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MVN
24/05/2012 17:29
DIRECTOR
REL: 1729 HRS Methven Limited
DIRECTOR: MVN: Methven Appoints New Director
Leading New Zealand shower and tapware designer Methven Limited [MVN], has
appointed Mrs Alison Taylor to the Board as an Independent Director.
Mrs Taylor, Chief Operating Officer and CEO Designate of Griffins Foods
Limited, one of New Zealand's largest branded food companies, will join the
Board effective 1 June and stand for election at the Annual Shareholder
Meeting on 19 July 2012.
With over 20 years experience at major international FMCG companies including
PepsiCo, Kimberley Clark, Watties and Goodman Fielder, Mrs Taylor has an
extensive background in marketing and the execution of a number of
significant business transformation projects in privately owned and
publicly-listed organisations. Mrs Taylor was Chairperson of the Breast
Cancer Research Trust for three years and is currently on the board of the
New Zealand Food and Grocery Council.
Mrs Taylor's appointment to the Methven Board comes following a lengthy
search for an Independent Director following David Mair's departure on 31
December.
According to Methven Chairman, Mr Phil Lough, as part of the process the
Board spent considerable time determining the most appropriate skills and
expertise required to assist Methven to move forward.
"Following a thorough selection process, we are pleased to announce Alison
Taylor's appointment to the Methven Board and we are confident that Alison's
extensive international marketing experience, new channel creation and
management expertise will add significant value to the business," Mr Lough
said.
"Alison's skill set complements those of the existing Directors and she
brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh new perspective to the Board."
Mrs Taylor added: "I'm excited to be joining the Methven Board and believe I
can add real value to the company's strategic direction, particularly in the
global marketing area."
For further information:
Phil Lough, Chairman, Methven Limited Mob: +64 274 425 447
OR
Michele Schot Communications Manager, Methven Limited Mob: +61 438 881
132 Email: [email protected]
End CA:00223239 For:MVN Type:DIRECTOR Time:2012-05-24 17:29:23
