New leader for one of New Zealand’s leading conservation partnerships.
Project Crimson, a partnership between the Department of Conservation and Carter Holt Harvey, announced today the
appointment of a new leader to take the organisation forward.
The newly appointed Executive Director of the Project Crimson Trust, is Bridget Abernethy, currently with Industry New
Zealand.
"In the 13 years the Trust has been operating, we have made significant progress in protecting and promoting the cause
of pohutukawa and rata," says Devon McLean, Chairman of Project Crimson Trust.
"But the mission is not complete. Project Crimson needs to continue to demonstrate leadership in conserving these
pohutukawa and rata, developing new initiatives that highlight the importance of these much loved treasures for all New
Zealanders.
"We are delighted to have someone of Bridget’s calibre and experience to provide the leadership the Trust needs going
forward."
Debbie Teale, the outgoing executive director, leaves to head Social Investors New Zealand, a new organisation set up to
promote effective relationships between the business and non-profit sector.
Bridget will commence her new role with the Project Crimson Trust on 14th July.