New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited advised that Mark Dewdney has been appointed as new Independent Chair. Mr. Dewdney has held management positions with a range of companies, including Tatua Dairy Co-operative, the NZ Dairy Group and Fonterra, where he progressed to MD for Fonterra Ingredients in Asia. From there he moved into his first CEO position with the Livestock Improvement Corporation, before becoming CEO for PGG Wrightson in 2013.

Mr. Dewdney is currently a Director of The Tatua Dairy Co-operative and Chair of Hop Revolution Limited and Maririe General Partner Limited. Mr. Dewdney will seek shareholder confirmation of his appointment by election at the company's annual shareholders' meeting in June 2024.