Jul 7, 2026 – 10.20amWiseTech Global executive chairman Richard White will step down effective immediately, claiming recent media reports about allegations of human trafficking were distracting from the strength of the business.White will be replaced by Raelene Murphy, an independent director who will become chairwoman. He will remain an executive director on the board and continue as chief innovation officer.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
WiseTech chairman Richard White steps down
White will continue to sit on the board and be chief innovation officer, but said recent reports about human trafficking were a “distraction” to the business.










