18 January 2017
New Chair for Skellerup Holdings
Liz Coutts is the new Chair of NZX-listed Skellerup Holdings.
Ms Coutts''s appointment, follows Sir Selwyn Cushing''s decision to step down
from the Chairmanship after 10 years in the role. Ms Coutts joined
Skellerup''s Board in 2002, and is currently chair of the company''s Audit and
Risk Management Committee.
Ms Coutts said it was an exciting time for Skellerup, which has delivered
solid results over the past couple of years despite many of its key customer
groups having to manage tough market conditions.
Ms Coutts paid tribute to Sir Selwyn''s contribution and noted he remains a
director and Skellerup''s largest shareholder.
"Selwyn has been an outstanding Chairman. Under his leadership Skellerup has
greatly improved its performance to deliver shareholders consistent financial
results, a robust financial position and increased dividends. His are big
shoes to fill."
Over the past 20 years, Ms Coutts has been a director of companies operating
in various sectors including primary production, manufacturing, logistics,
and sport. She is currently Chair of aged care provider Oceania Healthcare,
Ports of Auckland and privately-owned fishing company Urwin & Co, and a
director of EBOS Group, Sanford, Yellow Pages and Tennis Auckland. She is
also Vice President of the Institute of Directors, and was last year
appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to
governance.
Ms Coutts is one of four independent directors on the six-strong Skellerup
board, following the appointment of leading commercial lawyer John Strowger
in March 2015 and former KPMG Chairman Alan Isaac in August last year.
For further information please contact:
David Mair
Chief Executive Officer
021 708 021
Graham Leaming
Chief Financial Officer
021 271 9206
For media queries please contact:
Geoff Senescall
Senescall Akers Limited
021 481 234
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