Jim Bolger Appointed To New Zealand Post Board
Tuesday, 4 September 2001, 12:31 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Former Prime Minister and New Zealand's current ambassador
in Washington, Jim Bolger, has been appointed to the Board
of New Zealand Post Ltd.
The Minister for State-Owned
Enterprises Mark Burton confirmed the appointment
today.
"Board appointments are not usually commented on by
shareholding ministers," Mark Burton said.
"However,
Michael Cullen and I acknowledge that there is a high level
of public interest in New Zealand Post.
"We are delighted
that such a prominent New Zealander has agreed to serve on
the Board of New Zealand Post Ltd," Mark Burton said.
"Jim
Bolger brings a range of skills and a great deal of
experience which will be of enormous benefit to one of our
largest state-owned companies.
"Shareholding Ministers
anticipate that next year he will follow Ross Armstrong as
the chair of New Zealand Post.
"We are in no doubt of Jim
Bolger's ability to offer strong leadership," Mark Burton
said.
Ends
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