National rail and port operator Asciano has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer
November 5, 2012
National rail and port operator Asciano has
appointed
a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after an eight month search to fill the position.
Perpetual’s finance chief Roger Burrows will start with
Asciano as
CFO in 2013.
“Having taken the time to consider a broad range of candidates and find the person who truly fits our business and our culture, it is pleasing to announce this appointment,” Asciano CEO and Managing Director John Mullen says.
“I know that Roger will be a strong addition to our senior leadership team and will provide valuable leadership to the finance team across Asciano.”
Burrows replaces Angus Mckay, who became head of the Pacific National Rail division in May, and has been acting in the CFO job.
According to Asciano, Burrows has more than 25 years finance experience in industries including property, financial services, IT services, professional services and manufacturing.
Prior to starting work at Perpetual in March 2008 Burrows had a 20-year career with the Lend Lease Group, including a period as Group CFO from 2004 to 2007.
“Mr Burrows experience as CFO includes responsibility for the overall finance function, including strategy, business planning, investment and capital management, treasury, investor relations, risk, audit and IT,” an Asciano spokesperson says.
Burrows has also recently been appointed as a member of the Australian Government’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC), having been nominated by the CFO peak body, G100.
Perpetual is an investment services group operating in Australia.