NZCID: change in Chairmanship and Board

NZCID: change in Chairmanship and Board

Media Statement

4 December 2015

The New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development is pleased to announce the newly elected Board Members and Chairman for 2016. Long standing board member Patrick Brockie, Head of Global Loans for ANZ, was elected by unanimous vote for Chairman at the NZCID AGM, 26th November. Patrick brings a wealth of experience with his extensive background in project finance and infrastructure. He takes over from John Rae who is retiring after 7 years in the position.

John Rae will remain on the board in the position of Prior Chair. ?I am stepping down from Chairmanship, but my involvement and commitment to NZCID and the board will continue,? said John.

The board increased in number to 12, which additionally allowed room for five new board members. Newly elected members Mayurie Gunatilaka (General Manager Planning and Environmental Services at MWH Global), Robert Jones (CEO, Fulton Hogan Ltd), Dean Kimpton (COO, Auckland Council), Graham Spargo (Technical Director Planning, BECA), and Grant Hodges (Partner, EY) collectively strengthen regional representation and bring a range of multi-disciplinary skills to the Board.

Other changes to the Board included the retirements of Paul Buetow, Partner at Kensington Swan, and Brian Fitzgerald, Executive General Manager at Hawkins Infrastructure.

A full list of current board members and their bios can be found here: http://www.nzcid.org.nz/Category?Action=View&Category_id=47

Formed in 2004, NZCID membership has grown from an initial 16 foundation members to over 80 of New Zealand?s leading private and public sector infrastructure organisations. NZCID?s core purpose is to advance best practice in the development of world class infrastructure for all New Zealanders.

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