Vista Group International Limited (NZX & ASX:VGL) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Miller as an Independent Director.

James Miller is a professional Director with extensive governance experience, including as Chair of NZX Limited (NZX), a Director of the Accident Compensation Corporation, Mercury NZ Limited (MCY) and New Zealand Refining Company Limited (NZR), and until 2018 as a Director of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIA). James Miller was also an inaugural Director of the Financial Markets Authority, and previously a member of the Boards of each of ABN AMRO Securities, INFINZ and the Financial Reporting Standards.

Vista Group Chair, Susan Peterson, said: “The Board is delighted to have a Director of James' caliber joining our team later this year. James’ extensive experience across such a range of industries will be tremendously valuable as we continue to leverage the exciting opportunities we have to increase the support that we provide to our customers across the globe.”

“The appointment of James Miller as an Independent Director is part of the Vista Group succession plan for both the Board and Audit and Risk Committee. James' appointment builds on the recent appointment of US based Claudia Batten as an Independent Director and the transition to now having an Independent Chair.”

James Miller is a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Certified Securities Analyst Professional.

James' directorship will be in effect from 31 August 2021.