14 June 2023
NZK - NEW ZEALAND KING SALMON INVESTMENTS LIMITED – Appointment of New Chair
The Board of New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited (NZX and ASX: NZK) wishes to advise that Mark Dewdney has been appointed as new Independent Chair.
Commenting on Mr Dewdney’s appointment to the Board, outgoing NZKS Chair John Ryder said, “The Board would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr Dewdney to the Board. Mr Dewdney brings extensive governance experience, commercial and operational experience to the role, particularly in the primary sector. He has a strong background in agribusiness, international sales and distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. Having had 25 years in management roles both in New Zealand and Asia, in 2017 he decided to commit to a future path in governance.”
Mr Dewdney has held management positions with a range of companies, including Tatua Dairy Co-operative, the NZ Dairy Group and Fonterra, where he progressed to MD for Fonterra Ingredients in Asia. From there he moved into his first CEO position with the Livestock Improvement Corporation, before becoming CEO for PGG Wrightson in 2013.
Mr Dewdney is currently a Director of The Tatua Dairy Co-operative and Chair of Hop Revolution Limited and Maririe General Partner Limited.
Mr Dewdney will seek shareholder confirmation of his appointment by election at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in June 2024. The NZKS Board has determined that Mr Dewdney meets the criteria and qualifies as an independent director.
ENDS
Contacts
Vicky Taylor, Chair Nominations and Remuneration Committee, New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd, [email protected]
Graeme Tregidga, Acting CEO, New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd,
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Ben Rodgers, CFO and Company Secretary, New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd,
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