Experienced company executive and director Simon Craddock has been appointed chief executive of Port Taranaki Limited. Craddock succeeds Guy Roper, who announced his retirement earlier this year and leaves Port Taranaki on September 30. In an emailed statemet, Port Taranaki board of directors chairman Richard Krogh congratulated Craddock on his appointment. “We believe Simon’s skills, expertise and knowledge will be invaluable in driving Port Taranaki forward and ensuring it continues to be a successful and sustainable business.”Craddock said he was looking forward to joining the team “and leading a business that is a critical part of the Taranaki economy”. “With changes taking place in the energy sector, the coming years will be very important for Port Taranaki and I am attracted by the challenge this brings,” Craddock said.

Source: Stuff August 16, 2021 16:41 UTC