New CAA Board Members Announced
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced the appointments of Peter Griffiths, Anita Mazzoleni and John Bartlett to the board of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Peter Griffiths and Anita Mazzoleni have been appointed for a three year term and John Bartlett for a two year term. The appointments commence on 25 June 2010.
Mr Joyce says with a significant work plan in front of it – including a value for money review and a funding review – this is an appropriate time to refresh the CAA’s governance.
“The three new board members have an excellent mix of skills and experience that will enable the board to drive cultural change and increased efficiency at the CAA.
“We have also taken the opportunity, as part of this process, to stagger board appointments and renewals across different years. This is good practice and will ensure that in the future the Authority is refreshed regularly.”
The membership of current board member Susan Hughes QC has been extended from 30 November 2010 to 30 May 2011. Rick Bettle continues as Chair.
The terms of three members have expired and they will be leaving the board. Errol Millar served for three years on the board as Deputy Chairman, CAA. Darryll Park was a member for seven years and served as Deputy Chairman, Aviation Security Service (the CAA board’s responsibilities include the Aviation Security Service). Ross Crawford was a member of the board for three years.
Mr Joyce paid tribute to outgoing board members Errol Millar, Darryll Park and Ross Crawford.
“I thank them for their dedication and the contributions they have made both to the CAA and the Aviation Security Service.”
Peter Griffiths
Peter Griffiths will be Deputy Chairman, CAA. Mr Griffiths retired as Managing Director of BP Oil New Zealand Ltd in August 2009. He is a member of New Zealand Oil and Gas, Wanganui Gas Ltd, New Zealand Diving and Salvage and an independent director of Greenstone Energy Ltd. He was Chair of Liquigas Ltd and Bitumix Ltd.
Anita Mazzoleni
Anita Mazzoleni trained as a lawyer and is a chartered accountant and consultant. She is currently a Commerce Commissioner and a member of Ngāti Whātua o Orakei Corporate Ltd. She was a member of Industrial Research Ltd, General Counsel of Contact Energy, a director of Deloitte Corporate Finance, and General Manager of Citibank.
John Bartlett
John Bartlett has strong aviation industry experience, particularly in the area of strategy and development. He was Executive Director of Pacific Blue Airlines and has held senior executive positions in Ansett New Zealand, Virgin Group and the Civil Aviation Authority. He is currently Chief Executive of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
