Directors

Catherine West ends run of 60 male media chairs

This list tracks chairs of ASX listed Australian media and advertising companies. That's 60 men and just 1 woman with the appointment of Catherine West to succeed Peter Costello as Nine chair. If we've missed any, please email stephen@maynereport.com.

Jun. 20, 2024

What happens to directors in takeovers?

This list tracks the so-called "social issues" at board level when public companies merge or are taken over.

Dec. 30, 2024

Chronology of corporate law change in Australia

Here is a chronology of material corporate law, tax and capital raising legal changes in Australia which have impacted investing and governance on the ASX. If we've missed any big ones, please email stephen@maynereport.com

Dec. 30, 2024

Former pollies on ASX-listed boards

This list tracks 57 former Australian politicians who have or still serve on public company boards. Send any corrections of additions to stephen@maynereport.com

Jan. 2, 2025

History of Endeavour Group, including activism campaigning

This page tracks the history of pokies giant Endeavour Group, including activist campaigns to get Bruce Mathieson and Woolworths to the reform table.

Jan. 9, 2024

History of Transurban

Key events in the history of Transurban and Australia's tollroad building industry.

Aug. 22, 2024

Constitutions which make it hard for external board tilts

This list looks at ASX-listed companies which had restrictions, or attempted to put restrictions on outsiders running for their boards. They are most commonly slipped in with IPOs or demergers.

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How chairs and CEOs depart in quick succession

Chairs and CEOs of troubled companies tend to depart in quick succession, as this list demonstrates. Will the same apply at Nine after Peter Costello abruptly exited as chair on June 9, 2024?

Jun. 10, 2024

How public companies announce CEO sackings for bad behaviour

This list looks at the way public companies announce they have sacked their CEO for poor behaviour. Many CEOs are terminated against their wishes, but few disclose the specifics.

May. 6, 2024

Current non-independent nominee directors of ASX300 companies

This list looks at current non-independent shareholder nominee directors of ASX300 companies, excluding founders.

Dec. 30, 2024

Is Neil Chatfield a deal junkie?

Here are link to the various takeover deals announced by companies where Neil Chatfield was on the board.

Jun. 18, 2023

Executives who have sat on other un-related listed boards

This list tracks CEOs or executive directors of major companies who have simultaneously been non executive directors of other un-related major public companies, a practice which really should only happen at the tail end of a CEO's executive career.

Dec. 30, 2024

The busiest Australian directors at a point in time

This list looks at Australia's busiest directors at a point in time in their careers.

Jan. 2, 2025

Female directors who resigned early with no explanation

A typical director will do 6-10 years on a public company board so when someone chooses to go in less than two terms, it should be explained. This list looks at the trend where female directors leave boards after shorter terms and no explanation if offered as to why.

Jan. 4, 2025

Female chairs of ASX 200 companies

This list tracks all the female directors who have chaired ASX200 companies, starting with the current chairs followed by the former female chairs.

Dec. 30, 2024

Biggest votes against incumbent chairs as directors

This list tracks the biggest double digit votes against incumbent chairs of ASX200 listed companies.

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NEDs who became CEOs and former CEOs who returned as NEDs

This list tracks non-executive directors of listed companies who previously held an executive position at the company, plus NEDs who then became a senior executive.

Dec. 30, 2024

ASX-listed chairs rushed into the job

We are of the view that a director needs at least 12 months on a board before taking over as chair. This list tracks chairs of ASX100 companies who were rushed into the job.

Dec. 30, 2024

Tenure limits in place with boards and leaders

This list looks at tenure limits, binding and advisory, that apply in various leadership institutions. Interesting concept should be more widely applied.

Dec. 30, 2024

Director tenures extended by takeovers or demergers

This list looks at directors who extend their tenure through a takeover or demerger.

Dec. 30, 2024

Past female CEOs of ASX300 companies

This list tracks past female CEOs of ASX300 companies. Needs an update.

Dec. 30, 2024

Rating expat CEOs of Australian companies

Here is a list looking at the records of expat CEOs brought in to run Australian companies.

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Australia's longest serving non-executive directors

Ever wondered who our longest serving non-executive directors are? Please send any additions or corrections to stephen@maynereport.com.

Dec. 30, 2024

The out of town chairs whose companies struggle

The Mayne Report has a theory that trouble is more likely to hit public companies which have a chairman who lives in a different city from the head office and CEO. Here are some examples.

Dec. 30, 2024