Richard White Steps Down as WiseTech Global Chair Amid Media Scrutiny

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Richard White is stepping down as chair of WiseTech Global due to recent media attention, though he remains on the board.
The company's shares rallied on the news, but remain significantly down over the past year due to personal scandals impacting the share price.
Raelene Murphy has been appointed independent chair.

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Richard White is stepping down as chair of WiseTech Global due to recent media attention, though he remains on the board. The company's shares rallied on the news, but remain significantly down over the past year due to personal scandals impacting the share price. Raelene Murphy has been appointed independent chair.

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