This week's appointments include Jo Thomas, Andrew Lu, Hamish Johnston and Dave Stewart.
ARTRAGE boss Jo Thomas will depart from her role as the Fringe World operator’s chief executive and continue on as creative director, in a move that signals a new leadership structure for the major arts organisation. After holding the dual title since October 2023, Ms Thomas will transition from her full-time chief executive role into a part-time creative director role from July 1. Family circumstances were behind the decision to change, according to Artrage’s announcement. The Artrage board started its search for a new chief executive to work alongside Ms Thomas.
Andrew Lu has been appointed chair of the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), replacing Cushman & Wakefield national director Mark Clapham after a six-year board tenure. Mr Clapham, chair since January 2022, helped guide PICA through COVID-19 disruptions, major works and a leadership transition to chief executive Hannah Mathews. Dr Lu brings extensive governance and arts experience, including roles with SBS and the National Gallery of Australia Foundation.
Eon Protection has appointed Hamish Johnston as chief executive officer, effective April 20. Mr Johnston brings more than 20 years’ experience in supply chain management and corporate strategy across the resources, oil and gas, defence and utilities sectors. He was most recently corporate engagement manager at Waalitj Foundation’s Business Hub and previously received Supply Nation’s Procurement Professional of the Year for Supply Diversity award while at ATCO Australia.
Jackson McDonald has appointed Dave Stewart as a partner, effective May 1. Mr Stewart advises on the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of IP across sectors including technology, consumer brands and creative industries. He is joined by Ebony Sweetnam and Sophie Bidesi, bringing experience across contentious and non-contentious IP matters as the firm continues to expand its specialist practice areas.
IGO has announced the resignation of chief financial officer Johan van Vuuren, effective immediately, less than a month after he commenced in the role on April 1. The lithium miner said both parties agreed the position was “not the right fit”. Chief executive Ivan Vella said interim arrangements were in place while a search for a permanent replacement begins. Mr van Vuuren had been appointed in December.
