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FCG
26/07/2012 09:33
OFFICE
REL: 0933 HRS Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
OFFICE: FCG: FONTERRA ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN ELECT
Fonterra Chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden today announced that John Wilson
has been elected by the Board as the Chairman Elect.
Mr Wilson will take up the role of Chairman when Sir Henry stands down as
Chairman at the Co-operative's Annual Meeting in December.
In congratulating John, Sir Henry says: "John brings lengthy experience in
the dairy industry and has been on the Board since 2003."
Mr Wilson is a previous Chairman of the Co-operative's Shareholders' Council.
John lives on his family dairy farm near Te Awamutu and also manages a dairy
farming business in South Canterbury. He is the Chairman of South Auckland
Independent Testing Society Ltd and a director of Turner & Growers Ltd.
"Over the past two years the Board has been working through a considered and
disciplined process to appoint a Chairman Elect and ensure the succession
plan we have is in the best interest of the Co-operative," says Sir Henry.
"John and I will work together over the next few months to assist with a
smooth transition to provide continuity for the Co-operative."
Sir Henry also congratulated Ian Brown on his election as Chairman of the
Shareholders' Council and Philip Palmer as the Deputy Chair of Council
following a vote by Councillors yesterday.
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