Anna Rawlings has officially been announced today as the new Chair of the Commerce Commission, as yesterday’s reports highly anticipated her announcement in the next coming days.
Rawlings will replace Mark Berry, who will step down at the end of May.
“Anna brings expertise and experience, having served as a member of the Commission since 2014. She has played a key role in the Commission’s Commerce and Consumer divisions and has frequently led the Commission’s work on consumer matters,” says Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister Kris Faafoi, who announced Rawlings’ appointment.
Faafoi thanks Berry for his contribution and leadership to the Commission. Berry has had the role since 2009.
Rawlings has been a member of the Commerce Commission since 2014.
Working alongside Rawlings will be Joseph Liava’a as an associate member. He has previously worked in a number of consumer law related roles in Government and agencies.
“His wide experience working with vulnerable communities has given him in-depth insight on consumer issues, and this will be valuable for the Commission,” says Faafoi.
Rawlings and Liava’a have been appointed for three-year terms.
