Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited announced that it has selected Tracey Barron to participate in the Future Directors programme, with effect from 1 June 2022. Ms. Barron has more than 25 years of experience across a broad range of health-related roles. This includes working for the Southern Cross Group in a range of capacities, including most recently as Chief of Strategy for Southern Cross Healthcare.

Ms. Barron has previously also held management roles with the Counties Manukau District Health Board, the Ministry of Health and Pharmac, and has been a director of a number of health care businesses. She received a master of science in clinical pharmacy from Derby University in the United Kingdom and an MBA from Massey University. Future Directors is an initiative of the Institute of Directors aimed at giving talented executives exposure to a company board for a 12- to 18-month period in order to develop governance experience.

Future Directors attend board meetings to observe and participate in discussions, but they do not have voting rights. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's previous Future Director, Toni Moyes, has now completed her term with the company.