Blair O'Keeffe appointed as LIC director

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) has announced the appointment of Blair O'Keeffe as a new board director.

O'Keeffe, who has extensive international and local executive and governance experience, will replace Tim Gibson, who is stepping down as an appointed director.

O'Keeffe's appointment is effective immediately, but it will be subject to ratification by shareholders at the 2025 annual meeting.

O'Keeffe is currently the chair of Napier Port and the Hawke's Bay Regional Recovery Agency, as well as the deputy chair of Unison Networks.

He also serves as a non-executive director of Clarus and the chair of the Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust.