She is considered tough,ruthless and polarising,but with former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka at the helm Dan Murphy’s and BWS owner Endeavour is in for radical change.
The former airline executive will join Endeavour Group at a time of investor frustration with the performance of the liquor and pubs giant.
Key lieutenants are already jostling for position to succeed BHP boss Mike Henry at the top of the world’s biggest miner.
Another senior executive is exiting the media company,with head of sales Michael Stephenson moving on.
On paper,the former Nine chief executive looks like a good pick. But running the public broadcaster is probably one of the toughest gigs in the country.
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott will step down next year after nine years at the helm.
The transaction is a glimpse into the relationship between embattled WiseTech founder Richard White and his wife Zena Nasser,a former criminal lawyer.
Luke Anear was a private investigator when he launched a start-up from his Townsville garage,growing it into one of the nation’s largest tech businesses.
After serving as global chief executive since 2002,Meij will be replaced by former Coca-Cola executive Mark van Dyck.
The rise and rise of Richard White from refrigeration mechanic to billionaire is a remarkable tale,but his sudden downfall is even more extraordinary.