Global transport and logistics specialist Jade Software is selecting Sue Suckling as its chair as the company is expanding its global footprint and investing for growth.
Suckling succeeds Ruth Richardson who stepped down from the board in May of this year after 18 years in the role.
Jade Software says it has seen strong growth to date in 2016 across all areas of the business. It says having Suckling leading the board will strengthen the company’s ability to drive further growth globally.
Suckling has more than 25 years in governance roles for public sector organisations and SMEs, publicly listed, and privately-owned companies across a range of industries.
She is currently chairperson of Callaghan Innovation, New Zealand Qualifications Authority, ECL Group, Jacobsen Pacific and Lincoln Agritech Hub, and a director of Sky City Entertainment Group and Restaurant Brands.
Her experience spans corporate governance, commercial investment, change strategies, international marketing, digital disruption, and harnessing science and technology for business growth.
“The opportunities for Jade Software are immense,” says Suckling.
“Across the industry, there is a focus on cloud platforms and disruptive technologies such as machine-to-machine connectivity and artificial intelligence, which makes this an exciting time for the Jade team, for shareholders, and for New Zealand,” she says.
