Comvita announces changes to the Board of Directors

Comvita announces today that Non-Executive Director Murray Denyer, has resigned from the Board of Directors for health-related reasons, effective from Friday, 16th August 2019. Murray Denyer joined the Comvita Board in 2015 and has been integral to some key acquisitions and Governance Policy reviews, and served as Chair of the Remuneration Committee from 2016. Murray is to be replaced by Bob Major, effective 1st September 2019. Bob Major has been appointed to the Board to replace Murray because of his extensive international business experience and comprehensive Governance career predominantly in the food and related primary industry sector. Bob notably has experience of doing business in China, having lived and worked in Hong Kong and China for 10 years with Fonterra with his last role being Managing Director for Fonterra China. Bob's other Directorships include Kiwirail Holdings, Gibb Holdings, BioVittoria and Miro Trading. He is the government appointed Chair of the High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge and, Avocado Primary Growth Partnership. Previous Board roles include Westland Milk Products, Sealord Group, Barker Fruit Processors and Chair of the Mud House Wine Group. Bob's senior management career saw him in lead roles between 1983-2009 with Fonterra and its predecessor the NZ Dairy Board in China, Hong Kong and the Middle East. Ends. For further information: Comvita Executive Director, Brett Hewlett, 021 740 160 Comvita Chair, Neil Craig, 021 731 509 Background information About Comvita (www.comvita.co.nz) Comvita (NZX:CVT) is a global natural health company committed to the development of innovative products, backed by ongoing investment in scientific research. End CA:00339699 For:CVT Type:ADMIN Time:2019-08-23 10:23:34