Howzat! Generate chair out

Scott Weenink has stepped down from his role as Generate chairman to focus on his new role as chief executive of New Zealand Cricket.

Current non-executive director, Peter Brook, will step into the role as chairman – a position that he has held previously.

Meanwhile, the company has appointed Helen Robinson  as a non-executive director.

She has extensive governance experience including within the technology, financial markets and environmental sectors. Robinson has held senior executive positions, including as managing director of Microsoft New Zealand and has been a founder of several businesses.