What did Tower Limited announce?
Tower Limited (NZX: TWR) filed “Appointment of Jefferson Gibbs to Tower Board” with NZX on 27 August 2026, as a director appointment announcement.
From the announcement:“Tower Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Jefferson Gibbs as an independent director to the Tower Board, effective 2 September 2026, to fill a casual vacancy.”
- Which company?
- Tower Limited (NZX: TWR)
- When was it filed?
- 27 August 2026
- Where is the original?
- NZX announcement
Appointment of Jefferson Gibbs to Tower Board
Level 5, 136 Fanshawe Street
Auckland 1142, New Zealand
ARBN 645 941 028
Incorporated in New Zealand
Incorporated in New Zealand
27 August 2026
Appointment of Jefferson Gibbs to Tower Board
Tower Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Jefferson Gibbs as an independent director
to the Tower Board, effective 2 September 2026, to fill a casual vacancy. Mr Gibbs’ appointment is
subject to the completion of regulatory processes.
Mr Gibbs is an experienced director and former professional services partner with more than 25
years’ experience in the general insurance sector. He has held a number of senior governance roles,
including as Board Director, Chair and President of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, and as
Director and Chair of KPMG Financial Services Consulting Pty Ltd.
Tower Chair Naomi Ballantyne says the Board is delighted to welcome Mr Gibbs.
“Jefferson brings deep general insurance expertise, strong actuarial judgement and extensive
governance experience across regulated financial services environments. His experience in risk,
reinsurance, capital management, and financial governance will be valuable to Tower as we continue
to invest in growth, innovation and customer experience, and deliver long-term value for
shareholders.”
Tower’s Board has determined that Mr Gibbs is an independent director.
As required by rule 2.7.1 of the NZX Listing Rules, Mr Gibbs will retire at the Annual Shareholder
Meeting in February 2027 and will be eligible for re-election.
Ends
This announcement has been authorised by Tower Limited CEO Paul Johnston.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Emily Davies
Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability
+64 21 815 149
emily.davies@tower.co.nz
For investor enquiries, please contact:
James Silcock
Head of Strategy, Planning and Investor Relations
+64 22 395 9327
james.silcock@tower.co.nz
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