DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says the board is delighted to bring such quality directors as Margaret Devlin and Mark Todd on board.
DairyNZ have appointed Margaret Devlin and Mark Todd as two new independent directors for its board.
Devlin fills an existing vacancy, while Todd replaces Peter Schuyt who will be stepping down in October after almost nine years on the board.
DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel said the board is delighted to bring such quality directors as Margaret and Mark on board.
“Both Mark and Margaret are exceptionally talented and experienced professional directors and will bring a fresh perspective as the Board oversees the delivery of DairyNZ’s strategy,” Van der Poel said
Todd is a chartered accountant fellow and a chartered fellow of the Institute of Directors with a Master of Commerce from the University of Canterbury.
After more than 30 years working in chartered accountancy, finance and executive management roles, Todd became a full-time independent consultant and professional director.
His executive career concluded with 17 years working for outdoor clothing and equipment brand Kathmandu, as chief financial officer and later chief operating officer. He was also a director of Kathmandu Holdings for six years after it was listed on the ASX and NZX in 2009.
He is a director and chairs the risk, audit and finance subcommittee of City Care Group. His other director appointments currently include Paper Plus, McKenzie and Willis, Lotto New Zealand, Apex Water and St George’s Hospital.
Devlin has considerable experience in governance and executive management in NZ and the United Kingdom.
A chartered fellow of the NZ Institute of Directors, and finance and business studies graduate from the University of Ulster, Devlin currently chairs Watercare Services Ltd, Lyttelton Port, Infrastructure NZ and Hospice Waikato.
She is also a director of Waikato Regional Airport Group, Aurora Energy, Wintec and Waimea Water.
She was also on the boards of Meteorological Service of NZ, Ultrafast Fibre Ltd, City Care Ltd, WEL Networks, Harrison Grierson Consultants Ltd and a member of the Waikato University Council. She was also a member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Board.
DairyNZ levy payers will be requested by the board to ratify both Devlin and Todd’s appointment at its annual meeting on October 18.
