New DCHL Chair Appointed

Dunedin (Friday, 23 August 2013) – Graham Crombie has been appointed as the new Chair of Dunedin City Holdings Limited (DCHL).

Mr Crombie, of Dunedin, is a professional director and chartered accountant. He was appointed as a director to the DCHL Board in July last year. Mr Crombie replaces retiring Chair Denham Shale, who will remain on the Board until later this year.

DCHL is the parent company for Council-owned companies.

In announcing the appointment, Mayor of Dunedin Dave Cull thanked Mr Shale for his considerable contribution during a period of review and change for DCHL.

Mr Cull welcomed Mr Crombie to the role, saying, “Mr Crombie will bring his expertise and experience to bear, building on the work of Mr Shale in refocusing Council-owned companies for the future.”

Mr Crombie says, “It’s an exciting time to be involved and I am looking forward to continuing the work that has been carried out over the past 12 to 18 months.”

Both Mr Shale and director Bill Baylis have previously indicated their intention to retire from the Board later this year. DCHL has advertised for applicants to fill these vacancies and recommendations for new directors will be presented to the Council in due course.

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