Steven Joyce. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
Former National cabinet minister Steven Joyce has been appointed to the Foodstuffs North Island company board.
Foodstuffs confirmed on Wednesday that Joyce would join the board of directors from 25 August.
Joyce was recently voted in as chair of NZME, which owns the New Zealand Herald.
The 62-year-old retired from politics in 2018, and has since been advising organisations on business strategy and reputation management.
Foodstuffs North Island chair Dean Waddell welcomed the appointment, and said Joyce's experience would be invaluable to the co-operative.
"Steven's combination of commercial expertise, governance experience, and understanding of New Zealand's economic and infrastructure challenges will be a tremendous asset to our board. He knows what it takes to lead through change, and he shares our commitment to helping New Zealanders get more out of life," he said in a statement.
Waddell said the appointment came at a pivotal time for Foodstuffs and the industry.
"The grocery sector is operating in a newly regulated environment, and we've committed from the outset to making regulation work well for customers, suppliers, and retailers alike. We have a broad programme of work underway to strengthen competition, improve efficiency, and be able to be lower cost and compete to deliver great outcomes for New Zealanders.
"Steven's deep experience in infrastructure, regulation, and large-scale business transformation will be a real asset as we deliver on that programme and position the co-op for the future, embracing new technologies, driving innovation and finding new ways to deliver even more value to New Zealanders in the years ahead."
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