A NEW CHAIRMAN FOR LANDCOM

27/1/2012

NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Brad Hazzard today announced the appointment of John Brogden as Landcom’s new chairman, following the retirement of long-serving chairman, William Kirkby-Jones AM.

“I thank Mr Kirkby-Jones for his outstanding work as Landcom’s chairman over the last 15 years,” Mr Hazzard said. “He has overseen the transformation of Landcom to an acknowledged industry leader in creating new communities across NSW which showcase social, environmental and economic sustainability.”

Mr Hazzard said he was very pleased that Mr Brogden had accepted his offer to become Landcom’s chairman.

“Mr Brogden has had an exceptional career in business, government, charities and peak bodies and is eminently suited to the chairman’s role,” Mr Hazzard said.

“He will bring the business acumen and broader community responsibility needed to chair what is effectively the land development arm of the NSW Government.

Since 2009, Mr Brogden has been chief executive officer of the Financial Services Council, whose members are responsible for investing $1.8 trillion on behalf of more than 11 million Australians. He will retain this role.

In 2010, Mr Brogden was appointed by the former Labor government as a director to the Sydney Ports Corporation. He will step down from this role when the Government appoints a replacement in order to devote more time to Landcom.

Mr Brogden was previously CEO of health insurer Manchester Unity and is the patron of Lifeline Australia and a number of local community organisations.

“Landcom has made a significant contribution to Sydney’s growth and our environment over more than 30 years. I look forward to working with the Government and Landcom’s senior executives to provide the well-planned and sustainable homes needed to service NSW’s growing population,” Mr Brogden said.

Mr Hazzard also recognised the contribution of fellow retiring Deputy Chairman, Neil Bird AM. “Mr Bird has been alongside William all the way at Landcom and together, they have provided a magnificent service to Ministers and Government for many years. I wish them well for the future,” Mr Hazzard concluded.