Nyamba Buru Yawuru chief executive resigns as ‘transformation process’ begins

The boss of a prominent Broome traditional owner organisation has resigned following a review of the corporation. In a statement released late Friday, Nyamba Buru Yawuru chairman Neil Fong announced chief executive Susan Bergersen had stepped down from her role on June 4. Mark Kucharewicz will lead NBY in the interim as the group’s transformation manager. “The board of directors would like to thank Susan for her significant contribution and service to NBY and the Yawuru people over the past five years as part of our executive team, most recently as CEO,” Mr Fong said. “We sincerely wish Susan all the best in her future endeavours.” NBY said it would recruit for a new chief executive once the transformation was completed. The group has substantial business, social and investment interests in Broome and surrounds, including a cafe, housing and a pastoral station.