BNZ
17/12/2015 12:09
DIRECTOR
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DIRECTOR: BNZ: Bruce Hassall appointed to BNZ Board
News release
17 December, 2015
Bruce Hassall appointed to BNZ board
BNZ today announced that PwC Chief Executive Officer and Senior Partner Bruce
Hassall has been appointed to the BNZ board of directors, with effect from 21
December, 2015.
"Bruce Hassall is an outstanding leader and heads up the largest professional
services firm in New Zealand," said BNZ Chairman Doug McKay.
"Bruce is an all-rounder with broad and deep experience and connections
across the New Zealand economy including in the SME, government,
not-for-profit and export sectors.
"His extensive consulting background and knowledge of the New Zealand
corporate environment will allow him to bring valuable insights to the work
of our board.
"As a member of PwC's Asia-Pacific leadership team he has a unique knowledge
of that vitally important market, and he's also a board member of the New
Zealand China Council.
"Bruce has advised boards and audit committees for many of New Zealand's
major companies on corporate governance, financial reporting and internal
controls. He will be a member of the BNZ Audit Committee," said Mr McKay.
Mr Hassall said, "It is a privilege to be appointed to the BNZ board and I
look forward to bringing my experience to the table.
"BNZ has a deep and abiding association with the progress of New Zealand. As
a board member, I look forward to bringing my experience to our strategic
conversations at a time of great challenge and change for our industry.
"My knowledge of the Asian market and the primary industries sector will be
particularly relevant in my new role.
"I also have a keen interest in the area of digital disruption and the
transformational impact it is having on the established business models of
both the bank and our customers," added Mr Hassall.
Mr Hassall will be an independent director of BNZ.
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For further information or high res image, contact: Katherine Cornish,
external relations manager, BNZ.
T. 09 924 8658, M. 021 947 835, E. [email protected]
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