New Director Appointed to Stride

Stride Investment Management Limited (SIML) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Robertson as an independent Director of the Board of Directors of the stapled companies, SIML and Stride Property Limited (trading as the NZX stapled security Stride Property Group (Stride)). As signalled in July 2018, the Boards announced a 24-month Director refresh programme aimed at ensuring that the composition of the Boards continued to include a collective mix and balance of Director skills, experience and diversity, to support Stride's evolving integrated funds management and property investment strategy. Jacqueline Robertson has 25 years of experience in financial audit and advisory services. Jacqueline was a partner at Deloitte for 11 years in audit and assurance and also led the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability services function for Deloitte New Zealand for nine years. Based in Wellington, Jacqueline also has a broad range of experience across the financial services, public, private and not for profit sectors. Jacqueline is currently a member of the Audit Oversight Committee of the Financial Markets Authority and the Risk and Assurance Committee for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Chairman Tim Storey has welcomed the appointment saying that, "Stride is delighted that Jacqueline will be joining the group and her skills will both complement and strengthen the capabilities of the existing Boards during the next stage of Stride's evolution. Jacqueline's considerable professional experience and broader financial sector skills and experience, are highly relevant and valuable to Stride, as we continue the execution of our funds management strategy". This appointment will take effect immediately. In line with the NZX Listing Rules, Jacqueline will seek her mandate from shareholders by standing for election at the next Stride Annual Shareholder Meeting later in the year. End CA:00331883 For:SPG Type:ADMIN Time:2019-03-13 14:30:03