THE University of Queensland (UQ) has elected Julie Cogin as the new leader of the prestigious UQ Business School.

Professor Cogin will take up the role of academic dean and head of school in January 2018. 

MAJOR construction group CIMIC – formerly Leightons – has appointed CIMIC Group Mining and Mineral processing executive and Thiess managing director Michael Wright as group deputy CEO.

“Michael has almost 20 years’ experience at CIMIC Group, having held leadership positions across the group, in Australia and Asia,” CIMIC Group chief executive officer Adolfo Valderas said. “During his career, Michael has gained extensive expertise in engineering, construction, tunnelling, industrial and environmental services, telecommunications, utilities and mining. 

DAVID SHARPE is the new chief executive officer of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), appointed for five years.

Prior to accepting the position Mr Sharpe’s career background includes 10 years with the Australian Federal Police leading its National Protection Operations; Serious and Organised Crime Group; Counter Terrorism Unit; and Close Operations Support Group. Mr Sharpe also spent two years as general manager of the Canberra Raiders NRL club. 

JANE LOVELL has been named the inaugural chief executive officer of Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the new body charged with promoting, protecting and developing the Australian seafood industry nationally and internationally.

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) CEO, James Findlay, congratulated Ms Lovell and highlighted her wealth of experience and extensive work within the natural resources sector, including fisheries, to pursue this mission.