06/02/2010
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The Royal Australian Mint today announced the appointment of Mr Ross MacDiarmid as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Mr MacDiarmid has extensive private sector experience in manufacturing and marketing as well as a background in tourism and business development. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of Dyesol Australia Pty Ltd and was previously the Chief Executive of Australian Capital Tourism Corporation.
Mr MacDiarmid has been on the Mint Advisory Board for the past five years.
Mr MacDiarmid will commence his position at the Mint on Monday 7 June 2010.
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