Ritchies Transport has appointed Michele Kernahan as its new chief executive.
Kernahan brings more than two decades of senior management experience in the manufacturing, transportation and infrastructure industries.
Her most recent role was chief executive of refrigerated and frozen transport firm Hall’s Group.
She has spent the majority of her career at Fletcher Building, where she held a range of roles over the course of 20 years, including chief executive of building products and Fletcher’s construction division.
Kernahan is active in New Zealand’s business community, serving as an independent director of Ballance Agri Nutrients and a member of the Institute of Directors and Global Women.
She succeeds Andrew Ritchie, who will continue to lead several strategic projects, working closely with the board and new chief executive.
“Ritchies sets the standard for providing trusted local and regional transport to communities across New Zealand, and I am incredibly honoured to lead the business and work closely with our talented and dedicated team,” Kernahan says
“Together, we have an incredible opportunity to shape the future of New Zealand’s transportation sector – not only by continuing to deliver unmatched service for our customers but also playing a leading role in adopting zero-emissions technology in our buses and coaches.”
