Aust Ethical CEO to stand down
The chief executive of Australian Ethical, Anne O’Donnell, has announced she will be standing down from her position in early December.
O’Donnell’s intended departure from the role was announced today, with the Australian Ethical board saying it had begun the process for the selection and appointment of a new chief executive.
Commenting on O’Donnell’s departure, Australian Ethical chair Naomi Edwards said the board was confident of achieving a smooth and successful transition to a new chief executive.
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