Current http://www.current.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@current.com.au (The Editor) Criterion Group continuing to trade as receivers named http://www.current.com.au////article/Criterion-Group-continuing-to-trade-as-receivers-named/RSUGASKNBT.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Criterion-Group-continuing-to-trade-as-receivers-named/RSUGASKNBT.html The receivers of the Criterion Group have been finalised, with KordaMentha overseeing the process. In a statement to interested parties, a Criterion Group spokesperson said the company is continuing to trade during this period. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:17:07 +1100 Samsung appoints new corporate marketing director http://www.current.com.au////article/Samsung-appoints-new-corporate-marketing-director/WFNCIUIEDS.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Samsung-appoints-new-corporate-marketing-director/WFNCIUIEDS.html Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the appointment of Arno Lenior as marketing director - corporate, replacing former corporate marketing director, Lambro Skropidis. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:35:09 +1100 Sony Australia GM of sales to depart after 26 years of service http://www.current.com.au////article/Sony-Australia-GM-of-sales-to-depart-after-26-years-of-service/LQJDHYHGCQ.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Sony-Australia-GM-of-sales-to-depart-after-26-years-of-service/LQJDHYHGCQ.html Sony Australia has confirmed that David Hargreaves, a 26-year veteran of the company, has resigned. Hargreaves' final day will be 2 March 2012. As a result of this departure, the sales team structure will be reviewed. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:37:47 +1100 Whirlpool Australia restructures, almost 10 per cent of workforce affected http://www.current.com.au////article/Whirlpool-Australia-restructures-almost-10-per-cent-of-workforce-affected/NWROQWQIRG.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Whirlpool-Australia-restructures-almost-10-per-cent-of-workforce-affected/NWROQWQIRG.html Whirlpool Australia has announced a company restructure, with almost 10 per cent of the Australian workforce being "affected" by this decision. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:22:43 +1100 Sony anoints new global leader, focus on turning around faulting businesses http://www.current.com.au////article/Sony-anoints-new-global-leader-focus-on-turning-around-faulting-businesses/QZQSLLDFKL.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Sony-anoints-new-global-leader-focus-on-turning-around-faulting-businesses/QZQSLLDFKL.html The Sony Corporation overnight announced the promotion of Kazuo Hirai to the president and chief executive officer positions. Hirai comes from Sony's PlayStation business, which has been successful, though recently challenged. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:46:12 +1100