Brown receives national award
Western Power's general manager of systems management Ken Brown was named Electrical College Professional Engineer of the Year for 2010. Mr Brown's expertise in large electrical system disturbances is world renowned and he is often called upon for advice in times of crisis such as the Varanus Island gas explosion and the severe black outs of Perth in 1994. Mr Brown has worked for Western Power for 40 years.
Burtson joins Condor Nickel
Iron ore veteran Ian Burston has been appointed to the board of explorer Condor Nickel as a non-executive director. His career includes former positions as chief executive of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, chairman of Cape Lambert Iron Ore and managing director of Portman. He currently sits on the boards of Broome Port Authority, NRW Holdings and Fortescue Metals Group.
WIN appoints Bowen
Paul Bowen has been appointed as WA regional manager of WIN Corporation. Mr Bowen will be charged with overseeing the daily operations at WIN as well as the introduction of digital channels to regional WA. Mr Bowen has worked in sales and senior management roles within the television industry for more than 30 years and once held the role as general manager of Channel Nine Perth.
New faces at Realmark ***
Grace Crosby (far right) and Linda Gillan have joined Realmark Real Estate. Ms Crosby brings 12 years' experience in real estate and will be the administrator to commercial trust accounts. Ms Gillan joins the strata department at Realmark's Leederville office with several years experience in real estate overseas. Realmark Real Estate's Floreat office has appointed Dean Bradley as new residential sales representative for Wembley and adjacent suburbs. Mr Bradley has more than 10 years' experience in sales management and has worked in real estate for the past five years.
New CEO for racing
Perth Racing, the business name of The Western Australian Turf Club, has appointed Michael Heath as its new chief executive officer. Mr Heath has occupied senior executive positions at the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia for the past 16 years, with his most recent role being executive general manager of all RAC's motoring-related businesses. He has executive experience in branding, finance, marketing, operations, property development, public relations, and retail.
Taylor Seashells BDM*
Seashells Hospitality Group has appointed Michelle Taylor as business development manager. Ms Taylor will manage corporate clients and sales for Seashells' five beachside properties. She joins Seashells with an extensive track record in hospitality, most recently as business development manager at Mirvac Hotels & Resorts where she specialised in the conference and corporate sector and prior to that role, worked in business development at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle.
Dixon manages at McDowall Affleck
McDowall Affleck has appointed Murray Dixon as lead project manager for civil engineering. Mr Dixon brings a wealth of experience in land development, hydraulic design and mine site engineering solutions and has worked for SKM, VDM Group, URS and AF Engineering.
Woolhouse to Checkside Group *
The Checkside Group has appointed Karin Woolhouse as a senior associate. Ms Woolhouse has more than 10 years' senior administration experience, predominantly in a corporate finance and investment-banking environment.
Porter back at Porter Consulting *
Porter Consulting, a division of The Checkside Group, has reappointed Kristy Porter to her role of project managing the recruitment of senior support staff roles, as well as specialist litigation support, legal technology and forensic professionals across Australia.
Harris at Shield
The board of Shield Mining has appointed Trevor Harris to replace Lexton Graefe as company secretary. Mr Harris has also been appointed as the company's chief financial officer. He has 20 years' experience in financial management in a wide variety of industry sectors and has filled multi-disciplinary roles within significant companies such as BGC Australia, Toll Holdings and the Cool or Cosy Group.
Reid shifts at BankWest
BankWest has appointed Mark Reid, currently heading up the bank's retail arm, to the position of head of business and private banking. Mr Reid's position will include building a new divisional approach to the sales and service model of the business division.
Terranovis for Flynn*
Sean Flynn has joined land development company Terranovis (formerly SPM Project Marketing) as project manager. Mr Flynn previously was manager of capital markets with Jones Lang Lasalle and before this was a licensed valuer at McGees Property. He will manage the fast selling Avalon Estate in Baldivis on behalf of a number of existing landowners.
