New Chair For Solid Energy Board

  • Tony Ryall
State Owned Enterprises

Minister for State Owned Enterprises Tony Ryall announced today the appointment of Mr Tim Saunders as Chair of Solid Energy.

Mr Saunders is a leading New Zealand company director. His most recent assignment was as the Chair of the Electricity Restructuring Transition Unit (ERTU).

"We are fortunate to get a Chair with Mr Saunders background. Not only has Mr Saunders got an excellent knowledge of the SOE model he also has very specific knowledge about Solid Energy - he served as a director for the first six years of Solid Energy's existence," said Mr Ryall.