Comvita CEO to step down, Hewlett to lead strategic review

Comvita CEO to step down, Hewlett to lead strategic review
Jenny Ruth
By Jenny Ruth June 6 (BusinessDesk) - Comvita's chief executive for the past four years, Scott Coulter, is stepping down in September and, while it searches for a replacement, former CEO Brett Hewlett is taking on a temporary executive role to review the company’s underperforming assets. Coulter will retain a governance role in the manuka honey products company's business in China business. “Scott’s commitment to Comvita since joining the company in 2003 has been outstanding,” says chair Neil Craig. Comvita shares have fallen more t...

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