1 May 2006
Fergus Welsh Appointed as New Zealand Government Representative to JAS-ANZ
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of Fergus Welsh as the New Zealand Government
Representative to JAS-NZ, a joint accreditation body for Australia and New Zealand that certifies management systems,
products and personnel.
Fergus Welsh is the Chief Financial Officer at the Ministry of Economic Development. He starts a three-year term on 1
May 2006 and replaces Yvonne Lucas.
"Fergus has extensive practical experience of financial structures and good governance across a broad range of Crown
entities operating nationally and internationally which will assist the JAS-ANZ board and complement the skills of New
Zealand’s two other appointees,” Lianne Dalziel said.
JAS-ANZ, through its accreditation and certification programmes, enhances trans-Tasman trade and assists exporters
seeking to gain international recognition.
Further information on JAS-ANZ is available at: http://www.jas-anz.com.au
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