Latest Leadership Changes News

Amanda Lacaze, the CEO who transformed Lynas Rare Earths from a struggling startup to an ASX50 powerhouse, has announced her retirement. The company is now searching for a new leader to guide its next growth phase.

Janus Electric has appointed Ben Hutt as CEO and Managing Director, aiming to fast-track its innovative exchangeable battery systems for heavy transport. Hutt’s extensive energy transition and capital markets experience positions the company for its next growth phase.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has appointed Merrill Pereyra as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, while expanding George Saoud’s responsibilities to include Chief Operating Officer. These leadership moves aim to accelerate the company’s turnaround and operational efficiency.

Tamboran Resources has appointed Todd Abbott as CEO, bringing over 25 years of upstream oil and gas expertise to lead its pivotal Beetaloo Basin development.

Ansell Limited announces the retirement of CEO Neil Salmon after five years in the role, appointing Nathalie Ahlström as his successor to lead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.

Southern Cross Media Group has completed its acquisition of Seven West Media, issuing shares to Seven shareholders and announcing significant leadership and board changes.

Bayan Mining has appointed Nathan Kong as its new CEO, bringing over 17 years of tier-one mining experience to lead its rare earth projects and strategic growth initiatives.

Mineral Commodities Limited has made its CEO role redundant following the appointment of voluntary administrators, signalling deep restructuring ahead.

Vulcan Steel has appointed Gavin Street as its new CEO and managing director, while reshuffling key board roles to maintain a majority of independent directors.

Battery Age Minerals announces the upcoming departure of CEO Nigel Broomham, with a formal search underway for his successor as the company continues its growth trajectory.

Blackstone Minerals announces the resignation of Managing Director Scott Williamson, appointing Geoff Gilmour as Executive Chairman during the search for a new CEO. The board also welcomes geologist Greg Cunnold to strengthen technical expertise amid this transition.

Celsius Resources has postponed the final Feasibility Study for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project to January 2026, while engaging a top financial advisory firm to secure project financing amid strong international interest.