Change of focus for Whanganui & Partners Board Chair
Published on 15 October 2019
Whanganui & Partners Board Director and Chair, Myles Fothergill, has announced he will resign from his role with Whanganui District Council's economic development agency to focus on his family and business.
Myles Fothergill says he has made the decision for a number of personal, professional and business reasons. “As the Whanganui Port Revitalisation Project gains momentum, I want to be able to focus on my future aspirations for my company, Q-West Boat Builders and in that capacity to pursue economic growth opportunities for the port and indeed the wider business community.”
He says, “My family’s wellbeing is also paramount, so my ongoing work/life balance is an extremely important factor that I have taken into consideration.”
Whanganui District Council Chief Executive, Kym Fell, says, “Myles has been a Director of Whanganui and Partners for the past three years and has contributed significantly towards the success and growth of Whanganui & Partners. His valuable insights and experience will be missed, however I am certain that the Board will maintain the high level of leadership and support that Myles has helped establish.
“I personally would like to thank Myles for the dedication he has shown to Whanganui & Partners and acknowledge the vast contribution he has made towards Whanganui’s economic growth.”
“I completely understand the reasons for Myles’ decision and I look forward to working with him as a key stakeholder in Whanganui’s future port redevelopment and economic growth in the marine sector in Whanganui.”
Myles Fothergill says, “I am particularly proud to be leaving Whanganui & Partners in excellent shape and in excellent hands. It has been an absolute privilege to have played a part in creating an outstanding organisation that I have immense pride in.
“My thanks go to Mayor-elect Hamish and elected members, as well as to Council Chief Executive Kym Fell for their immense support of Whanganui & Partners and myself over the past three years. The future of Whanganui looks bright.”
Myles Fothergill will remain involved with Whanganui District Employment Training Trust, INTRANZ, 100% SWEET and Whanganui High School Board of Trustees.
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