Corporate Ladder: Your guide to executive appointments in Queensland
Queensland’s executive appointments column tracking the movements of those driving the state’s public and private sectors.
Domino’s dumps CEO after a year
Domino’s yesterday announced the immediate departure of its current Australia/New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Merrill Pereyra, after less than a year in the role.
Citing a mutual agreement, Group CEO and Managing Director Andrew Gregory will assume direct responsibility immediately, with the company explaining the switch came from a mutual agreement.
Chairman Jack Cowin said the last financial year laid the foundations for a reset for Domino’s, including reducing costs, paying down debt, strengthening cash flow and improving franchise partner returns.
“Australia/New Zealand is critical to the Group’s success, and the Board supports Andrew taking direct responsibility to increase the pace of execution while maintaining a clear focus on sustainable, profitable growth for franchise partners,” Cowin said.
Domino’s will provide its next trading update at the Annual General Meeting on November 11.
Company CFO changes hands
The Lottery Corporation has announced that Chief Financial Officer Adam Newman will leave the Company on July 1 2027.
Newman will remain in the role until that date, while the board undertakes a process to appoint a replacement.
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Serving as CFO since 2022, Newman has led TCL’s finance function, including through the demerger from Tabcorp and the establishment of TCL as a standalone listed company.
Most recently, he led the company’s inaugural Australian debt raising, supporting the funding of the Victorian Public Lottery Licence extension and strengthening the company’s financial flexibility.
Newman will now pursue a portfolio career, including board and non-executive director roles, drawing on his extensive executive experience across a range of industries.
Managing Director and CEO Wayne Pickup thanked Newman for his leadership and contribution.
“Adam has made a significant contribution to TLC since the demerger from Tabcorp, helping to establish the Company as a standalone ASX-listed business and building the financial foundations to support our long-term success through a period of significant change,” Pickup said.
Transport company CEO steps down
Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton has announced that she will complete her term as CEO, concluding in April 2027.
Stapleton served as CFO for two and a half years before taking on the role of CEO, where she oversaw many significant initiatives at Queensland Rail, including the implementation of 50-cent fares, record patronage growth and business recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Queensland Rail Chair Andrew Wellington thanked and congratulated Stapleton on her seven-and -a-half years at Queensland Rail.
“Kat has ensured we are well-placed to build upon recent successes as we prepare for significant change and integration of major projects and prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond,” he said.
Stapleton said leading Queensland Rail was a great privilege and that she is committed to supporting a smooth and orderly transition to a new leader.
“As I reflect on my time here, what stands out most is the people. It has been a genuine privilege to work alongside all those at Queensland Rail as we’ve embraced opportunities, navigated challenges and achieved so much together,” Stapleton said.
The Queensland Rail Board will commence a recruitment process to find a replacement in due course.
New company secretary appointed
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The Lottery Corporation has appointed Genevieve Ryan as Company Secretary, effective immediately following necessary regulatory approvals.
Ryan brings more than 20 years’ experience in highly regulated legal and governance roles, including her most recent role as Group Company Secretary at ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited.
She is also a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Ryan will take over the role from Adam Newman, who stepped down from the role of Interim Company Secretary on Thursday, October 8.
Statutory authority welcomes new board members
Seqwater has appointed Board Chairperson John McEvoy and Board member Rupert Haywood following confirmation by the Queensland Government.
McEvoy brings extensive experience as a board member for government agencies and is also a specialist advisor to boards of utility agencies the delivery of their large-scale infrastructure investments.
Before taking on the Board Chairperson role, he served as a non-executive director since 2020, and an executive director at JJM Advisory for ten years before that.
Haywood brings more than 30 years of experience in financial and risk management, treasury and debt markets, corporate governance, and executive leadership, both in Australia and internationally.
Before joining Seqwater, Haywood served as an independent external audit committee member at Maranoa Regional Council for two years and is an industry fellow at the University of Queensland.
Seqwater Chief Executive Officer Emma Thomas said the board played an important role in supporting the organisation to deliver for the communities it serves.
“We welcome Rupert to the Seqwater Board and look forward to working with him, alongside our continuing Board members, as we plan for the future water needs of South East Queensland,” Thomas said.
Seqwater also acknowledges outgoing Board member Catherine Mickel for her contribution and service to Seqwater since 2020.
Performing arts theatre strengthens board
Metro Arts has appointed four new members to its Board, covering cultural leadership, finance, organisation, governance, strategy, philanthropy and organisational transformation.
The appointments include Katherine Hoepper, Sarah Neal, Wendy Peard and Naomi White, who joined the board following a competitive recruitment process that attracted candidates from across a range of sectors.
Metro Arts Board Chair Tara Hastings said the appointments marked an important point in the organisation’s continued renewal.
“We were genuinely overwhelmed by the calibre of people who put themselves forward to join the Metro Arts Board,” Hastings said.
“Katherine, Sarah, Wendy and Naomi each bring very different skills, experience and perspectives to the Board. Collectively, they strengthen our capability across the arts, finance, strategy, philanthropy and organisational leadership, while sharing a genuine commitment to Metro Arts and the artists we exist to support.”
The Board renewal comes as Metro Arts undergoes a reset led by CEO Kieran Swann, focused on financial sustainability, strengthening operations and partnerships.
The four new Directors join Chair Tara Hastings and Directors Paul Bowker, Natano Fa’anana and Dr Naomi Blacklock.
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