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Michael Daniell.
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare director Michael Daniell has been listed as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business, healthcare and governance.Daniell, one of 165 New Zealanders recognised for contributions to the country and their communities, was managing director of the healthcare company from 2001 to 2016, helping grow it into the NZX’s biggest company with a market capitalisation of $16.8 billion.He joined what was then the firm’s humidifier equipment business in January 1979 straight from A...

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