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ABC News: Leadership Change
Justin Stevens, ABC News boss, has resigned following disagreement with managing director Hugh Marks over strategic direction of Australia's largest newsroom
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Business
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: MitchelLake's Talent Market Index sits at 107.2 (Hot), down 1.8 on the prior month; Oceania hiring signal is running easing (-4.4pts).
ABC News: 1 signal in the last 90 days; 0.1% of MitchelLake's Oceania signal flow.
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Leadership Change · Oceania
Yum! Brands →Nai De Leon appointed Chief People & Culture Officer effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Tracy Skeans who is retiring after 25+ years. De Leon joined Yum! in August 2025 as Chief Talent & Centers of Excellence Officer and brings 20 years of Bain & Company experience plus nearly a decade as an adviser to Yum!
Leadership Change · Oceania
SiteMinder →SiteMinder Director Samantha Lawson resigned and submitted final director's interest notice.
Leadership Change · Oceania
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Leadership Change · Oceania
Howatson+Company →Sasha Smith, Media Chief at Howatson+Company, has departed the organisation for New Zealand.
Leadership Change · Oceania
Granicus →Granicus appointed Jonathan Usher as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, signaling leadership reinforcement in the ANZ region.
Leadership Change · Oceania
Southern Cross Austereo →Seb Rennie, Chief Commercial Officer at Southern Cross Austereo, is exiting the company after three-and-a-half years. This is described as the latest high-profile executive departure following the company's merger with Seven West Media.
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