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Kevin O'Connor reappointed to Takeovers Panel
Hon Simon Power
Minister of Commerce
1 September
2009
Media Statement
Kevin O'Connor reappointed to Takeovers Panel
Kevin O'Connor has been reappointed to the Takeovers Panel for a term of nine months, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
"I am pleased that Kevin O'Connor has been reappointed. He is one of the longest serving panel members and was part of the group that originally drafted and revised the Takeovers Code, and saw it through to its enactment in July 2001.
"He is respected not only for his knowledge and understanding of the Takeovers Code, but also for his substantial experience in takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, investment management and governance," Mr Power said.
Background information on Kevin O'Connor follows.
BACKGROUND
Kevin O'Connor
Kevin
O'Connor is a company director with over 30 years experience
in New Zealand's financial and capital markets. He is a
past Chair of the NZX Market Surveillance Panel, former
vice-president of NXZ, and founding Chair for Infratil. His
current board roles are with Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd,
Todd Investment Board, Willeston Holdings, Stebbings
Farmlands, and Wellington Regional Community
Foundation.
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