Lions Eye Institute

MICHAEL Chaney’s philanthropy rated highly in a recent survey undertaken by WA Business News.

Ophthalmologist Professor David Mackey will start his appointment as managing director of the Lions Eye Institute and professor of ophthalmology and director of the centre for ophthalmology and visual science at UWA.McMillan’s WAFarmers move

Perth-based technology group Titan ICT Consultants has been signed by the Western Australian Institute of Medical Research to design and build the IT systems for two new medical research facilities.

Fortescue Metals Group chief financial officer Stephen Pearce has been appointed a non-executive director of Cedar Woods Properties.

The proposed changes to Medicare have spooked many who donate to medical research, a recent survey has found.

Securing support for startup ventures is no easy feat, but David Rowe has had an early win.

This year’s First Amongst Equals winner is a passionate medical specialist but he’s also a visionary entrepreneur who has a lot in common with successful business leaders.

Charities may find 2015 is the big test for their fundraising abilities.

A former Western Power boss, the vice-chancellor of Curtin University, and a former Bethanie chief executive are among this year’s local recipients of the Queen’s Birthday honours list.

This year’s First Amongst Equals winner is a passionate medical specialist, but he’s also a visionary entrepreneur who has a lot in common with successful business leaders.

Reigning 40under40 winner Angus Turner has welcomed an investment of almost $4 million into the Lions Eye Institute and pledged to use the funds to implement a new mobile eye healthcare service for use in the state’s most remote regions.

Former chairman of The Sunday Times and TVW Channel Seven Sir James Cruthers has died at the age of 90.

In an exclusive Business News survey, leaders of some of WA’s top charities reveal they are more optimistic than last year, despite increasing competition for funds, challenging economic times and charity fatigue.

More than 140 local health and medical research institutions are set to benefit from an $8 million grant provided by the state government.

The Lions Eye Institute is developing a study aimed at ameliorating high rates of short sightedness among Asians, while at the same time attracting more overseas students to Western Australia’s universities.

Stephen Pearce has been appointed to the board of Fortescue Metals Group, but will retain his current role as chief financial officer of the iron ore giant.

The Lions Outback Vision Van has treated about 1,500 patients across 16 regional communities since it first hit the road six months ago. 

Lions Eye Institute founder Ian Constable has been recognised by the University of Western Australia which will name a new senior academic role after him.

New regional director for CHC Helicopter

Telethon Speech & Hearing has appointed Tim Cooney and Jeremy Rigg to its board. Dr  Cooney is an ear, nose and throat surgeon who practises at Princess Margaret Hospital and St John of God Subiaco.

Our weekly appointment wrap includes David Gray, Aaron King, Gareth Martin and Richard Seville.

Our weekly appointment wrap includes Jeremy Chetty, Nick Sloan, Meg Coffey, Lenda Oshalem, Glen Power, Emma Scotney, Quentin Webb, Rob Cicchini, Libby Howitt and Rosanna Capolingua.