Transport minister Phil Twyford has appointed a new chairman to the board of the NZ Transport Agency.
Michael Stiassny, an experienced business director and leading insolvency specialist, has been picked for the role which has a term of three years starting on April 19.
“Michael Stiassny has a wealth of governance, leadership and financial knowledge having been involved in governance and corporate positions for the past three decades,” Twyford says.
The NZTA’s core role is to plan and invest in New Zealand’s land transport networks through the National Land Transport Programme.
“This Government has a transformative agenda to rebalance the transport system toward better safety, access and value for money, along with more investment in regional and local roads and rail.
“The NZ Transport Agency has a crucial role to play in creating a modern and sustainable transport network across land transport modes. Michael Stiassny brings strong and decisive leadership to the board.
“I’d like to thank Dame Fran Wilde who’s been acting chair over the past three months and acknowledge the contribution of Chris Moller who stood down in January,” Twyford says.
Stiassny finished his role at advisory and investment firm KordaMentha in February after three decades in the job.
He is the current chairman of Vector, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited and Tower Limited.
