Stephen Moir has been appointed as managing director of Small Business Development Corporation, after almost a year at the helm in an acting capacity.
Stephen Moir has been appointed as managing director of Small Business Development Corporation, after almost a year at the organisation's helm in an acting capacity.
Mr Moir, whose permanent appointment to the state government agency role was expected, replaces George Etrelezis who suddenly departed in July last year after 21 years with the SBDC, 11 of those as managing director.
Mr Etrelezis departure came soon after disgraced Labor parliamentarian Norm Marlborough took over the Small Business portfolio. Mr Marlborough quit parliament late last year after being embroiled in the scandal surrounding former premier Brian Burke.
The state government agency, the only autonomous small business focused entity of its type in Australia, has also recently found a new chair, with high-profile entrepreneur Patria Jafferies filling a vancancy left by former academic Tim Atterton.
Mr Moir has been a senior executive at the SBDC for many years. In 2004, he also worked as executive officer to the Rottnest Island Taskforce, completing a comprehensive review into the commercial operations of the island.
The SBDC plays a role in assisting small business around the state. It also assists business migrants seeking to locate in the state.
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Stephen Moir has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) for the next five years.
Mr Moir was appointed by the Governor in Executive Council today. His term will run until June 5, 2012.
Mr Moir has been the acting Managing Director of SBDC since July 2006.
Mr Moir has years of experience in providing services to small business. He started his career as a retail cadet with Myer, later joining the Tourism Commission's Western Australian marketing team.
Mr Moir worked in human resource management and industrial relations for several years before he joined SBDC as Director of Business Facilitation Services and running the Business Enterprise Centre program for regional businesses.
In 2004, Mr Moir took on the role of Executive Officer to the Rottnest Island Taskforce, completing a comprehensive review into the commercial operations of the island. This resulted in the State Government providing an additional $20 million to address infrastructure and operational issues.
Mr Moir holds a Bachelor of Business Degree in Human Resource Development from the University of South Australia.
