Aug 17 (Reuters) - Platinum Asset Management Ltd PTM.AX :
* MICHAEL COLE WILL RETIRE AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
* GUY STRAPP WILL ASSUME ROLE OF CHAIRMAN OF BOARD EFFECTIVE 21 NOVEMBER
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Platinum Asset Management Ltd PTM.AX :
* MICHAEL COLE WILL RETIRE AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
* GUY STRAPP WILL ASSUME ROLE OF CHAIRMAN OF BOARD EFFECTIVE 21 NOVEMBER