Gary Brinkworth appointed as next CEO of Herron Todd White

Gary Brinkworth appointed as next CEO of Herron Todd White
Staff reporterDecember 7, 2020

Herron Todd White has announced the appointment of a new CEO - Gary Brinkworth effective in the first quarter of 2020.

Mr Brinkworth joins Herron Todd White from United Petroleum, where he is currently Group CEO.

Prior to his current role at United Petroleum, Mr Brinkworth was CEO and Managing Director at Barristers Chambers Limited, which owns and operates a material property management portfolio in Victoria.

Incoming CEO Gary Brinkworth said he was excited to take this next step in his career by helping to further cement Herron Todd White’s envied reputation.

“Herron Todd White has a strong reputation and the company has a very bright future,” Mr Brinkworth said.

“It is an honour to have been selected to join the company."

Herron Todd White Chairman Jeff Forbes said the company was thrilled to have attracted Mr Brinkworth to lead Herron Todd White.

Herron Todd White’s current Acting CEO Jacqui Bayles will continue in the role until Mr Brinkworth commences in early 2020, working closely with clients, industry peers and other stakeholders.

Ms Bayles will then resume her executive leadership role as General Counsel, Company Secretary & Head of Legal, Risk and Standards.

Mr Brinkworth will be based in Melbourne and report to the Board.

Mr Brinkworth is also on the Board of disability services provider Scope (Aust) Ltd, a Member of Scope’s Risk and Audit Committee and a Member of the Investments Committee.

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