Marsh to Lester Blades
Executive search firm Lester Blades has appointed Nick Marsh as partner. Mr Marsh was previously practice leader in AQuest Search’s Sydney office. He has extensive experience in South-East Asia, having spent four years with Singapore firm Olmec Search (formerly Carmichael Fisher APAC), after eight years as practice leader, commercial, for the Singapore office of executive search firm Boyden.
Pantoro, Metals X Boards restructure
Pantoro (formerly Pacific Niugini) has restructured its board as part of its transition to become a gold producer, while Metals X has also overhauled its board. Metals X chief executive Peter Cook has stepped down as founding chair and director of Pantoro, while Pantoro managing director Paul Cmrlec has resigned as a non-executive director of Metals X. Additionally David Osilkore has resigned as non-executive director of Pantoro, but will remain managing director of the company’s PNG subsidiaries. Michael Jefferies has been appointed non-executive chair of Pantoro, and Kyle Edwards appointed a non-executive director of the company. Mr Jefferies is currently chair of Touchcorp, and a non-executive director of Resimac, Ozgrowth, and Afterpay.
McLeod reappointed to EPA board
Glen McLeod has been reappointed to the board of the Environmental Protection Authority for a five-year term. Mr McLeod was initially appointed to the EPA in October 2013. He has led Glen McLeod Legal since leaving the then Squire Sanders in 2012, where he was a partner and practice group head.
HHG appointments
Marcus Hodge has joined HHG Legal as a special counsel, after four years as principal at Albany Legal. Prior to joining Albany Legal, he was a partner with Haynes Robinson Lawyers, following eight years serving in in-house roles for the ASX, Clough, and the Gorgon joint venture. Lucy Ferreira leaves the commercial team of Jackson McDonald to be appointed an associate of HHG. Bronte Lenigas and Lauren Copley both join as solicitors.
New head for Calibre Perth
Calibre Consulting has appointed Richard Di Perna as manager of the firm’s Perth office. Mr Di Perna was previously managing director of iConsult Solutions, following roles as area manager, WA for Cardno and WA manager, engineering and design for Ausco Modular. There have also been changes at the helm of parent company Calibre Group, with the resignation of managing director Peter Reichler. Chief financial officer Peter Massey has been made interim chief executive.
