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EXECUTIVE SHAKE UP AT IAG
BRIEFS
NICK HAWKINS HAS BEEN APPOINTED
IAG managing director and CEO. Hawkins succeeds Peter Harmer whose retirement was announced in
April this year.
Hawkins, who joined IAG in 2001, was
appointed Deputy CEO in April this year after 12 years as CFO. Prior to this he spent two years as CEO of IAG’s New Zealand business.
Hawkins said: “I am excited to lead IAG during its next phase of growth and ensure the company emerges from the economic downturn as a strong, resil- ient organisation.”
Hawkins immediately initiated an ex- ecutive restructure. He appointed a new CFO Michelle McPherson. Hawkins also announced that the Australia Division will be split into Direct Insurance Aus- tralia and Intermediated Insurance Aus- tralia, effective immediately. As a result, IAG CEO Australia, Mark Milliner, will leave the company at the end of Novem- ber. Milliner has been a force behind both Capital S.M.A.R.T and Repairhub.
Hawkins said the new operating model will provide greater clarity on roles and responsibilities and is more aligned to IAG’s brands and customer propositions.
Nick Hawkins
ROD CAM TO LEAD MTAQ
AFTER FIVE YEARS AT THE HELM OF
MTAQ Dr Brett Dale announced his res- ignation as group chief executive.
With his vision, MTAiQ was established as Australia’s
first automotive innova- tion hub in 2017.
Rod Camm will step
into the role. Camm has
been leading organisa-
tions for much of his ca-
reer and has a range of ex-
periences as CEO for government agencies, statutory bodies, government-owned corpora- tions, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research and private mem-
ber-based organisations. Camm is rec- ognised for his leadership in industry engagement, advocacy, and ter-
tiary education.
“I am excited to be lead-
ing the MTA Group through the next phase of recovery from COVID-19 and the innovation revo- lution that is sweeping
our industry across the globe," Camm said. :”Even though we are well positioned now, we must keep sharp focus on supporting our members, many of whom are yet to feel the full brunt of
the effects of COVID-19.”
AXALTA, HAS ANNOUNCED A
NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSTECH.
The partnership involves more than just the delivery of paint. Axalta and Bustech will work closely together to develop an innovative product portfolio and paint processes to ensure exceptional quality and timely delivery. Bustech is based in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast and is Australia’s largest privately-owned bus manufacturer.
THREE STARS FOR GLADIATOR
ANCAP has announced a 3 star safety rating for the Jeep Gladiator, following testing of its partner model, the Jeep Wrangler, last year.
The Gladiator ute offers levels of protection for adult occupants and vulnerable road users below that expected by consumers, with scores of 60% and 49% in respective areas.
ANCAP Director – Communications & Advocacy, Rhianne Robson said "Consumers have come to expect a high level of safety regardless of price-point and market segment."
WESTERN SYDNEY WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Maxine Merle Colligan, (aged 22) from Campbelltown, has been named Western Sydney Woman of the Year after already taking out the title of Western Sydney Woman in Trades category. The Western Sydney Women Award’s major
partner is the Australian Government, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman alongside Women NSW who are also a major sponsor.