Simon Mander appointed as Metroglass’ new CEO
NZX.MPG, ASX.MPP 23 August 2018
Simon Mander appointed as Metroglass’ new CEO
Metro Performance Glass Limited (“Metroglass”) today announced that Simon Mander will join the organisation
as Chief Executive Officer from January 2019.
This appointment follows an extensive international search which was undertaken following former CEO Nigel
Rigby’s resignation in December 2017 and departure in March 2018.
Metroglass Chair, Peter Griffiths
said: “Simon is an experienced and inclusive
people leader, who brings a strong track record in the New Zealand
manufacturing and building material sectors.
“He is passionate about the opportunities ahead for Metroglass and brings a
broad range of skills and experience that is relevant to the company’s
continued focus
as a customer dedicated organisation, delivering market
differentiated glass products and glazing services to the New Zealand and
south‐east Australian markets.
“The Board of Directors is pleased to have attracted such a high‐calibre
candidate. Simon will be a great addition to the existing senior leadership
team, which has
very ably led the business forward in the intervening
period.”
Simon has broad leadership experience at senior levels across industries ranging from ag‐tech, building products,
flexible and fibre based packaging. During his career he has specialised in performance improvement, strategy
development and execution. He has worked internationally in a
number of industries and has recent experience
in the New Zealand and Australian building products market.
“I’m excited to join Metroglass,” said Simon. “The company has an unrivalled customer proposition in the glass
sector and I’m looking forward to joining the team and building on Metroglass’ leadership position.”
Simon joins
Metroglass from Tru‐Test Corporation Ltd, a world leading New Zealand based ag‐tech company
where he was CEO. Prior roles have been with well‐known companies such as Fletcher Building, DS Smith, Carter
Holt Harvey, Partners in Performance, Lion Nathan and McKinsey. He was also a director of NZX
listed Wellington
Drive Technologies for 9 years.
Simon has a trade background in aircraft engineering and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mech) from Auckland
University. He also represented New Zealand in yachting on a number of occasions including in the International
470 class at the 1988 Olympic Games.
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For
further information please contact:
Andrew Paterson, Investor Relations
(+64) 027 403 4323
andrew.paterson@metroglass.co.nz
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