WA Division Celebrates and Recognises Past Presidents
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NEWSLETTERNEW LOOK WAdirector Issue 40 | SPRING 2011 companydirectors.com.au INSIDE 2 State Manager’s corner 3 21st Anniversary Ball photos 4 Regional Roadshow 4 Karratha Sundowner 5 SME Briefing 5 Director Briefings review - member perspective 5 Oil and gas Briefing 6 The importance of employee engagement 6 Leaders Edge Lunch 6 Austcham networking event Preview of 21st Anniversary Ball photos, see page 3 for more… 7 Director profile - Mike Ansell WA Division celebrates and recognises past Presidents 8 Core system replacement Twenty first celebrations are an opportunity achievements at international events contrasted 9 Corporate partners to reflect, recognise and celebrate the past. with the lows of the natural tragedies that faced 10 2011 Rugby World Cup and boards It can cause embarrassment for previous Australia over the past 21 years. fashion faux paus and red faces from looking The WA Division Gold Medal Award is 12 Harmonised safety laws at gawky high school photos, but this was presented annually to an outstanding director not the case at the recent 21st anniversary whose achievements go beyond business. It 14 Farewell to our councillors celebrations for the WA Division at its annual is awarded to one who exemplifies leadership black tie event. values of excellence and integrity and 15 Member milestones The WA Division wanted to recognise and encourages the highest ethical standards. 16 The (r)evolution to equality celebrate the former Presidents, all of whom George Jones AM CitWA FAICD was awarded contributed to the highly successful Division the Institute’s 2011 WA Gold Medal in in equity raising that enjoys strong and ongoing support from recognition of his achievements in the director 19 Indigenous Governance Program its members in 2011. community promoting the highest standards It was an added bonus that all the State of corporate governance and directorship, and 20 Diary dates Managers from the past 21 years were also able for the leadership he demonstrated during the to attend. Sue Pepperell, the longest serving tragic loss of the Board of Sundance. and most recognised State Manager with over Those that joined us for the evening included; 15 year’s service, flew from Geraldton to join Gordon Martin – the original WA Division the celebration along with Anthony Smith, President, Warwick Kent, Ian MacKenzie, and Suzanne Ardagh, the current State Peter Mansell, Terry Budge, Fiona Harris, manager to celebrate the evening. Steven Cole (current State President) It was a fitting night to recognise the It was a wonderful night, made more special NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY: captains of industry and commerce. The list by the inclusion of our former Presidents and of past Presidents read like a corporate “Who’s State Managers. who” of WA industry. Seven out of the past The entertainment, provided by “Boys ten Presidents joined us for the evening’s in the Band”, the Martini Bar and late-night celebration and a short video presentation jazz band ‘’Milan’s Mischief’’ contributed presented the highlights of each President’s to a stellar night that was a hit with the WA term. The corporate crashes of the early 90s, the members and their guests and a fitting tribute Asian financial crises, the highs of the sporting to celebrate 21 years! Contact us: WA Division, PO Box 7050 Cloisters Square WA 6850 t: 08 9320 1700 f: 08 9322 6545, e: [email protected] 1 WAdirector | SPRING 2011 STATE MANAGER’S CORNER Do your current Management Consultants offer you Straight forward Clear thinking Tailored outcomes? We do! Suzanne Ardagh MAICD WA and International Manager, Australian Institute of Company Directors Business Advisory, Business Change, IT Advisory, Greetings from Singapore. This is a truly vibrant and international city, Enterprise Applications, Software Development but like most expats, I have been on the road since moving up here, covering considerable ground, with visits to Manila, Kuala Lumpur, 10 Countries, 14 Offices, 750+ Staff Bangkok, Mumbai and Jakarta. In Australia: Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne What’s been both surprising and rewarding, is the level of engagement of our international members. All of those contacted are keen to Managing Director: Frank Early - 08 09322 2808 offer advice, support and information on our potential international 1 Howard Street Perth WA 6000 activities. Many of our members hold senior international roles, and the www.thebirchmangroup.com opportunity to sit with them and get an insider’s view of the challenges for Boards and Directors in their particular region is invaluable. South East Asia is an interesting and challenging environment to do business, as many of you would know! WA OFFICE WA COUNCIL On the WA front, the team here continue to deliver the numerous Suzanne Ardagh MAICD events, education courses and membership services at the highest WA and International Manager Steven Cole standards that you have all come to expect. They are all doing a FAICD (President) Brad