Director Appointment

ADMIN
Fri, Jul 19 2024 08:30 am

Napier Port (NZX.NPH) today announced the appointment of Debbie Birch as Director.

Chair Blair O’Keeffe said “We are delighted to welcome Debbie to Napier Port’s Board of Directors.

“With more than thirty years executive experience in the commercial, financial and investment sectors managing large global investment portfolios in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and a diverse governance career spanning a wide range of sectors, Debbie’s expertise and skills will be highly valuable and complement our current board composition.”

Debbie is currently an Independent Director on Westpac NZ, Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company (HBRIC), NZX/ASX-listed Tourism Holdings, Eastland Group, Miraka and Te Puia Tapapa Fund, and is a trustee of Tuaropaki Trust.

Last year Debbie was awarded the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc’s (INFINZ) Māori Leadership in Finance Award for her contribution to growing the Māori economy in her governance and advisory roles.

For more information:

Investors
Kristen Lie
Chief Financial Officer
DDI: +64 6 833 4405
E: [email protected]

Media
Jo-Ann Young
Corporate Affairs Manager
DDI: +64 6 833 4521
E: [email protected]

About Napier Port

Napier Port is New Zealand’s fourth largest port by container volume. We are the gateway for Hawke’s Bay and lower North Island’s exports and operate a long-term regional infrastructure asset that supports the regional economy. Our strategic purpose is to collaborate with the people and organisations that have a stake in helping our region grow. View Napier Port’s investor centre: www.napierport.co.nz/investor-centre/


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