Duco Promotions has appointed former head of New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup 2011 Martin Snedden as head of the sporting events company as it chases international growth Snedden will join the Auckland-based company as chief executive in November. The former test cricketer has previously headed up New Zealand Cricket, and is still on its board, before switching codes to take the top …

Danone Nutricia chief executive Corine Tap said it would take the infant formula manufacturer 18 months to recover from the adverse effects of the Fonterra Cooperative Group botulism scare. The New Zealand subsidiary of the French food giant posted a 97 per cent profit drop in 2013 to $1.99 million after sales were disrupted in August when it had to …

Ryman Healthcare, the country’s biggest listed retirement village operator, is expanding its board with two new hires, as 15-year veteran director Andrew Clements departs. The Christchurch-based company has appointed former BHP accountant Clare Higgins and ex-Sealord and Auckland Council chief executive Doug McKay as independent directors, while Clements steps down having been on the board since it floated on the …