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SeaDragon Appoints Tim Preston Independent Director
8:30am, 14 Jun 2013 | DIRECTOR
SeaDragon Appoints Tim Preston Independent Director
Australasia's largest refiner and blender of high-quality, internationally-certified concentrated Omega-3 fish oils SeaDragon (NZX: SEA) is pleased to welcome Tim Preston to the Board of Directors.
SeaDragon also advises that Don Gibson has resigned as a Director of the Company effective from today, the 14th June 2013.
SeaDragon Chairman Dr Doug Wilson said the addition of Tim Preston as an Independent Non-Executive Director will assist with the growth of SeaDragon, the development of its investor relations programme and introduce SeaDragon to active public-market participants.
"We are fortunate to attract someone of Tim's reputation and experience to the board. Strengthening our relationship with our investors is a key objective of the company. And, at a time of corporate expansion, Tim's financial experience will be invaluable.
Mr Preston was a share broker from 1980 until November 2006 and became a full member of the NZX in 1986. He was a founding member of the NZX Disciplinary committee and a member of the NZ Sharebrokers Advisory Panel.
During his 26 years in broking and investment banking, he held several senior management positions, the last being Managing Director of ASB Securities since its inception in August 1999 until his retirement in 2006. Tim remains involved with several private companies and follows the markets with a keen interest.
Dr Wilson also thanked Mr Gibson for his contribution to the SeaDragon Board and particularly his assistance in listing SeaDragon on the NZX
"Don has been an active participant on the Board of Directors and has assisted SeaDragon in transitioning senior management into the public arena and delivering the internal governance and reporting expected of a publicly-listed Company," Dr Wilson said.
Contact
Malcolm Lindeque
Company Secretary
Telephone: 03 547 0336
About SeaDragon
SeaDragon (NZX:SEA) is Australasia's largest refiner and blender of high-quality, internationally-certified concentrated Omega-3 fish oils, and fractions. Our oils are sourced from fish caught in the clean and pure waters around New Zealand, in the Southern Ocean, and elsewhere. We have more than 20 years' experience processing fish oils and we are recognised for the quality and purity of our products. We supply health supplement manufacturers around the world to meet the burgeoning demand for pure, high-quality fish oils, which are scientifically proven to deliver significant human health benefits such as lowering the risk of heart disease, improving brain function and joint health. The majority of our supply is exported.