On behalf of the Refining NZ Board, I am pleased to announce that Vanessa
Stoddart has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Company.
Vanessa has 25 years experience in legal, manufacturing, packaging, airline
and engineering industries -including roles with Carter Holt Harvey and Air
New Zealand.
In 2003 she joined the Air New Zealand executive team, holding the People
portfolio with responsibility for HR and Industrial Relations. From 2009
Vanessa also led the Airline''s Engineering Services Group, where she was
responsible for safety and maintenance, transforming cultural performance and
setting strategic direction. She is currently a member of the Better Public
Services Advisory Board to the Government, Chair of the Otago University
Business School Advisory Board and a Board member of Global Women.
With her wealth of commercial experience Vanessa proved a very strong
candidate for the Independent Director role. The Board believes Vanessa''s
skills and experience will complement that of her fellow Directors and that
her insights on leveraging health and safety, operational, and individual
productivity will contribute greatly to the Company''s performance improvement
strategy.
Vanessa Stoddart''s appointment was made after a broad international search
following the departure of Independent Director Andrew Clements in April.
A New Zealander, Vanessa is married with two children and lives in Auckland.
David Jackson
New Zealand Refining Company Limited - Chairman
21 May 2013
For more information please contact:
Greg McNeill
Communications and External Affairs Manager
Refining NZ
T: 09 4328 311; M: 021873623; E: greg.mcneill@refiningnz.com
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