# Raelene Murphy

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-07**: White resigns as chair, Murphy appointed — Richard White steps down as executive chair, Raelene Murphy becomes independent chair; shares surge an additional 8% by 1pm AEST.
- **2026-07-06**: Shares surge 7% ahead of announcement — On Monday before the official board change, WiseTech shares rise more than 7%, well ahead of the broader IT sector.
- **2026-06-16**: WiseTech shares plunge — Shares fall sharply in June following the reports, though precise date varies; the decline is noted in multiple sources without an exact date. We approximate mid-June as the onset of the sell-off.
- **2026-06-15**: Media reports surface — Reports emerge that AFP is probing allegations Richard White coerced a Brazilian cleaner into a sexual relationship and provided false visa information.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### WiseTech leadership turmoil tested as shares rally 8%
2026-07-11 23:00:08 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 9

The logistics software giant’s founder chair steps down amid a police probe, but stays on as innovation chief. The share rebound suggests supply chain clients see the governance move as stabilizing, though full independence remains in question.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/wisetech-supply-chain-leadership-impact

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