Why Malcolm Johns chose Genesis for his next job

Why Malcolm Johns chose Genesis for his next job
Malcolm Johns says the future state of Genesis will be very different from what it is now. (Image: Genesis)
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Genesis Energy boss Malcolm Johns says he’s never had two jobs in the same industry. Speaking to the Sharesies Shared Lunch podcast with BusinessDesk, Johns, who was appointed in September 2022 to lead the listed energy company, said he is a “non-sector specialist”.Before Genesis, he was the chief executive officer of Christchurch airport. Prior to that, he was a director of the Lyttelton Port Company, CEO of bus company InterCity and deputy chair of Tourism New Zealand.Johns said he had been attracted to the “uniqu...

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