Board Moves August 13, 2018

Matt Smith has been appointed to a newly created role of chief commercial officer at Aspermont, a leading media services provider to the global mining and resources industry. Mr  Smith has over 20 years of experience in global media sales, having worked across both the technology and financial sectors. He will be responsible for all of Aspermont’s commercial activities, leveraging its existing high quality audience and brands, and transforming the company’s solution sales capabilities as it aims to enter a new phase of growth and scalability.

BARD1 Life Sciences is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of non-executive director Professor Geoffrey Laurent. Professor  Laurent was a leading respiratory scientist and has been with the BARD1 board since 2016.

CVCheck has appointed seasoned technology industry executive and corporate advisor Ivan Gustavino as independent non-executive chair. He will succeed Chris Brown who is retiring from the board. Mr  Gustavino has over 25 years of history in technology companies including vast experience in leading, advising and investing in high growth technology businesses.

Bevan Tarratt has been appointed non-executive director of Jacka Resources. Mr  Tarratt has experience in the corporate and financial services industries, having worked in accounting and corporate stockbroking firms for the past 15 years. He replaces James Robinson who has resigned from the board.

Klaus Eckhof has been appointed executive director of Lachlan Star. Mr  Eckhof is a geologist with more than 30 years of experience in identifying, exploring and developing mineral deposits around the world.

MediPharm Labs has appointed Sybil Taylor as chief marketing officer and Michael Perron as director of global business development. Ms  Taylor has a 25-year career bringing premium consumer brands to life by developing innovative customer-focused marketing strategies. Mr  Perron has more than 10 years of professional business advisory experience.