BRANZ has regrettably announced the resignation of its chief executive, Pieter Burghout, Group chairman Chris Preston said recently.
Mr Burghout’s resignation will be effective from June 30, 2013.
Mr Preston says Mr Burghout has made a significant contribution to the ongoing development of BRANZ during his five-year tenure as chief excutive.
BRANZ profile lifted
He has overseen key projects such as a major redevelopment of the BRANZ headquarters at Judgeford, north of Wellington, and the implementation of an industry research strategy.
He had also lifted the profile of BRANZ’s work significantly through industry and government channels, Mr Preston says.
“Pieter took on the role of BRANZ CEO at a pivotal point in our history. He has been instrumental in helping build the organisation to its current position as New Zealand’s premier building and construction research business, and he is leaving the organisation in great heart.”
Mr Preston says the BRANZ Board will begin recruitment of a new chief executive immediately.
Until a new candidate is confirmed for the role, the BRANZ Board has appointed Mr Preston as interim chief executive.Mr Preston’s tenure as Group chairman was to cease in August, so he will now leave the chairman’s position earlier, also at the end of June.
Mr Burghout is leaving BRANZ to take up the role of Fletcher Building’s Canterbury operations general manager.
