Companies Reporter

AECI has appointed Alan Dickson CEO after a formal selection process, the chemicals and explosives group said on Monday.

Dickson will take up the position and that of executive director on July 1.

Dean Murray, who has served as interim CEO since October 2025, will continue to serve in the position until the end of June. Murray was appointed after Holger Riemensperger stepped down as CEO.

The group said Dickson is a highly accomplished leader with more than 20 years of executive experience spanning diversified industrial, technology, manufacturing and infrastructure-driven sectors.