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Dorsey holds reigns at Twitter

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2020
... practices, including this year's decisions to install an independent chair of the board and to continue improving board diversity." The committee assessed the current management structure, new operating plan and procedures put in place by Dorsey, as ...

IOOF appoints executive, continues growth push

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2020
... COVID-19 continued to affect flows, especially with the early release of super (ERS) scheme. "However, our scale, economic diversity and business strength contributed to the maintenance of a steady FUMA position," Mota said. "It has been pleasing to ...

AMP names incidents, issues lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
... process of overhauling its culture with the help of two consultancy firms. Symmetra, which specialises in inclusion and diversity, will implement cultural changes, while Oliver Wyman will support the newly-formed AMP Board Culture Working Group.

FSC encourages investment team diversity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... and guidance note to help improve gender balance in investment management teams. The report, called Guidance Note 38 - Diversity focuses on practical measures that workplaces can take to ensure a gender-diverse workplace from the hiring process to exit ...

Aware Super announces $1bn property project

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... target US gateway cities. "We believe everything that has always made New York a special place - its cultural activities, diversity, dining and entertainment, and most importantly the people who come to the city to make connections in their professional ...

Investors take charge in C-suite equality

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020
A $52 billion industry superannuation fund has launched an initiative to increase gender diversity in the executive teams of the ASX200 companies and already has the support of industry heavyweights. HESTA's 40:40 Vision campaign has launched with eight ...

Male-pack mentality holds back boards

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
... that many boards persistently suffer from a "boys' club mentality". The majority of the participants agreed that gender diversity in the boardroom brings different perspectives and unique skills to the discussions being held and can often have a positive ...

Super Recruiters announces chair

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
... previously chief people officer at McDonalds Australia, head of human resources; regional human resources and head of diversity and inclusion at BNP Paribas and group executive equities at Perpetual. In addition, Doyle is the founding board and membership ...

Female ASX 200 chiefs fall

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... at least 40% of each gender, with a 20% leeway. Morphet and Boddington pointed to a growing body of evidence linking diversity to company performance, promoting "the clear business case for gender diversity at the top". "More women in senior leadership ...

VFMC director nabs global role

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
... navigate these unsettled times," she said. "I am proud of our Board's commitment to racial, gender, and geographic diversity, and I know I can depend on their collective expertise." Wilton, based in Melbourne, has served on CFA Institute's board ...