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Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) - Liz Coutts to retire from Ports of Auckland Board

Monday 11th January 2021

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Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) has today said that Liz Coutts has advised that after 10 years on the Board, she will retire as Chair and as a Director of Ports of Auckland on 31 January 2021.

Last year, she notified the shareholder Auckland Council of her intention to retire as she wished to reduce the number of Chair roles she holds. She has been a Director of POAL since December 2010 and was appointed Chair in 2015.

Liz Coutts said she was proud of what the company has achieved in her time on the Board.

Ms Coutts said, “While there have been many challenges in my time at Ports of Auckland, including the debate on port location and recent challenges as a result of COVID-19, overall the company has performed well in this time.”

“Looking to the future, the 30-year Master Plan and automation project will be transformational. It will nearly double port capacity, improve safety and efficiency, and provide a range of benefits to Aucklanders.”

“Being Chair of Ports of Auckland during five years of unprecedented challenges has been a privilege for which I will always be both grateful and proud.”

“Staff at Ports of Auckland should be proud of their achievements and can feel confident that the company is set up for an exciting and successful future. I wish everyone who works at Ports of Auckland, its Board, and its new Chair well.”

Former All Black Bill Osborne will step into the role of Acting Chair.

Bill was appointed a Director in May 2017. He is a professional director, chairs Page & Macrae Limited and is on the board of Transpower. He is currently the President of New Zealand Rugby. Recent directorships included; Planttech Research, CoreLogic NZ, and 2 Degrees mobile. Bill also has a past background in international logistics having been Group Manager International for NZ Post.

Source: Ports of Auckland Limited



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