Michael Stiassny NZ Transport Agency Board chairman

Transport minister Phil Twyford

Michael Stiassny has been appointed NZ Transport Agency Board chairman for three years from April 19.

He has a wealth of governance, leadership and financial knowledge having been involved in governance and corporate positions for the past three decades, transport minister Phil Twyford says in announcing the appointment.

The agency’s core functions are to plan and invest in New Zealand’s land transport networks through the National Land Transport Programme.

“This Government has a transformative agenda to rebalance the transport system toward better safety, access and value for money, along with more investment in regional and local roads and rail,” Twyford says.

He says the agency has a crucial role to play in creating a modern and sustainable transport network across land transport modes.

“Michael Stiassny brings strong and decisive leadership to the board,” Twyford says.

“I’d like to thank Dame Fran Wilde who’s been acting chair over the past three months and acknowledge the contribution of Chris Moller who stood down in January.”