NZX Listed company, Freightways, one of New Zealand’s leading integrated transport firms, has appointed Peter Kean to its board in a search managed by SEQEL.

 Peter has many years of senior executive experience with the Lion group of companies in both New Zealand and Australia. Peter’s last executive role was Managing Director of Lion Dairy and Drinks, a $A3b Melbourne based FMCG market leader. Peter previously ran Lion Nathan New Zealand, the country’s largest brewing and liquor business. Peter retired from Lion in 2014 and has since developed his career in governance. Peter is also a Director of Sanford Limited, the New Zealand Rugby Union and a number of private companies.