Veritas Investments Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Garry Downs will be appointed as a new Director of the company with effect from today. The Board has determined Garry to be an Independent Director. Garry has significant commercial and governance experience gained from being one of New Zealand's leading commercial lawyers. His experience includes 25 years as a partner in Bell Gully's corporate team. He has expertise in major corporate transactions and projects, corporate advisory and corporate governance. Garry's governance experience includes being a Member of the Accounting Standards Review Board for a five-year period during the introduction of international accounting standards in New Zealand (a Cabinet appointment).He also served on the Bell Gully partnership Board. Garry completed the Institute of Director Company Director course in 2018.