Te Mängai Päho Appointment
The Chairman of Te Mängai Päho, Wira Gardiner, today announced that the Board has appointed John Bishara as its new
chief executive. Mr Bishara, of Tuwharetoa descent, is an experienced public sector manager whose previous roles include
managing regional operations for the Department of Work and Income, and heading Te Puni Kokiri’s regional operations and
funding portfolio.
Mr Bishara’s appointment signals the end of Te Mängai Päho’s interim management arrangements. Mr Gardiner says that Te
Mängai Päho is in good shape. “The Board has set in place a clear direction for the agency, and has worked hard to
strengthen its relationship with its Minister and with industry stakeholders,” he said.
“The Board was pleased by the level of interest shown in its chief executive position, and is delighted to have John on
board,” said Mr Gardiner. “John offers Te Mängai Päho real strengths in successfully managing funding operations and in
working effectively with diverse audiences, from the grassroots to senior public service and ministerial levels” he
said.
Mr Bishara is currently completing a project role with the Ministry of Fisheries and will commence his new role on 4
October 2004.
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