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FPH
01/07/2013 10:02
DIRECTOR
REL: 1002 HRS Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited
DIRECTOR: FPH: APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR
APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR
Auckland, New Zealand, 1 July 2013 - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation
Limited (NZSX:FPH, ASX:FPH) advises that Geraldine McBride has been appointed
as an additional non-executive director of the company effective 1 August
2013.
"As part of the Board's ongoing refreshment process and following the
indication from Gary Paykel and Nigel Evans that they plan to retire from the
Board following the ASM this year, Geraldine is the second of the two new
director appointments we are making to ensure a smooth transition when Gary
and Nigel retire" said Chairman Tony Carter.
Ms McBride served as a senior executive of SAP AG and Dell Inc. Her most
recent role was President of SAP North America. Ms McBride is now co-founder
of MyWave, a cloud based consumer to enterprise social commerce business.
Ms McBride received a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Victoria University
of Wellington. Her successful career spans 28 years in the technology
industry gaining a wealth of global experience. Her global contributions to
technology and communications were recognised with a KEA World Class New
Zealand Award in 2013.
The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare board has determined that Ms McBride will be
an independent director. A resolution to elect Ms McBride will be put to
shareholders at the company's Annual Shareholders Meeting.
"We believe that Geraldine will bring invaluable skills and experience to
further strengthen and complement the current skills and experience of our
Board" Tony Carter said.
About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer
of products and systems for use in respiratory care, acute care and the
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The company's products are sold in
over 120 countries worldwide. For more information about the company visit
www.fphcare.com
Contact: Tony Barclay, CFO on +64 9 574 0119.
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