The Wellington Water Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors to the Wellington Water Board.

Wellington Water Committee Chair and Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says the new appointments strengthen the board’s overall depth of experience.

"We were looking for directors in key areas of expertise and skills that complement the strengths of existing board members and make for a well-rounded team to tackle the challenges ahead.

The newly appointed directors are:

- Gillian Peacock

- Ben Pitchforth

- David Adamson

"Gillian brings crucial expertise in organisational change management, Ben has extensive experience in IT systems and management, and David’s significant background in infrastructure will be a valuable asset at the Board."

These appointments bring the board back up to full strength, with Board Chair Nick Leggett now supported by six independent directors.

Board members are appointed by the Wellington Water Committee, made up of the region’s mayors and iwi representatives.

Current Board members have warmly welcomed the new appointments, with Board Chair Nick Leggett sharing particular praise for the breadth and depth of relevant knowledge these new appointments bring to the board.

"After a long wait, we are delighted to have our board back to full strength. With Gillian, Ben and David’s expertise we can move full steam ahead and make the right decisions now to ready the organisation for the transition to the new entity."

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