New Regenerate Christchurch Chair announced

Experienced director and governor Sue Sheldon has been appointed the new chair of Regenerate Christchurch, Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has announced.

“This is a critical role in the regeneration of our city and Ms Sheldon brings a wealth of experience as a director at both a corporate and local government level.

“Sue has experience with big projects and large, important organisations. Our Government wants to see new momentum added to the Christchurch recovery, and Sue’s experience will help deliver that.

“Sue currently serves as Chair of Freightways as well as a Director within Contact Energy and Real Journeys. She is independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committees of both Christchurch and Auckland City Councils. This experience means she is well suited to the role of overseeing the regeneration of our city and ensuring projects are delivered well.

“She will take up the role from 14 February until 30 June 2019, which aligns with the other Government appointees. She replaces André Lovatt who resigned from the position late last year and finishes in February.

“I would like to acknowledge the work and direction Mr Lovatt has provided to Regenerate Christchurch from its inception in 2016 through to now, and what he has helped to achieve in the restoration of the Arts Centre of Christchurch. I wish him every success with his new role at Auckland Airport,” says Megan Woods.

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