AT CEO Dean Kimpton may seek contract extension

AT CEO Dean Kimpton may seek contract extension
BusinessDesk understands AT CEO Dean Kimpton wants to remain in the role beyond September. (Image: Supplied)
Oliver Lewis
The board of Auckland Transport is in talks with the agency's chief executive, Dean Kimpton, about his tenure.Kimpton started in the role in April 2023 on an 18-month fixed-term contract, which expires on Sept 30 this year. Since joining Auckland Transport (AT), the former Auckland council COO has overseen progress on a range of initiatives, including time-of-use charging and the rollout of a new payment system – due to go live later this year – allowing Aucklanders to pay for public transport with credit and debit cards.Ki...

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