Directer Appointment Announcement From Hawke's Bay Airport

Apollo Foods CFO Megan Allan has joined the board of Hawke’s Bay Airport, appointed by the Crown to represent its 50% shareholding.

Ms Allan replaces long serving Crown-appointed airport director Wendie Harvey who stood down in May after reaching the maximum term allowable under the airport’s charter.

Airport Chair Jon Nichols says that Megan Allan brings financial expertise and practical governance experience coupled with a strong community and customer focus to her role as a Director at Hawke’s Bay Airport.

“As a proud Hawke’s Bay local and CFO at Apollo Foods Ltd, Megan is committed to building strong brands and making financial decisions that positively impact the local community and support sustainable growth in the region.

“That completely aligns with what we are trying to achieve at Hawke’s Bay Airport,” says Mr Nichols.

Megan’s governance experience includes serving on boards deeply rooted in local community development, sport, and education. She is a board member of Re-Source Hawke’s Bay and Hawke’s Bay Netball. As a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, Megan applies strategic leadership, risk oversight, and fiduciary responsibilities to support community-focused outcomes.

Megan Allan joined the Hawke’s Bay Airport board in August.

About Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited

Hawke’s Bay Airport is New Zealand’s third busiest airport in the North Island. It plays a key role in connecting the region’s people and produce with national and international markets. Hawke’s Bay Airport’s carbon emission reduction efforts are rated as Level 4+ ‘Transition’ as recognised by Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA). The airport is owned by three shareholders Napier City Council (26%), Hastings District Council (24%) and the Crown (50%). It is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of two council shareholder appointed directors and two Crown appointed directors.

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