DIRECTORS
Independent Chair
George Adams
George Adams is an independent Director and was appointed to the Board in June 2018. He was appointed Chair of the Board in July 2020, having served as Deputy Chair of the Board since April 2019. George was also appointed Chair of the Board’s Nomination Committee in July 2020 and is a member of the Board’s Audit and Remuneration Committees. George brings outstanding commercial and governance experience from more than 30 years of international business experience in the fast-moving consumer goods and telecommunications industries, as well as a strong background in occupational health and safety.
Independent Director
John Rae
John is an independent Director and joined the Board in July 2015. Since then, he has at various times been Deputy Chair of the Board and also Chair of both the Audit and Remuneration Committees. John has degrees in both law and commerce and had a successful international career as a CEO in the finance sector, which has evolved into becoming an experienced chair and director across a range of industries over the past 30 years. His specialisation is in governance of entities facing challenging situations and transformations, and shareholder transition and succession.
Independent Director
Dianne Williams
Dianne Williams is an independent Director and joined the Board in July 2015. She was appointed Chair of the Board’s Remuneration Committee in July 2020 and is a member of the Board’s Audit and Nomination Committees. Dianne’s early career was in marketing in the FMCG sector, driving market dominance for some of New Zealand’s favourite brands including Cadbury and Sealord before taking up senior executive roles with companies demanding strong sales and marketing programmes.
Independent Director
Paul Izzard
Paul Izzard is an independent Director and joined the Board in November 2020. Paul is founder and director of Izzard Design, a leading interior design business in New Zealand. Over almost 20 years, he has completed more than 300 projects in residential and commercial design. Paul’s industry knowledge and networks, as well as his business leadership experience, are considered valuable attributes as Bremworth transforms to being a global leader in designing and creating desirable, sustainable, safe and high
performing natural interior solutions.
Independent Director
Katherine Turner
Katherine Turner is an independent Director and is the newest member of the Board, joining in February 2022. She was appointed Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee at the same time and is a member of the Board’s Remuneration Committee. Katherine is a highly regarded and respected leader and qualified Chartered Accountant. She has a depth of financial, commercial and sustainability expertise across manufacturing and primary sectors, and a wealth of experience taking New Zealand products to the world.
Director Emeritus
Grant Biel
Our inaugural Director Emeritus Grant Biel is a pivotal player in Bremworth’s history. With employment at Bremworth dating back to 1964, his passion for mechanical engineering was established early. Co-founding Cavalier Carpets alongside Tony Timpson, Grant and Tony would go on to acquire the original Bremworth business, creating the dream team in the carpet sector. The deep expertise and heritage created by Grant and Tony are invaluable to the history and future of Bremworth.
