Mercury appoints Future Director, Anna Lissaman

Mercury appoints Future Director, Anna Lissaman
6 July 2018 – Mercury has appointed Anna Lissaman as its next Future Director, effective this month. Ms
Lissaman is Director of People & Talent at TVNZ.
It is the third time Mercury has appointed a Future Director, an initiative developed by Sir Stephen Tindall, Des
Hunt of the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association and Michael Stiassny and now administered by the Institute of
Directors. The programme aims to improve the pipeline of younger talent coming into governance. Mercury Chair,
Joan Withers, says the programme offers benefits to both the company and participant and the experience to date
is that the Future Director appointees provide significant value to the companies they work with.
“Anna is an experienced business leader with a strong ability to lead transformation and growth across private and
public sector organisations. She joins us at a time where Mercury has established strong momentum under its
single brand and its focus on bringing to life its purpose of inspiring New Zealanders to enjoy energy in more
wonderful ways,” Mrs Withers said.
“Mercury operates in a dynamic sector within which we benefit from diverse perspectives, so we welcome Anna
and look forward to her being part of our growth over the next 18 months.”
Ms Lissaman says she is excited by the opportunity to both learn and contribute through the programme. She has
a particular interest in observing and influencing the way in which nonfinancial risks and opportunities, including
cultural and leadership behaviours, are considered at board level.
“I’m also passionate about elevating the diversity of voices heard within businesses, particularly those of younger
employees who think about and navigate the digital world quite differently to others,” Ms Lissaman said.
Ms Lissaman’s appointment runs from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2019. One of Mercury’s previous Future
Directors, Nicky Ashton, has recently been appointed to her first independent directorship, joining the board of The
Co-operative Bank Ltd.

For further information:
Media – Craig Dowling 0272 105 337
Investors – Tim Thompson 0275 173 470
ABOUT MERCURY NZ LIMITED
Mercury’s mission is energy freedom. Our purpose is to inspire New Zealanders to enjoy energy in more wonderful
ways and our goal is to be New Zealand’s leading energy brand. We focus on our customers, our people, our
partners and our country; maintain a long term view of sustainability; and promote wonderful choices. Mercury is
energy made wonderful.
Visit us at: www.mercury.co.nz

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