Infrastructure Minister, Chris Bishop, has announced the reappointment of Deputy Chair Sue Tindal and the appointment of new director, Natasha Possenniskie, to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission board.
“Sue Tindal’s extensive financial and governance experience, combined with her proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, will continue to provide invaluable strategic oversight to the Commission,” Mr Bishop says.
“Her institutional knowledge will be critical as the Commission takes on its new mandate of providing infrastructure investment and project assurance.”
Ms Tindal is the Deputy Chair and Chair of the Risk and Assurance Committee of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission. She is a Fellow of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia, a Chartered Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, a Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is also the Chair of KiwiRail.
Ms Possenniskie brings more than 25 years of experience in infrastructure planning, delivery, and assurance. As Director of Urban Outcomes Limited, she has contributed to major initiatives such as the NZ International Convention Centre and Auckland Airport’s Domestic Jet Terminal.
“Her leadership in modernising construction standards and managing large-scale infrastructure portfolios will strengthen the Board’s ability to assess high-priority proposals and ensure robust investment and project assurance processes,” said Mr Bishop.
“These appointments reflect the Government’s commitment to ensuring the Commission has the leadership and expertise required to deliver on its expanded mandate and improve infrastructure outcomes for New Zealand.”
