Statement from KiwiRail Director Rob Jager

 At the request of KiwiRail’s shareholding Ministers, I have accepted the position of Acting Chair of KiwiRail.

The term is effective from tomorrow, 1 August 2024, following the retirement of Chair David McLean.

I look forward to working with KiwiRail’s shareholding Ministers, Board, management, staff and stakeholders and supporting the company in implementing its plan to increase efficiency and deliver exemplary safe and reliable customer service.

On behalf of the Board, I thank David McLean for his service to the company, along with directors Rachel Pinn, Ed Sims, and Hon Maryan Street who recently announced their resignations.