Minister of Transport, Chris Bishop, has announced the appointment of Michael Ahie as Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board.
Mr Ahie (pictured) is currently Chair of Payments NZ and the Nominations Committee at the Institute of Directors, as well as a director of Zespri International and Rothbury Insurance Brokers, and has previously chaired organisations including Massey University and Plant & Food Research.
“I welcome this new appointment. Michael brings more than 20 years of governance and Chair experience across agribusiness, science and innovation, financial services, education and export-led sectors, with a strong focus on risk and assurance, and industry and business transformation,” said Minister Bishop.
“Michael also brings significant experience in organisational and industry transformation, including through leadership roles with Toyota New Zealand, the New Zealand Dairy Board and PGG Wrightson.
“These are valuable skillsets as NZTA continues its focus on improving delivery through business transformation initiatives and lifting performance across regulation, infrastructure investment, maintenance and resilience, while ensuring value for money across the National Land Transport Programme.”
Mr Bishop also thanked outgoing Deputy Chair, Cassandra Crowley, for her seven years of service on the Board.
Mr Ahie’s term starts on 1 October and is for one year.
