On October 25, 2017, Timothy (Tim) Gibson was appointed an independent director to the Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited Board and chair of Remuneration and Appointments Committee. He replaces retiring director Phil Lough who has been a director of LIC for 15 years. Tim has significant experience in international business in both large and small organisations, dealing with customers, stakeholders and governments at the most senior levels. He is currently a Director of Miraka Ltd, Director of Port Otago Ltd, Director of Skills International Ltd, and Director of Thana Consulting. Mr. Gibson will chair the Remuneration and Appointments Committee and hold office for a two-year term, retiring by rotation at the Annual Meeting in 2019.