Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister for ACC

9 March 2009

Media Release        
 

New start for ACC

ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the appointment of former Ernst & Young Chief Executive John Judge as the new chair of the board of ACC replacing Ross Wilson.

“ACC needs a fresh start. John Judge brings a strong background in financial management and governance that will be essential to addressing the serious funding issues facing ACC.

“I am not satisfied that the current board has the right skills to navigate this very large enterprise out of financial trouble and I intend to make further changes to strengthen ACC’s governance and lead a new strategic direction.

“I am considering in consultation with the new chair issues of Board continuity and I am leaving open the option of some of the current board members being re-appointed. The new board will be in place by the end of March.

“The Government is committed to securing the future of ACC and the 24/7 no-fault insurance model. Strengthening the board is the first step – changes to legislation and policy will also be required.”   

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Attached: CV of John Judge

John F Judge

Board memberships

Director Fletcher Building Ltd

Director ANZ National Bank Ltd

Community Activities

Chairman, Board of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Chairman Auckland Art Gallery Foundation

Member of Board of Advisors to University of Otago School of Business

Member of Auckland Business School Advisory Board, University of Auckland

Member of the Board of NZ Tennis Inc

Career Summary

1974 -2007             Ernst & Young

1995 – 2007           Chief Executive, Ernst & Young New Zealand

-          Member of Ernst & Young International Council
-          Member of Ernst & Young Australia Executive

1985 – 1995           Partner, Ernst & Young

-          Taxation specialist
-          Advising clients on Mergers and Acquisitions

1974 – 1985           Various roles within Ernst & Young

-          In Dunedin, London and Wellington
 

Qualifications

1971-1973             
University of Otago - B Comm in Accounting

1990                      
IMD Lausanne Switzerland - Seminar for Senior Executives

2005                      
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand

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