This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
BRIAN Pollock will step down as chairman of Melbourne property group Becton, after spending just 18 months at the job.
Pollock took the role in April last year, replacing founder Max Beck who resigned after 31 years with the company. Pollock has been a director of the company since November 2000.
He will resign as a director of Becton at the conclusion of Annual General Meeting on November 16 and will be succeeded as by William (Bill) Conn, who has been a director of Becton since 1995.
Pollock said the financial crisis has significantly increased his workload as a non executive director of three listed companies and several non listed companies.
“My desire to reduce this workload and spend more time with my family has led to my decision to resign.
“I am pleased to leave the chairmanship in the capable hands of Bill Conn. Bill is the right man to lead this board given his association with the business for the last 14 years and the in depth knowledge he has of the group’s business operations,” he added.
“Brian has made a tremendous contribution to Becton and has made enormous sacrifices as he has put the needs of the company ahead of his own. The significant progress towards reshaping Becton and reducing its debt levels by $499 million over 18 months is testament to Brian’s leadership,” Conn said.
Australian Property Journal
