Alan Pollard has been appointed chief executive of the national business association for NZ’s civil infrastructure construction industry.
Alan Pollard has been appointed chief executive of Civil Contractors New Zealand, the national business association for New Zealand’s civil infrastructure construction industry.
Pollard comes to CCNZ following 10 years at the helm of Apples and Pears New Zealand.
During his tenure, the New Zealand apple and pear industry has almost trebled its export earnings, leaping from $340m in March 2012 to $920m last year.
CCNZ president Tony Pike said Pollard was a ‘highly capable and experienced industry leader and advocate’, and the move would ensure continuity and leadership for the association.
“We made this decision based on Alan's experience in providing a strong industry voice to decision makers.
“Like the civil construction industry, the apple and pear industry has a wide range of members from small family businesses to large multinational companies. Alan has a strong track record, and I am looking forward to working with him.”
Pollard takes over from previous CCNZ CEO Peter Silcock, who retires at the end of December following six and a half years in the role.
Pike acknowledged Silcock for his time representing the industry as CCNZ's first CEO following the merger of Roading New Zealand and the New Zealand Contractors Federation.
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