New AsureQuality Chair appointed
Hon Grant Robertson
Minister of Finance
Hon Shane Jones
Associate Minister for State Owned Enterprises
16 August 2019
MEDIA STATEMENT
The Associate
Minister for State Owned Enterprises Shane Jones and
Minister of Finance Grant Robertson have announced the
appointment of Dr Alison Watters as Chair of AsureQuality
Limited.
Dr Watters has served on the AsureQuality board for over three years, and as Deputy Chair for the past 18 months. She is a director of Livestock Improvement Corporation, and was previously a Principal Research Scientist for Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.
“Her knowledge of AsureQuality, experience in primary industries, and expertise in laboratory management sets her up well to lead the board,” Shane Jones said.
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to lead the AsureQuality board and to work with management to ensure the continued success of AsureQuality,” said Dr Watters.
Dr Watters is appointed for three years from 1 November 2019, when current Chair Janine Smith retires after nine years of service.
“Shareholding Ministers acknowledge the contribution and leadership of Ms Smith during her time as Chair,” Shane Jones said.
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