Argo Investments appoints new Chair

Argo Investments has announced the appointment of Russell Higgins as its new chair.

Higgins, a member of the Argo board since 2011, will succeed outgoing chair Ian Martin, who steps down from the board on June 30 after 14 years' service.

Higgins, a non-executive director of Telstra Corporation and APA Group, was previously a non-executive director of Leighton Holdings and Ricegrowers. Before this he worked in the Commonwealth Public Service, holding a number of senior leadership positions.

Commenting on his appointment, Martin said: "I am pleased to report that our succession planning has proceeded smoothly, culminating in an orderly transition to Russell Higgins, who knows Argo well and is a very experienced Director."