Michael Ahie has been appointed deputy chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency board for a one-year term beginning October 1.
Transport minister Chris Bishop says Ahie brings more than 20 years of governance and chairing experience across agribusiness, science and innovation, financial services, education and export-led industries.
He is currently chair of Payments NZ and the Institute of Directors’ nominations committee, as well as a director of Zespri International and Rothbury Insurance Brokers.
Ahie has previously chaired Massey University and Plant & Food Research.
His executive background includes leadership roles with Toyota New Zealand, the New Zealand Dairy Board and PGG Wrightson.
Bishop says Ahie’s experience in organisational and industry transformation will support NZTA as it seeks to improve delivery and performance.
“These are valuable skillsets as NZTA continues its focus on improving delivery through business transformation initiatives and lifting performance across regulation, infrastructure investment, maintenance and resilience, while ensuring value for money across the National Land Transport Programme,” Bishop says.
“Michael’s leadership skills will assist the board as NZTA navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Ahie replaces Cassandra Crowley, who has served on the NZTA board for seven years.
Crowley has chaired the board’s risk and assurance committee, served as deputy chair since July 2020 and undertaken periods as acting chair.
Bishop thanked Crowley for her service and leadership.