Green great job whilst I am on the road. Member Relations Executive Michael Smith FAICD (Vice President) The regional activities continue to gain momentum with recent events Malini Haran in all four centres, Albany, Bunbury, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie, focussing Member Relations Executive Rick Crabb on the duties and responsibilities of NFP Directors with State President, FAICD Karen Spencer Steven Cole. Events Executive Alison Gaines FAICD We co-hosted an event with regional airline, Karratha Flying Services, Rachel Hogan in the vibrant regional hub of Karratha the North West, a city reflecting Events Coordinator Gaye McMath the energy and pulse that drives the WA economy. We look forward FAICD Erin Timu to engaging more with this diverse and dynamic city in WA with our Education Executive Craig Readhead “Outback Forum” on 7 October which heads to Karratha to view FAICD Rio and Woodside operations. I’d encourage you to book onto this Grace Letizia Education and Board Services Steve Scudamore trip which will be a great chance to get a bird’s eye view of what is FAICD happening in the impressive North West. Executive Elizabeth McLaughlin Gene Tilbrook We had a delightful evening recently, celebrating the WA Division’s Office & Events Administrator FAICD 21st anniversary and you’ll enjoy the photos from this event. We Kellie Benda Amy Matson were very pleased to have seven of the past ten Presidents join us on FAICD the night and the three State mangers. It was a terrific celebration Education Administrator Shirley Int’Veld and a recognition and reflection on how fortunate this Division has Lauren Jackson MAICD been, to have such highly respected Directors taken up the role of Events & Membership Administrator State President. It was a great night with fantastic entertainment, not only from the “Boys in the Band” but also an impromptu performance from one of WA’s highly respected legal fraternity who impressed WA Division, PO Box 7050 Cloisters Square WA 6850 everyone with his stage presence and singing voice! t: 08 9320 1700 f: 08 9322 6545 e: [email protected] Newsletter written by: WA State Office.Editor: Rachel Hogan. For more information or to submit content to us, details above. I look forward to joining you at our end of year Christmas Long Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in NSW Director do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Lunch this year, which will be something new and yet - not! So stay Institute of Company Directors nor the publication. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility can be accepted by the publisher for omissions, typographical or printer’s errors, inaccuracies tuned and we look forward to seeing you at our events and course. or changes that may have taken place after the publication. All rights reserved. 2 21st Anniversary Ball photos continued Guests dressed to impress in their black-tie attire Steven Cole FAICD, Peter Mansell FAICD, Terry Budge FAICD and Fiona Harris FAICD Warwick Kent AO, Ian Mackenzie FAICD, Gordon Martin, Guests enjoying pre-dinner drinks Steven Cole FAICD WA Christmas Long Lunch The great corporate Christmas feast Thursday 1 December 2011 Pan Pacific Hotel 12:00pm - 3:30pm The WA Division invites you, your colleagues and clients to join us at this year’s great corporate Christmas Feast. This event will focus on bringing back the traditions of Christmas through platters of sumptuous food at your own table, deluxe wines by Voyager Estate, special gifts and prizes and entertainment by resident funny man Andrew Horabin and live funky jazz tunes. To register t: 08 9320 1700 or e: [email protected] Sponsored by: Charity partner: Paul Berend GAICD, Anna Berend-Sloboda GAICD 3 WAdirector | SPRING 2011 Regional Roadshow On the week commencing 15 people willing to take up the August the Australian Institute challenge and give of themselves of Company Directors delivered in support of the community. a Not-for-profit regional road I feel very confident that with show featuring WA Division the demonstrable dedication President, Steven Cole. The week of everyone who came to the long road show travelled to our sessions, and with the information four regional areas, Kalgoorlie, we were able to impart, the Geraldton, Bunbury and Albany. governance and performance Steven delivered a keynote outcomes for the organisations Albany-Kelly Hull, Sarah Kalgoorlie-Bruce Harris FAICD, address at each venue on represented by the participants Bowles, Carmen Fasolo Adrian Tingey,Lloyd Morley the topic of ‘’Governance for will be much enhanced.” performance-enhancing the Steven has over 35 years’ prospects of NFP success’’, professional, corporate and which was followed by a very business experience through engaged Q and A session where senior legal consultancy, as the audiences shared their own well as a range of executive experiences and challenges. management and non-executive Steven highlighted the changing appointments including Chairman landscape of the NFP sector of Brightwater Care Group and including the governance the QE2 Medical Centre Trust.