Succession Planning stories
The change puts more than 10,000 staff under new leadership as Downer prepares for its next phase in New Zealand.
The civil construction lobby will have a new voice on training, immigration and safety when Alan Pollard takes over as Chief Executive in January.
Families of high-risk workers could face devastating gaps if more employers fail to offer Wills and estate planning.
An ageing workforce is expected to leave New Zealand employers scrambling to replace experience, with 86% of hiring managers concerned.
The real estate group is set to expand faster in New Zealand after Derryn Mayne bought a 25% stake, bringing ownership back into local hands.
Women remain under-represented in senior roles, prompting the sector to back a summit aimed at widening the leadership pipeline.
Statistics New Zealand estimates that over the next 10-12 years around 20% of the country's SMBs will likely retire .
Mergers can unsettle clients, making a clear bid strategy vital to reassure them on service, price and continuity after a takeover.
UXC managing director and chief executive Cris Nicolli has announced he is retiring from the company on conclusion of CSC's proposed acquisition.