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PGW
11/12/2012 15:30
DIRECTOR
REL: 1530 HRS PGG Wrightson Limited
DIRECTOR: PGW: Trevor Burt Appointed to PGG Wrightson Board
Chairman of PGG Wrightson, Sir John Anderson, today announced the appointment
of Trevor Burt to the Board of PGG Wrightson. Mr Burt is the chairman of
Ngai Tahu Holdings Corporation, which indirectly holds an interest in PGG
Wrightson through Ngai Tahu Capital Limited's shareholding in Agria Asia
Investments Limited.
Ngai Tahu Holdings was previously represented on the PGG Wrightson Board
through their chief executive, Greg Campbell. Mr Campbell retired from the
Board in 31 July 2012 after being appointed Chief Executive of Ravensdown.
A brief biography of Mr Burt is provided below:
Biography - Trevor Burt
Mr Burt has had extensive international experience in the industrial gas
industry, joining BOC gases NZ in 1986 and retiring from the executive Board
of Linde AG in 2007 (Linde AG acquired BOC in 2006). During his time with
BOC, Mr Burt served as Managing Director China, Managing Director North Asia
and later president for North America. As an executive Board member for
Linde AG his accountabilities included overall responsibility for
Asia-Pacific operations.
In addition to Chairing Ngai Tahu Holding Corporation, Mr Burt is also a
director on a number of other well-known New Zealand businesses including
Silver Fern Farms, Landpower Holdings, Lyttleton Port Company, Mainpower NZ,
a member of the NZTE Beachheads Advisory Board and a commissioner on
Earthquake Commission.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in science from Canterbury University, and has
completed post-graduate studies in marketing and public relations.
For additional information contact:
Julian Daly, General Counsel & Company Secretary: +64 3 372 0972
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