New Chairman Creates History at Harrison Grierson Engineers

MEDIA RELEASE - JUNE 27 2012

New Chairman Creates History at Harrison Grierson Engineers

Respected business leader, Margaret Devlin, has been appointed the new Chairman of the Harrison Grierson Board. Harrison Grierson is a leading Australasian engineering and design company. Margaret created company history when she became its first independent director in August last year. Her appointment as Chairman is another first for the company.

Margaret has a highly successful track record including more than 20 years' experience working at senior executive and director level in both the infrastructure and retail sectors in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Margaret was previously the Managing Director of the UK water company, South East Water Limited. She is currently Chairman of EPIC Limited, CF Reese Limited, Scott Sheet Metal Manufacturing, and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors and Deputy Chair of WEL Networks Limited. She is also a director of City Care, Moto International Holdings Limited and the Institute of Directors Accreditation Board. Margaret was a Government appointment to the National Infrastructure Advisory Board and is a co-opted board member of Water New Zealand as well as a member of the Risk Management Committee for the University of Waikato.

Harrison Grierson managing director Glen Cornelius said the board is excited about the leadership, skills and depth of experience that Margaret brings to the company in her role as Chairman. Glen thanked Gary Clark, who has been Chairman of the Harrison Grierson Board since 2009. Gary was responsible for overseeing the managing director appointment and transition. He is now focusing on supporting the Christchurch office at this important time.

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NOTE: Harrison Grierson is a leading Australasian engineering and design company providing professional services in the market sectors of Water & the Environment, Land & Buildings, Utilities and Transport throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Founded in 1885, Harrison Grierson has offices across the Australasian region. Visit www.harrisongrierson.com

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