Sir John Key to stand down as Air NZ director in March

Sir John Key has resigned from the board of Air NZ with his last day being March 31. Air NZ chairman Dame Therese Walsh said Key indicated earlier in 2019 that 2020 would possibly be his last as a director due to increasing commitments on his professional time in New Zealand and overseas. Walsh said Key made a significant contribution to Air NZ. "Sir John's outstanding commercial acumen, international perspectives and stakeholder network have been incredibly valuable to Air NZ and we are fortunate to have had him as a member of our board," Walsh said. Key joined the airline's board Sept 1, 2017 after resigning as prime minister of New Zealand in 2016. Before leaving Air NZ, Key will get 2 months to work alongside incoming CE Greg Foran. <br/>