Fletcher's board ‘adapts’ chair first, then CEO appointment strategy

Fletcher's board ‘adapts’ chair first, then CEO appointment strategy
Fletcher's board adjusted its recruitment strategy in appointing Andrew Reding as its next CEO before a new chair. (Image: NZ Shareholders' Association)
Oliver Lewis
The Fletcher Building board changed its recruitment strategy by appointing a new chief executive, Andrew Reding, before refreshing the chair position.The dual-listed building giant announced its 2024 financial year results on Wednesday. It recorded a $227 million net loss, down from an after-tax profit of $235m in 2023. Among other significant items, the company reported a $117m impairment and write-down in the value of its civil construction business, Higgins.The day before the results were announced, acting board chair Barbara Chapman an...

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