Media Release

The below media release was sent out on 6/11/15: NZISM  appoints Samantha Sharif to chair Advisory Board NZISM has appointed a new Chair, Samantha Sharif, to lead its Advisory Board. Samantha is a current Advisory Board member. Her extensive leadership and governance experience in safety critical industries ensures she will be a valuable asset in the Chair role. She takes up the appointment with the full support of the existing Board members. The continuing Advisory Board members are Mike Cosman, a leading health and safety consultant,Kaye McAulay, who has extensive senior management, consulting and governance experience, andGrant Nicholson, Partner in leading law firm Kensington Swan. The Executive Committee of NZISM would like to thank outgoing Chairman, Russell Kilvington, for his service as Inaugural Chairman of NZISM. NZISM looks forward to working with Samantha and the rest of the Board to implement continued positive changes for the organisation, including completion of the Accreditation Project. For more information, contact Samantha Sharif Chair, NZISM Advisory Board M: 021 889 856 or Tony Rigg National Manager, NZISM M: 027 299 0001 About NZISM The New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM) promotes professional standards for health and safety practitioners in New Zealand through internationally aligned professional membership pathways and a continual professional development programme. Its members are drawn from both private and public sector organisations throughout New Zealand. Website: www.nzism.co.nz