Clark-Reynolds became a Professional Director after 25 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and CEO of a number of technology companies. She is a Governor of Radio NZ and sits on the Boards of Kiwi Insurance, Jasmax, and Softed.
Clark-Reynolds is a member of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Primary Growth Partnership Investment Advisory Panel and she chairs the LINZ Risk & Audit Committee.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chairman James Parsons said the independent directorship was a newly created position designed to bring independent judgement and outside experience to the board. Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s current board composition is six farmer-elected directors who are regionally representative and two meat industry appointees.
“Appointing Melissa is a direct result of farmers telling us during a governance review in 2016 they wanted a broader skill set on the board. Interest in the role was very strong with 60 applicants.
“Melissa is well connected and brings skills we don’t currently have on the board in the technology and start up area. So we are looking forward to the contribution Melissa will brings,” said Parsons.
