'Pushing against an open door': Sanford's diverse director search

'Pushing against an open door': Sanford's diverse director search
Rob McLeod says board numbers can quickly dwindle and the company needs two more asap. (Image: Sanford)
Rebecca Stevenson
Sanford chair Rob McLeod says he will “complete the job before he hands the baton over” and intends to preside over the listed fishing company’s recovery. On Monday, Sanford held its annual general meeting in Auckland after a period of turmoil during which directors Abbey Foote and Fiona Mackenzie exited. Foote called out “significant but minority” shareholder action for her departure, a comment understood to be aimed at iwi investor Ngāi Tahu Holdings. Ngāi Tahu Holdings had agitated against fo...

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