Media release

9 April 2015

Auckland Council Chief of Strategy appointment

Today Auckland Council CEO, Stephen Town, announced the appointment of Jim Quinn as the new Chief of Strategy.

Mr Quinn is an experienced CEO and executive manager. As the inaugural CEO of KiwiRail he led the integration of New Zealand’s rail assets and created the plan to turn the business around.

Stephen Town says “This is a pivotal role in the refreshed executive leadership team and will take the lead in translating Auckland’s big plans into action and building a unified region.”

“Jim is joining us at a time when Auckland is growing and changing rapidly. His knowledge of infrastructure, transport and the technology industry will be a great asset to Auckland Council and Aucklanders.”

Jim has previous experience in General Management roles with New Zealand Post, Advantage Group, WEL Energy, QED Software and New Zealand Couriers. He was Chair of MCom for nine years and is currently a director at Lyttleton Port, Payments New Zealand, Halls Group and Go Bus.

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Notes for editors

Mr Quinn replaces Roger Blakely who completed his fixed term as Chief Planning Officer.

The Chief Planning Office (CPO) is the policy and planning division of Auckland Council which was established in November 2010.

The Chief Planning Office has been responsible for the preparation of several of the plans and strategies developed in the first term of the Auckland Council, including:

• The Auckland Plan

• Economic Development Strategy

• City Centre Master Plan

• Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan

• Area Plans

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