Modern Chairman Facing Greater Challenges

A new publication initiated by Australia’s leading chairmen and women has given rare insight into how they govern some of Australia’s largest companies.

The work, Chairman of the Board – A Role in the Spotlight, was released today by The Australian Institute of Company Directors, the peak governance body for Australian directors.

The publication is the first detailed account of how chairmen* approach their task of board leadership, with advice and personal insights from notable chairmen such as Coca Cola Amatil’s David Gonski, Australia Post’s Linda Nicholls and former Telstra Deputy Chairman John Ralph.

Modern Chairman Facing Greater Challenges media release.

Media inquires & interviews
Chairman of the Board – A Role in the Spotlight will be launched in Melbourne at 11 am on April 21. Publication contributors are available for comment through:
Rachel McCavanagh on 0422 864 686 or Jenny Donnithorne on 0400 363 916

Notes 
* Corporate Australia has many successful women chairmen. Throughout the book AICD has used the term chairman as a gender-neutral term.