Kathmandu appoints new director
Abby Foote is a professional director with more than 12 years’ governance experience.
Abby Foote is a professional director with more than 12 years’ governance experience.
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX/NZX: KMD) has announced the appointment of Abigail (Abby)Foote as a director of the company, effective from October 15, 2021.
Foote is a professional director with more than 12 years’ governance experience, including publicly listed and Crown companies. With qualifications in both law and accounting, her career has covered both disciplines, focusing on corporate finance, treasury and commercial transactions.
Foote currently serves on the boards of Z Energy Ltd, Sanford Ltd, and Freightways Ltd.
Previous governance roles include TVNZ, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Transpower New Zealand, Livestock Improvement Corporation, and the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency.
Kathmandu has recently announced, as part of its strategy, a focus on ESG leadership and is pleased Foote’s experience will increase its knowledge and capability in ESG governance.
As required by the company’s constitution and the NZX Listing Rules, Foote will hold office until the company’s next annual shareholder’s meeting, at which time she will resign and stand for election.
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