16 August 2012
Strong Interest in Chamber Board Elections
Tauranga Chamber of Commerce today announced the names of the nominees for the upcoming board election.
Outgoing President Warwick de Vere said, “It is pleasing to see the number of people contesting for seats on the board.
For me it reflects several positive aspects.
Firstly that the Chamber is perceived as an organisation that represents local firms and is an opinion former.
Secondly that so many members have shown a real attitude of participation and are prepared to contribute their time
voluntarily to support Tauranga’s growth.
Lastly, because several of the nominees are from larger influential corporates it shows their preparedness to support
the growth of the substantial SME sector in Tauranga.
The 13 board members serve for a term of one year. Voting opens on Tuesday 21 August, and closes at 12pm, Wednesday 12
September. The President, two Vice Presidents and Treasurer positions were uncontested, which means that 15 nominees
will stand for nine remaining board positions.
After three years as president Warwick De Vere is standing down and Paul Bowker will replace him.
PositionNameCompanyPresidentPaul Bowker* Hotel on Devonport (uncontested)Vice PresidentLuke Stewart* HOBEC (uncontested)Vice PresidentToni Palmer* Tabak (uncontested)TreasurerKevin Palmer* TrustPower (uncontested)Board MemberAnne Pankhurst* Anne Pankhurst ConsultantBoard MemberDavid Ensor* Young Read WoudbergBoard MemberFrances Denz* StellarisBoard MemberNick Elsmore* Ronayne Hollister Jones LellmanBoard MemberPeter McKinlay* McKinlay DouglasBoard MemberCharles DaltonZest Training LtdBoard MemberElizabeth MullerBallance Agri-NutrientsBoard MemberGraeme PurchesTrustPowerBoard MemberJanine HellyerRHB Chartered Accountants LtdBoard MemberMaggie HopeBay of Plenty PolytechnicBoard MemberMurray ClodeGen-I Bay of PlentyBoard MemberRichard CravenWestpacBoard MemberRon DevlinNZ Fire ServiceBoard MemberScott Goodwin CooneyLees MorganBoard MemberTracy Preston-LettKPMG
*denotes existing board members
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