Long-time PMP staff move up to new roles

New CEO of PMP, Richard Allely, calls for board restructure and makes more executive appointments.

Following on from Allely’s earlier comments that there would be a number of new appointments taking place in the company, Phillip Elbourne (pictured) has taken on the role of chief financial officer and Alistair Clarkson as company secretary. Both positions were previously held by Allely.

The two men have both been PMP employees for years; Elbourne joined the company in 2003 and Clarkson in 2001. Allely believes that this experience made them ideal candidates.

“Both executives have a detailed understanding of the business and strong capabilities,” he said. “I look forward to working with them in these new roles.”

In addition to the appointments, PMP has also undergone a board restructure. Peter George, recently made head of the company’s print business, will step down from the Audit and Risk Management Committee and be replaced as chairman by Ian Fraser. The committee will also gain a new member, Marcia Griffin; however, George will retain a board position as an executive director.

According to PMP chairman, Graham Reaney, the new structure allows the board to retain George’s management and strategic planning skills.

“His continued contribution at a board level will be important as PMP goes through the restructuring necessary to deliver sustainable profitability in these difficult market conditions,” Reaney said.