
