Aug 13, 2026 – 11.01amNorthern Star Resources has appointed Jetstar’s former finance chief Terry Bowen to its board in an apparent snub to United States activist fund Elliott Investment Management and its push for the gold miner to freshen up the top table with experienced industry operators.The appointment marks an escalation in the squabble between Northern Star, headed by veteran chairman Michael Chaney, and Florida-based Elliott, the fund founded by billionaire Paul Singer that has built a reputation for successfully agitating for change at its targets.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles