Movers & shakers

Counties Power is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Blue as general manager network. He is currently general manager asset management for WEL Networks, a role he has held since 2015. Counties Power chief executive Judy Nicholl says Mr Blue brings the valuable combination of leadership, asset management and technology to the business.

New Zealand Health Manufacturing Ltd is pleased to announce Jackie Herbert, technical manager at NZHM, has been elected to join The Natural Health Products NZ Board. NZHM is one of the country’s largest producers of leading supplement brands. A qualified food scientist with more than 18 years’ experience in the Natural Health industry, Jackie intends to represent the collective voice of the natural health products industry of New Zealand.

Wellington Investment Banker Susannah Batley has accepted an invitation to join the Research for Life board. Research For Life’s chairman Dr Lance Lawler said, “Susannah is a talented young professional and her experience in the financial services sector will bring complementary skills and valuable new perspectives to our board. She is enthusiastic about not only contributing to Research For Life but to helping us advance the quality of healthcare in the Wellington region and beyond.”

Fraser Thomas, an Auckland and Christchurch based NZ-owned Survey and Engineering Consultancy, is pleased to announce that chartered civil and environmental engineer Son Nguyen and engineering geologist Sam Gladwin have been appointed branch managers to new offices in Napier and Cromwell, respectively.

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