OFFICE – Accordant

Changes to Finance Team

Simon Bennett — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 03:00:30 +0000

The Board of AWF has been advised that the Group’s CFO, Nick Williams, has signalled his intention to resign effective 16 June 2017.
Nick, who joined the Group in 2014, has contributed significantly to the Company’s financial governance and has been instrumental in, amongst others, the implementing of a centralised payroll and operational accounting systems. These changes, once fully implemented, will be key factors in improving the financial reporting regime, from what was in place previously.
Group CEO, Simon Bennett, said that Nick has done a great job in managing the Finance function through a demanding time of operational and regulatory change, whilst we have experienced significant growth.
Simon also advised the appointment of Jannine Mountford as CFO-designate, with effect from 27 February. During the transition period, until 16 June, Jannine will assume responsibility for a number of Group corporate functions which will be incorporated into the CFO function, as part of the Group’s growth strategy and building internal management capability.
Jannine has many years’ experience in various accounting and financial leadership roles, at senior levels, both national and international. In her most recent role, she was the CFO/GM Corporate Services at the New Zealand Rugby Union, where her many and varied achievements included capital raising, business process improvement, risk management and Human Resource practices across the NZRU.
“I am thrilled to be working with Jannine; and I look forward to the financial, strategic and commercial leadership experience she brings to the business at this time”, said Simon.
Contact: CEO -Simon Bennett +64 21 0368 387
Chairman — Ross Keenan +64 21 685 655

Appointment of subsidiary (AWF Limited) General Managers

Simon Bennett — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 02:00:31 +0000

On 25 January 2017, AWF announced the resignation of AWF Limited’s COO, with effect from March 2017; and CEO, Simon Bennett, would be reviewing the Company’s management structure, in light of this.
There is ongoing review and structural adaptations to the operational structure of the business, in order to take advantage of the Company’s growth nationally and the ever-changing landscape of the labour market. The Board of AWF, on the CEO’s advice, considers it appropriate, at this time, to divide operations geographically — into a Northern region and a Southern region. Each region will report to a General Manager, who will report to the CEO. “This will allow for a greater strategic business focus and flexibility, drive operational and systems improvement to support the business as it grows”; said Simon.
With effect from March 2017, the Northern region will be managed by Fleur Board, who is a 30 year veteran of the recruitment services industry, the past 8 of which have been with AWF. During her career spanning both Australia and New Zealand with global and national providers, Fleur has held senior operational and sales management roles with a primary focus on market share growth and development of greenfield opportunities. Fleur will be based in Auckland. The Southern Region will be managed by Donna Lynch, based in Palmerston North. Donna has a wealth of operational experience gained over 20 years in senior management roles in sales and marketing in fields of human capital, culminating in a national leadership role for a global recruitment company.
Simon said “I am very excited to announce the appointment of Donna and particularly pleased to be able to promote Fleur from within the organisation. “

Resignation of subsidiary (AWF Limited) Chief Operating Officer

Simon Bennett — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:30:44 +0000

The Board of AWF was informed at its meeting today, that Alex Park, the COO of subsidiary AWF Limited (the “Company”), has indicated that he wishes to pursue other interests, and has, accordingly, resigned his position with effect from March 2017.
Alex, who was appointed in May 2015, has contributed significantly to the Company’s operational positioning and has been instrumental in, amongst others, the implementation of new systems and driving change towards a more sustainable operational structure, than existed previously.
Simon Bennett, the CEO of AWF, said of Alex: “…he has done an excellent job in an often challenging environment; and has created a platform for further refinement of the Company’s structure, positioning it well for the future…”
Simon said that with Alex’s resignation, he would be reviewing the Company’s management structure and would be considering the most appropriate one for that business going forward, which may, initially, include a greater personal involvement, until that structure is finalised.

Madison appoints Steve Jackson as Chief Operating Officer

Shereen Low — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:00:21 +0000

AWF Madison, New Zealand’s largest recruiter and labour provider, has appointed Steve Jackson as Chief Operating Officer of Madison, its white collar recruitment arm.
Steve brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, customer satisfaction and financial management gained during a career of over 20 years working for major companies in New Zealand and the UK.
Steve was most recently Head of Consumer Fixed Marketing at Vodafone NZ and has worked for TelstraClear, Clear Communications, Bell Cablemedia (UK), recruitment company Michael Page International, and in business consultancy roles.
AWF Madison CEO Simon Bennett said Steve would focus on driving the Madison business forward, focusing on meeting growth targets and developing sales & marketing strategy.
“I’m delighted to welcome Steve to Madison. His experience of the New Zealand and UK business markets is extensive and he brings an understanding of strategic development that will be valuable in the fast-changing environment for recruitment services companies,” Bennett said.
Steve takes up his new role on January 18, 2016.

AWF Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Simon Bennett — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:09:44 +0000

AWF Madison is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Williams as the Group Chief Financial Officer replacing Paul Mens who leaves the company on 23 October 2015. Nick joined AWF Madison in August 2014 as the Financial Controller and will assume the Group Chief Financial Officer role now, allowing Paul to complete other projects.
Nick has extensive finance, information systems and operations experience having previously held senior finance roles at Hudson Recruitment Group, Tower Insurance and Fernz Group.
AWF Madison Group thanks Paul for his sizable contribution to the business especially in relation to improving compliance processes and implementing new IT systems.
Any queries should be directed to the CEO – Simon Bennett +64 21 0368387

AWF Madison Appoints Company Secretary

Shereen Low — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 02:52:56 +0000

AWF Madison (AWF) announces that it has appointed David Lazarus as Company Secretary from today.
David has over twenty years legal and company secretarial experience working in a wide variety of industries ranging from manufacturing, mining and broadcasting both in New Zealand and overseas.
AWF Madison’s CEO, Simon Bennett, said that David was a welcome addition to AWF’s executive team. “David brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to AWF Madison and his appointment strengthens our corporate governance”, he said.
For further Information contact:
CEO Simon Bennett 021 036 8387
Company Secretary

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Mens — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 05:00:04 +0000

AWF Madison Group Limited confirms that at its Board meeting on the 24 June 2015 and in accordance with earlier guidance, Chief Executive Officer, Mike Huddleston has retired from the company and has been replaced by Simon Bennett as Chief Executive Officer.
Mike has also resigned from the Board of AWF Madison Group Limited effective 24 June 2015.
For the Board
Ross Keenan
Chairman

AWF Announces COO Appointment

Shereen Low — Tue, 05 May 2015 03:35:25 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE
5 May 2015
AWF GROUP APPOINTS ALEX PARK AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
AWF Group, New Zealand’s largest recruitment and staffing solutions company, has appointed Alex Park as Chief Operating Officer of AWF, its industrial and operational recruitment subsidiary.
Over the last 20 years Alex has played a leading role in the Australasian recruitment sector, delivering strong project, operations and workforce partnership management at a senior level to the oil, gas and marine industry.
AWF Group CEO Designate Simon Bennett said he was delighted to welcome Alex aboard.
“Alex brings a wealth of experience in running large projects in Australia and New Zealand and will be a valuable member of AWF’s senior leadership team.”
Contact: Simon Bennett +64 21 0368 387
ENDS

New Leader for AWF

Ross Keenan — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 04:18:14 +0000

AWF Group Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Mike Huddleston — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 03:59:26 +0000