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New President and Vice President of Diabetes New Zealand Appointed
Chris Baty, from Diabetes NZ Auckland, has just been announced as the new President of Diabetes New Zealand. She was appointed to this position at the recent annual general meeting held in Blenheim in May.
Her appointment reflects her wealth of experience, her service to diabetes and the many governance roles she has held over the past 15 years. Mrs Baty's experience in business in the communications field will help guide Diabetes New Zealand through a period of strong patronage growth and organisational improvement.
Diabetes New Zealand is working hard to deliver vital services and improvements to all people with diabetes, and Mrs Baty will be instrumental to continuing that work.
She will be working closely with the Board and the newly appointed Vice-President Paul Bowe to implement improvements to patient services, diabetes management, advocacy and prevention, and financial management.
It is vital Diabetes New Zealand have sound and experienced leaders to implement these improvements.
Chris Baty has an extensive background as a result of her 23 years experience in publishing, her management positions in business development at ACP Media and Macmillan Publishers NZ Ltd and as a leader in communications. It’s a cause close to her - Chris has Type 1 diabetes.
Vice-President of Diabetes New Zealand Paul Bowe has a deep commitment to the cause and is once more championing the raising of funds for the Diabetes New Zealand Business Group. His extensive experience includes a diverse career with Air New Zealand retiring as General Manager for the national airline, Chair of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, and as a trustee of the Diabetes Foundation Inc.
Chris Baty and Paul Bowe's depth of experience made them ideal candidates for such significant positions. They are passionate about their new roles.
Diabetes New Zealand Board members Christine Warren, Dave McKenzie, Andy Archer, immediate past president Mike Smith, Joan Martin and Pat Bent welcome them to these new positions. They look forward to joining with them to tackle what is arguably one of New Zealand’s most serious health challenges – diabetes.
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Published on this website on Thu, 21 May 2009