NZ On Air Board appointment
Hon Craig Foss
Minister of
Broadcasting
13 December 2012
Media Statement
NZ On Air Board appointment
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss has today announced the appointment of Kim Wicksteed as a member of the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air).
Mr Wicksteed is currently the principal of Advice Ltd, a business and marketing consultancy. He was previously the chief executive of Saatchi and Saatchi New Zealand.
Kim Wicksteed’s current directorships include Learning Media, Equinox IT and Frizzell Wines. He is an accredited member of the Institute of Directors.
“Mr Wicksteed’s background in the media sector and his experience on a variety of boards will provide a strong contribution to NZ On Air,” said Mr Foss.
Mr Wicksteed takes up his position on 1 January 2013 and succeeds Nicole Hoey who has completed two terms as a NZ On Air member.
“I would like to also take this
opportunity to thank Ms Hoey for her considerable service
over six years,” says Mr
Foss.
ENDS