Australia Post Chairman to step down

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[/caption]Australia Post's Chairman, David Mortimer, will step down from the Australia Post Board when his term expires on 11 September 2012. Mr Mortimer’s successor will be announced in due course. In the interim period, Mr Mark Darras, Deputy Chairman of the Board, will serve as Acting Chairman.Mr Mortimer has served on the Australia Post Board for eleven years, first as Deputy Chairman and then as Chairman."Mr Mortimer has overseen significant changes at Australia Post during his time as Chairman, including the growth in eCommerce and digital communication, a marked increase in parcel volumes, and declining volumes of traditional letters," said Minister for Communications Senator Conroy.Lawyer and former Goodman Fielder executive Mark Darras, Australia Post's deputy chairman, will serve as acting chairman until the Minister appoints the new chairman.