New CEO at Australian Wool Innovation
24/02/2009
The chairman of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Wal Merriman, has announced that the former head of the Woolmark Company (which AWI acquired in 2007), Brenda McGahan, has been appointed as the new chief executive of AWI.
The appointment which takes effect from March 2, heralds the return to the wool industry for Ms McGahan after an absence of almost two years.
Mr Merriman said he was delighted that AWI had been able to secure Ms McGahan’s services.
“I am happy to welcome Brenda back into the fold,” he said. “She is a passionate advocate for the wool industry and the board of AWI is 100% committed to her appointment.”
AWI said Ms McGahan’s appointment followed an extensive recruitment and selection process.
“It’s a tribute to Brenda that she was selected from an impressive array of candidates for this position,” Mr Merriman continued.
For her part, Brenda McGahan said she was proud to be returning to the wool industry to take the helm of AWI. She commented: “AWI is going through a major transition and is facing multiple challenges, making it a privilege to help the board during these difficult times. I look forward to leading the team at AWI and working with the board to improve the future for wool globally.”
Prior to joining the wool industry, Ms McGahan worked with retailers in Australia and overseas.
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