Comvita appoints Acting Chief Financial Officer

Comvita Limited (NZX: CVT) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Adrian Barr to the position of Acting Chief Financial Officer, effective 2nd March 2020. Bringing extensive experience in both financial and commercial environments to the business, Adrian was retained by Comvita in September 2019 to lead a strategic review of Comvita's Supply Chain and Financial Planning functions. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer for The True Honey Co, and he was Chief Executive Officer for Simply Squeezed between 2009 and 2014. Adrian served as General Manager for Invacare NZ and held a number of senior financial and commercial leadership roles with Mainland Products Limited over a period spanning more than 13 years. He is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, capital management, corporate finance, as well as infrastructure export development in line with funding and customer requirements. CEO, David Banfield said: "We are delighted to secure someone of Adrian's calibre as interim CFO for Comvita while we search for a permanent appointment. Adrian brings a wealth of finance, FMCG and manufacturing experience, and I look forward to the valuable contribution he will make towards our strategy and performance." Ends. For further information: Comvita CEO, David Banfield, 027 720 9082 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:00348930 For:CVT Type:ADMIN Time:2020-02-25 09:35:33