New Directors Announced

New Directors Announced

Dunedin, 22 December 2014 – The Dunedin City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of directors, Keith Cooper to Dunedin City Holdings Limited and Raewyn Lovett and Alan McConnon to Dunedin Venues Management Limited.

Mayor of Dunedin, Dave Cull says, “These appointments will inject new blood and proven skills into our Council company boards and I am confident they will contribute towards meeting Council’s increasing demands on company performance.”

The new directors bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their new roles.

Mr Cooper has experience in governance positions as the former Chief Executive of Sliver Fern Farms and board member of the Otago Rugby Football Union. He brings to the role extensive experience in marketing, sales, exporting, financing, and health and safety. Having bridged the commercial and public sectors Mr Cooper is looking forward to taking on this role and contributing to Dunedin, which has been his home for the last 14 years.

Mr McConnon is an experienced businessman growing the Mainland dairy brand from a regional operator to become a market leader in New Zealand and a strong market contender in Australia. He has had a diverse career in information technology, administration, sales, marketing, distribution and export marketing and held the position of Export Sales Manager for Australasian Food Holdings, following the formation of Fonterra. Mr McConnon has also held extensive director and board positions in varying industries and is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand.

Ms Lovett is well versed in governance as the Deputy Chair of Quotable Value Limited and having previously been the Chair of Obex Medical Limited. She also has experience in the sporting sector as Chair of the Netball New Zealand Board, the High Performance Advisory Group and Auckland Sport as well as being on the board of TTNL Limited (responsible for the ANZ Championship). Ms Lovett is a qualified lawyer with experience in commercial, corporate, employment and property law and sees the value the Forsyth Barr Stadium brings to the city and community by adding vibrancy to Dunedin and providing access to world class events.

Chair of Dunedin City Holding Ltd, Graham Crombie, says he is delighted by both the quantum and quality of applications for the roles.

“The three were successful from a strong group. They bring a wealth of experience and ideas to the boards. I am looking forward to working with them in their new roles.”

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