Corporate Ladder: Your weekly guide to executive appointments in South Australia
South Australia’s premier executive appointments column tracking the movements of those driving the state’s public and private sectors. Plus, the latest executive recruitment opportunities.
Glenelg Football Club appoints new CEO
The Glenelg Football Club has appointed Brigid Koenig as its CEO, becoming the first woman to lead the football club.
Koenig has more than 20 years’ experience leading organisations across commercial, community and not-for-profit sectors, having held CEO and senior managing roles.
She is the current managing director of consultancy firm The Purpose-Driven Leader, where she partners with individuals and organisations to embrace purpose-driven leadership.
Koenig has also served as CEO of the Sammy D Foundation, where she worked with the board of management to deliver significant growth in youth violence prevention initiatives.
“Brigid leads with purpose and connection and has a genuine ability to bring people together — qualities that will be critical as we continue to grow both on and off the field,” Glenelg Football Club president David Whelan said.
Chris Judd to lead Epic Energy
Energy infrastructure company Epic Energy has appointed Chris Judd as its CEO, with Judd to take the reins April 1.
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Judd has more than 30 years’ experience across energy and infrastructure sectors in both Australian and international markets.
He is the current executive general manager of new energy at ATCO Australia where he manages the operations of the company’s power generation facilities, including cogeneration power station in Osborne.
Judd also spent more than seven years in various roles at Suzlon Energy Australia, where he contributed to its development from a startup to the leading wind farm original equipment manufacturer with more than 300 staff within 5 years.
“Chris has led complex infrastructure businesses across multiple markets. His commercial discipline and operational focus will ensure Epic continues to deliver safe, reliable and efficient energy infrastructure for our customers, communities and industry,” chief financial officer James Adams said.
Adelaide Oval board changes
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) has appointed experienced communications adviser Nicole Haack to the role of deputy chair.
Haack has more than 25 years’ experience across strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, government relations and media sectors where she has worked for both public and private clients.
She is the current deputy chair for the SA Football Commission and a director for the Adelaide Central Market Authority.
Haack is also the managing director for public relations agency The Message Bureau where she has led communications strategy campaigns to government, private and ASX-listed companies.
AOSMA has also welcomed Steven Trigg to join the board following the retirement of Rob Kerin.
Trigg is an experienced leader in the SA football community and is the current chair of the SA Football Commission.
He has also served as CEO of the Adelaide Football Club for 12 years before taking on the role of CEO at Carlton Football Club from 2014 to 2017.
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Trigg also played 129 senior SANFL matches for Central District and North Adelaide and was a head coach for Sturt Football Club’s League and Reserves side.
Former federal minister Jamie Briggs has also been officially appointed as new chair of the AOSMA, succeeding outgoing chair Rob Kerin.
“We have a responsibility to maintain Adelaide Oval for the people of South Australia and keep pace with other world class stadia both here and around the world,” Briggs said.
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Cushman and Wakefield appoint national project manager
Commercial real estate agency Cushman and Wakefield has appointed Hutch Bykerk as its head of project and development services for Australia where he will oversee its national project management platform.
He brings more than 25 years’ experience across property, development and construction industries where he has delivered projects across health, education, residential and government sectors.
Bykerk has previously served at Solutions Consulting Australia for the past nine years where he was responsible for managing complex construction and development projects for major clients including AMP Services and Western Sydney University.
Prior to that, Bykerk oversaw large-scale commercial developments as senior project manager for Leighton Properties and for Jones Lang LaSalle.
“I’m excited to join the business and work with our clients to help bring ambitious developments to life and deliver projects that shape the future of our cities,” Bykerk said.
Experienced director to join Spacetalk
The directors of Spacetalk have announced the team intends to appoint Andrew Grover as an independent non-executive director.
Grover is an experienced public company executive, entrepreneur and investor with experience across healthcare, technology and financial services sectors.
He is the current executive chair of artificial intelligence solutions company Echo IQ, where he established a US-based leadership team to drive growth and achieved a Food and Drug Administration clearance.
Grover has also led governance reform, operational restructure as executive chairman of Nutritional Growth Solutions and has founded multiple high-growth businesses.
“The Company expects the process to be completed within the next two weeks and will announce further details including the terms of Mr Grovers appointment once completed,” a Spacetalk statement said.
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