Simon Mander appointed as Metroglass’ new CEO

NZX.MPG, ASX.MPP 23 August 2018 Simon Mander appointed as Metroglass' new CEO Metro Performance Glass Limited ("Metroglass") today announced that Simon Mander will join the organisation as Chief Executive Officer from January 2019. This appointment follows an extensive international search which was undertaken following former CEO Nigel Rigby's resignation in December 2017 and departure in March 2018. Metroglass Chair, Peter Griffiths said: "Simon is an experienced and inclusive people leader, who brings a strong track record in the New Zealand manufacturing and building material sectors. "He is passionate about the opportunities ahead for Metroglass and brings a broad range of skills and experience that is relevant to the company's continued focus as a customer dedicated organisation, delivering market differentiated glass products and glazing services to the New Zealand and south-east Australian markets. "The Board of Directors is pleased to have attracted such a high-calibre candidate. Simon will be a great addition to the existing senior leadership team, which has very ably led the business forward in the intervening period." Simon has broad leadership experience at senior levels across industries ranging from ag-tech, building products, flexible and fibre based packaging. During his career he has specialised in performance improvement, strategy development and execution. He has worked internationally in a number of industries and has recent experience in the New Zealand and Australian building products market. "I'm excited to join Metroglass," said Simon. "The company has an unrivalled customer proposition in the glass sector and I'm looking forward to joining the team and building on Metroglass' leadership position." Simon joins Metroglass from Tru-Test Corporation Ltd, a world leading New Zealand based ag-tech company where he was CEO. Prior roles have been with well-known companies such as Fletcher Building, DS Smith, Carter Holt Harvey, Partners in Performance, Lion Nathan and McKinsey. He was also a director of NZX listed Wellington Drive Technologies for 9 years. Simon has a trade background in aircraft engineering and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mech) from Auckland University. He also represented New Zealand in yachting on a number of occasions including in the International 470 class at the 1988 Olympic Games. /Ends For further information please contact: Andrew Paterson, Investor Relations (+64) 027 403 4323 andrew.paterson@metroglass.co.nz End CA:00322641 For:MPG Type:ADMIN Time:2018-08-23 08:32:07