KiwiRail chair Brian Corban has passed away

KiwiRail chair Brian Corban has passed away
Brian Corban received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit.
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KiwiRail chairman Brian Corban passed away this weekend.Corban had been at the forefront of change in many sectors – both commercial and non-commercial – and was well known for his broad range of commercial and governance experience.He served as chair of KiwiRail Holdings and the New Zealand Railways Corporation since July 2019, following a year as deputy chair of KiwiRail.“Mr Corban selflessly devoted much of his life to serving the community and his legacy will endure. I offer my deepest sympathies to his family, friends and...

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