{"id":71954,"date":"2024-06-24T09:07:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T23:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=116673"},"modified":"2024-06-24T09:07:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T23:07:28","slug":"kiwirail-chair-to-retire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=71954","title":{"rendered":"KiwiRail chair to retire"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KiwiRail<\/a> Board Chair David McLean has announced that he advised shareholding Ministers last week of his intention to retire from the Board, effective end July.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy current term on the Board was due to finish on October 31..\u00a0<\/sup> I advised shareholding Ministers last week that, in my view, stepping aside from the start of the new financial year is best for the organisation as it enters a new phase of its development,” he said.<\/p>\n

“I understand the Government intends to announce my retirement today, so I have brought my announcement forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cI joined KiwiRail because I believe that rail has a critical role to play in New Zealand\u2019s future -transporting goods to market, reducing road congestion, and contributing to New Zealand\u2019s low carbon economy. I am proud of the role that KiwiRail plays and believe that it is in a strong position to build on this legacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI leave with confidence in a team and an organisation that has dealt with many major challenges and is now in a much stronger and more stable position.<\/p>\n

In McLean’s two and a half years as Chair the organisation appointed a new CEO in Peter Reidy, refreshed the board, strengthened the management team, and built stronger relationships with stakeholders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has enabled KiwiRail to successfully deliver many major projects, including major track and facility rebuilds, equipment procurement, and readiness for Auckland City Rail Link<\/a>, as well as recovering from the 2023 floods and Cyclone Gabrielle,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Notwithstanding yesterday\u2019s grounding of the Aratere (the cause of which will be determined in due course), there has been a significant improvement in asset management, particularly on the Interislander ferries, which has been confirmed by recent independent reports.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew transformation programmes for health and safety and commercial performance improvement have been launched, with an increased focus on its core business.<\/p>\n

\u201cKiwiRail is now beginning the next phase of its evolution to being a modern, efficient transport operator.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to acknowledge the rest of the KiwiRail Board, CEO Peter Reidy, and all of the people who work at KiwiRail. KiwiRail has a strong and passionate team, whose support and enthusiasm for the organisation will underpin the company\u2019s future success.”<\/p>\n

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KiwiRail Board Chair David McLean has announced that he advised shareholding Ministers last week of his intention to retire from \u2026 <\/p>\n

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