Donaco<\/strong><\/em> to comply with its director requirements under Australia\u2019s Corporations Act 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe Board of Donaco is focused on supporting the management team, transitioning to a new chief executive over the coming six months and on resolving distractions that have hampered the Company\u2019s performance in recent times,\u201d Ashton said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith strong turnaround credentials on the newly constituted Board, the directors are aligned in our focus on stabilizing the Company and delivering for shareholders. My fellow directors and I will also look for opportunities to strengthen the Board further with additional industry expertise,\u201d added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Donaco\u2019s announcement, Ashton has more than 37 years of experience in the hospitality, property, banking and finance, and mining and resources sectors. Vertullo brings broad financial, transactional and operational expertise, having worked extensively with listed and large privately-owned companies throughout Australia, Asia and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last week, after six months at the helm, Paul Arbuckle quit as Donaco International Limited CEO. The resignation took place just days after three board members failed to retain their seats at the company\u2019s AGM.
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