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.
New CEO at engineering company
Adelaide-based Century Engineering has appointed Paul Gay as its new CEO.
Gay has more than 25 years of experience in engineering and operational leadership roles in the steelmaking, mining, shipbuilding and defence industries.
He was previously chief operating officer for the Collins Class Submarines at Australian submarine builder ASC and was an engineering manager at BAE Systems in Melbourne.
In the new role, Gay will be responsible for commercial and customer leadership, building operational excellence and delivering the financial performance of large, complex projects.
“We have built a strong business over many years, and bringing Paul into the CEO role gives us the opportunity to further strengthen our leadership capability while continuing to build on the experience, relationships and values that have made Century what it is today,” outgoing CEO David Heaslip said.
Senior appointment at City of Tea Tree Gully
The City of Tea Tree Gully has appointed Bonnie Sleeman as its customer and communications manager.
Sleeman has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communication campaigns across government in SA and internationally.
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She was previously senior campaign manager for ‘The Great Unwaste’ behaviour change campaign at End Food Waste Australia, and was previously a media liaison officer at the Department for Education and Childhood Development.
Sleeman was also senior governance and communications officer at the United Kingdom’s Department for Education and head of campaigns and strategic communications for the Department for Business and Trade.
Credit Union SA leadership changes
Credit Union SA has announced changes to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Sarah Brooks as chief transformation officer and Karen Beard as chief people and productivity officer.
Brooks is an experienced banking leader and will be responsible for shaping the company’s strategy, transformation and technology direction.
She joins the company from Westpac, where she was the head of group planning and portfolio management, in charge of leading the company’s annual investment planning.
Brooks specialises in program management and management consulting, and was previously head of consumer strategy and head of group performance, talent and reward for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.
Beard has more than 10 years of experience at Credit Union SA and has been an executive member since 2020, including as chief transformation officer and chief member experience officer.
In the newly created role, Beard will have a focus on operational effectiveness, building workforce capability and delivering sustainable performance.
She was previously a digital sales manager and a regional manager at People’s Choice Credit Union where she was responsible for the development and management of eight branches across Melbourne metropolitan sites.
“Together, their experience and dedication will strengthen our commitment to member growth and ensure Credit Union SA remains a sustainable and successful organisation for the future,” Credit Union SA CEO Todd Roberts said.
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Tandanya appoints new chairperson
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Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute has appointed Marius Liddle as chairperson of the Tandanya board.
Liddle has more than 15 years of experience across the government, business and community sectors and specialises in Aboriginal engagement and governance.
He is the current chairperson of Spinifex Foundation SA, which is a philanthropic organisation investing in Aboriginal community-led initiatives, and was formerly a member of the State Aboriginal Heritage Committee.
Liddle is also the owner and managing director of Drivera Leasing and Hire and is the founder of MTL Consulting Services, where he promotes Indigenous workforce participation.
“My team and I warmly welcome Mr Liddle to the role of Chairperson and look forward to working with him as Tandanya continues to advance its role as a national platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, culture and creativity,” Tandanya CEO Brenz Saunders said.
AGSA board appointment
The Art Gallery of SA (AGSA) has made a new appointment to its board alongside the reappointment of current members.
Nataliya Dikovskaya joins the AGSA board with more than 20 years of experience in wealth management, financial strategy and regulatory compliance.
Dikovskaya is a former professional ballet dancer, is the chair of the audit, finance and risk committee at the Australian National Maritime Museum and is a senior adviser at Minchin Moore Private Wealth Advisers.
She is currently a member of AGSA’s contemporary collectors committee, a member of State Theatre Company SA’s finance, audit and risk sub-committee and was formerly chair of the Adelaide Park Lands Association art prize.
Mark Roderick and Miriam Silva AM, as well as presiding member Sandy Verschoor, have all been reappointed to the board.
“The people we are announcing today as new or reappointed members of the Board will play a leading hand in guiding the Art Gallery of South Australia over the coming years,” Arts Minister Kyam Maher said.
State Theatre Company board appointment
Matthew Lang has been appointed for a three-year term as a new member of the State Theatre Company of SA’s board.
Lang has more than 30 years of experience in leadership experience across operations, finance, strategy, governance, and capital investment.
He has previously held roles as chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Discovery Parks Group and was chief financial officer for Cobham Aviation Services.
Lang is a current member of the Flinders University business advisory board, the Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW board and was formerly on the Guide Dogs SA/NT board.
“The Board of the State Theatre Company of South Australia will benefit from Matthew Lang’s strong background in a range of areas including finance, board governance and leadership,” Arts Minister Kyam Maher said.
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