Mainfreight’s New Zealand country manager Craig Evans is stepping down after more than 30 years with the company.
Evans started at Mainfreight in 1987 managing a branch in the Hawke’s Bay.
For the last six years he has overseen the full New Zealand business, encompassing the three divisions of transport, air & ocean, and warehousing.
Managing director Don Braid says Evans has managed branches and divisions across New Zealand, “in every case creating a bigger and better business”.
“Craig has been instrumental in coordinating our response to a number of natural disasters, including the earthquakes in Christchurch and Kaikoura and significant weather events, and most recently COVID-19, to ensure that we have been able to continue to provide freight services to our customers.
“Our branch network has intensified significantly during this time, particularly into regional New Zealand, building to one of the largest in the country. Thanks to Craig’s efforts, alongside the New Zealand team, we are well-positioned to further develop our business in our home base.
“We are extremely grateful and proud to have had Craig with us during our journey, and we acknowledge his contribution over this time. He leaves with a huge vote of thanks for all he has accomplished for us,” Braid says.
Evans will resign by the end of January 2022. His successor will be appointed from within the business and will be announced in due course, the company says.
