English appoints lawyer Ross, venture capitalist Liddell to RBNZ board

English appoints lawyer Ross, venture capitalist Liddell to RBNZ board
Aug. 12 (BusinessDesk) - Finance Minister Bill English has appointed former Bell Gully partner Jonathan Ross and US-based venture capitalist Bridget Liddell to the board of the Reserve Bank. Ross joins the board today, replacing academic Chris Eichbaum, whose five-year tenure ended on July 31, and Liddell will join the board from October, replacing outgoing chairman Arthur Grimes. Rod Carr was elected chair by the board last month. Reserve Bank directors are appointed by the finance minister for five-year terms. The board then elect the cha...