Chief Digital Officer Avi Golan to Return to the U.S.

Air New Zealand's Chief Digital Officer Avi Golan is leaving the airline and will return to the United States at the end of October to be closer to family. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon, in commenting on Mr Golan's three years at the airline said "Avi will leave a significant legacy when he heads back to the United States. He has implemented a Digital strategy that is the envy of many airlines globally and most New Zealand companies. Avi has been a fierce advocate for the role Digital can play in ensuring that Air New Zealand can compete and innovate within the broader travel sector. His team has delivered numerous wins that have enhanced the customer experience, delivered incremental revenue, strengthened operational performance and made our systems more secure from cyber threats." Air New Zealand is conducting a global search to identify a new Chief Digital Officer. For investor relations questions, please contact: Leila Peters Head of Investor Relations leila.peters@airnz.co.nz +64 9 336 2607 Ends. End CA:00323962 For:AIR Type:GENERAL Time:2018-09-17 14:00:05