Senior Manager Changes

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NZX RELEASE
31 May 2022
Napier Port Senior Manager Changes
For the purposes of NZX Listing Rule 3.20.1, Napier Port (NZX:NPH) announces today
changes within its senior management team.
Kia Zia, General Manager Container Operations, has resigned to pursue new career
opportunities.
Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson said: “On behalf of the Napier Port team, I would like to
thank Kia for his commitment and contribution over the last two years. He has been a key
member of the senior management team and has contributed significantly to Napier Port’s
operational transformation during that time. I wish him all the best for the future.”
The effective date of Mr Zia’s resignation is expected to be the end of June 2022.
Napier Port also announces the appointment of Jo-Ann Young to a newly created role of
Corporate Affairs Manager, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Ms Young was
previously Communications Manager at Napier Port and will assume her new role during
June 2022.
Mr Dawson said: “We are delighted to welcome Jo-Ann into Napier Port’s senior
management team. With significant experience across a wide range of industries in New
Zealand and internationally, Jo-Ann’s scope will incorporate internal and external
communications, stakeholder and investor relations, and community engagement and
sponsorship.”
Focusing on strategic priorities, Napier Port is also updating the titles of three senior
managers during June 2022:
Andrea Manley assumes the role of GM Strategy and Supply Chain, aligning supply chain
commercial activity to strategic out of region growth initiatives.
Michel de Vos assumes the role of GM Assets and Infrastructure, aligning asset
management and procurement activity of fixed, floating plant and mobile fleets to
sustainability, master planning and future operating model requirements and design.
Viv Bull assumes the role of GM People and Culture, to support future operational
transformation and other changes.
For more information:

Investors Media
Kristen Lie Jo-Ann Young
Chief Financial Officer Communications Manager
DDI +64 6 833 4405 DDI: +64 6 833 4521
E: kristenl@napierport.co.nz E: jo-anny@napierport.co.nz

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About Napier Port
Napier Port is New Zealand’s fourth largest port by container volume. We are the gateway for
Hawke’s Bay and lower North Island’s exports and operate a long-term regional infrastructure
asset that supports the regional economy. Our strategic purpose is to collaborate with the
people and organisations that have a stake in helping our region grow. View Napier Port’s
investor centre: www.napierport.co.nz/investor-centre/