Ben Bateman appointed CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Ben Bateman has been acting CEO for seven months. (Image: Supplied)

Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu interim chief executive Ben Bateman will step into the role in a permanent capacity. Bateman, who has been acting CEO since Arihia Bennett stepped down seven months ago, has been appointed for a three-year term. Bateman has held various roles for the iwi. Since 2022, he has been chief operating officer and previously held positions as director and associate director of Ngāi Tahu Seafood, and associate director of Ngāi Tahu Property.Outside of Ngāi Tahu, Bateman was a practising lawyer and executive leader, with...

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