David Jones owners summon a little Joe Hockey magic
The private equity firm that until last week controlled David Jones has tapped Joe Hockey’s lobby shop to manage elected officials on Macquarie Street and in Canberra.
The name in question was Powerhouse chief operating officer Mark Wilsdon, who went on paid leave this year, as the Herald has reported. Chief executive Lisa Havilah was stood down with pay after the NSW government launched an investigation into governance and procurement. Through her lawyers, Havilah has previously strenuously denied any wrongdoing, insisting she maintained the highest standards of integrity throughout her tenure.
Havilah, however, remains listed on the website as Powerhouse chief executive. NSW Treasury executive Cassandra Wilkinson, meanwhile, is listed as the museum’s acting chief operating officer. But no sign of Wilsdon.
An administrative error, maybe? Or has Wilsdon quietly departed? We tried asking the Powerhouse whether Wilsdon has since exited the museum, and why his name was scrubbed from the website, but didn’t hear back by deadline.
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