BOQ recruits Sutton
Bank of Queensland has appointed Jon Sutton as chief operating officer. Mr Sutton unexpectedly exited from his role as Bankwest managing director in January after three years at the helm. At the time it was stated that he would be taking a senior role with Bankwest parent, Commonwealth Bank.
Gilchrist heads Lonrho
Diamond explorer Lonrho Mining has appointed Gordon Gilchrist as non-executive chairman. Mr Gilchrist was the founding managing director of Rio Tinto Diamonds, based out of Antwerp, Belgium. Prior to that he was managing director of Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamonds in WA. Previous chairman David Lenigas and non-executive director Geoffrey White, both Lonrho Plc representatives on the board, have retired from the board of Lonrho Mining, run by managing director Miles Kennedy.