Political lobbyist Barrie Saunders has been appointed to the board of TVNZ.
Mr Saunders, co-founder of Wellington government relations and lobbying firm Saunders Unsworth, has been appointed for a three-year term, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today.
"Barrie's knowledge of New Zealand's economic landscape is extensive and his business experience and ability to deal with a wide range of issues are good attributes for the board," Dr Coleman said.
Mr Saunders edited the National Business Review when it was launched in 1970 and was president of the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce from 2000 to 2002.
