Corporate Ladder: Your guide to executive appointments in Queensland
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New additions to Queensland Investment Corporation
The state government has appointed former Liberal National Party leader Peter Dutton and Michael Choi OAM as directors of the Queensland Investment Corporation board.
The appointments aim to put a greater focus on Queensland developing investment in critical minerals and defence industries.
Dutton will use his expansive government and defence industry experience to provide strategic advice on accelerating development through the flagship Sovereign Industry Development Fund.
Former Beattie Government assistant minister Michael Choi OAM brings broad experience in the critical minerals sector to secure international investment into the growing space.
Queensland Investment Corporation is Queensland’s State-owned investment manager with more than $135 billion in assets under management.
Treasurer David Janetzki welcomed the world-class expertise both appointees will bring to the organisation.
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“Queensland is open for business, and we are equipping our state-owned investment manager to secure opportunities within Australia and abroad,” he said.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates welcomed the news, saying the appointments would ensure the corporation’s position for the future.
“The strong and clear leadership the new appointees will help steer Queensland into the future and capitalise on the opportunities ahead,” Bates said.
First Special Commissioner for Regional and Rural Queensland appointed
The state government as appointed Andrew Cripps as the state’s first special commissioner for regional and rural Queensland, who will focus on delivering programs and services across the state.
The Townsville-based role will focus on government policies, programs and services to better reflect the needs and priorities of regional and rural Queenslanders.
Born and raised in north Queensland, Cripps is a former deputy mayor and Queensland minister for natural resources and mines who brings regional knowledge and leadership experience to the role.
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Minister for regional and rural development Dale Last said the appointment would bring the right mix of experience and community connection to deliver effective government services.
“As a former Government Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and having worked in local government, Mr Cripps understands how to navigate the challenges facing our regional and rural communities,” Last said.
“Regional Queensland is full of opportunity, and this role is about making sure communities are supported to grow, attract investment and create jobs.”
Four new members join James Cook University Council
Four new members have been appointed to the James Cook University Council, including two Supreme Court solicitors.
The council now consists of 16 members – three official members, six appointed members, five elected members and two additional members.
New appointments include Michael Spearman, Casie Scott, Dr Kaylee Boccalatte and Natalie Maltby, with Marjorie Pagani reappointed to the JCU Council.
Michael Spearman has been admitted to Queensland’s Supreme Court and is a solicitor with legislative experience across federal and state jurisdictions.
Casie Scott brings extensive experience delivering government initiatives and professional services, while Dr Kaylee Boccalatte has experience leading advisory boards, with skills in strategic leadership, performance management, governance and compliance, and stakeholder management.
Natalie Maltby is also admitted to Queensland’s Supreme Court and brings experience as a legal officer, solicitor and federal prosecutor.
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the new appointees bring a wealth of experience to the JCU Council.
“These four highly respected leaders will help to improve operations and increase transparency,” he said.
Recent changes to the JCU Act have removed discretionary power for Council to set its own size and composition, bringing the university back in line with the way other universities’ governing bodies operate.
The new appointees will begin three-year terms starting Monday April 20.
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