Ross Taylor to exit Fletcher Building on March 29

Ross Taylor to exit Fletcher Building on March 29
Ross Taylor was meant to stay in his role for six months, but he will leave before the end of the month. (Image: NZME)
Rebecca Stevenson
Ross Taylor is out as chief executive officer of building giant Fletcher Building, while two directors follow former chair Bruce Hassall out the door. Fletcher Building said on Monday morning that Taylor will no longer be Fletcher’s boss as of March 29, replaced by concrete boss Nick Traber as acting CEO.Doug McKay will exit the board on June 30, and Rob McDonald will not stand for re-election. Taylor had been expected to stay in the role until October, while Hassall stood down unexpectedly earlier this month. Barbara...

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