The Board of NZME Limited announced that it has appointed Barbara Chapman as an Independent Director effective immediately. Ms Chapman served as Chief Executive and Managing Director of ASB Bank Limited from 2011 until 2 February 2018. Ms Chapman has extensive business experience gained through a successful career in the banking industry and has held a number of senior and executive roles in retail banking, marketing, communications and human resources. Under NZME's constitution, Ms Chapman will be required to retire at the next Annual Shareholders' Meeting to be held on 21 June 2018. She will stand for election by shareholders at that meeting.