Tegel Group Holdings Limited (NZX/ASX: TGH) is pleased to announce that it
has appointed Bridget Coates to its Board as an Independent Director
effective from 30 October 2017.
Bridget Coates is an experienced company director holding both governance and
executive roles across a wide range of industries. She is currently a
director of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, and an advisory board member for
the University of Auckland Business School. Bridget is also chairperson and
co-founder of White Cloud Dairy Innovation Limited, providing quality New
Zealand-made dairy protein and other functional foods to US consumers.
Bridget''s previous roles include directorships on the New Zealand
Superannuation Fund Board, SKYCITY Group Holdings Board, Fisher & Paykel
Appliances Holdings Limited, Managing Director of US-based private investment
firm 212 Equity Management, and Managing Principal of Fahrenheit Ventures, a
consultancy specialising in US market entry strategies for consumer products
businesses. Prior to this Bridget was the inaugural chair of business
incubator, the ICEHOUSE, CEO University of Auckland Development and a member
of the Council of the University of Auckland. In 2014 Bridget was awarded a
New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to business.
Chairman David Jackson said the Board had undertaken an active international
search for a director with the relevant skills across a range of disciplines
required by the Board.
"Bridget comes to Tegel as a current and former director on a number of
global reaching and listed company Boards. In addition she has a strong
track record in driving international business growth through innovation,
relationships, brands and marketing.
Tegel is committed to driving its domestic and export strategy and Bridget''s
extensive experience and skills will complement and enhance the current Board
skill set. We are delighted to welcome Bridget to the Tegel Board," said
David.
In accordance with NZX Listing Rules 3.3.2 and 3.3.3(b), the Board of Tegel
Group Holdings Limited has determined that Bridget Coates will be an
Independent Director following her appointment on 30 October 2017. Bridget
has also been appointed Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee and a
member of the Governance and Remuneration Committee.
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For investor queries please contact:
Peter McHugh
Chief Financial Officer
+64 9 977 9000
Aleida White
Investor Relations Manager
+64 9 977 9119
investorrelations@tegel.co.nz
For media queries please contact:
Bridget Beaurepaire
Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager
+64 9 977 9244
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