New appointments to Airways New Zealand board

11 November 2015

New appointments to Airways New Zealand board

Airways New Zealand has announced changes to its board of directors, with the departure of longstanding board members Robin Gunston, Susan Huria and deputy chair David Park, and the appointment of Bennett Medary and Mark Pitt. The changes are effective from 1 November.

Airways chair Susan Paterson thanked departing board members for their fine contribution during a time of considerable change and growth.

Susan Paterson says, “The board looks forward to working with Bennett and Mark and harnessing their extensive technology and aviation expertise as we continue to face technological disruption and expansion in overseas markets, while fulfilling our primary role of keeping our skies safe.”

Bennett Medary is the founder and chair of The Simpl Group, chair of web-based software developer Preno, and chair of the New Zealand Technology Industry Association. He brings 30 years of technology sector experience to the Airways board.

Mark Pitt has 25 years’ experience as a pilot. Previous roles include chief executive positions in subsidiary companies of Air New Zealand and Virgin, and directorships on the boards of Virgin Australia New Zealand, Virgin Samoa, Mount Cook Airline and the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand Incorporated (BARNZ).

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