Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Board Chair, Mark Darrow, has welcomed the appointment of Mike Schubert as Deputy Chair of the CAA Board.
Mr Schubert joined the Board earlier this month and brings significant governance and commercial expertise to the role.
“Mike has deep financial and organisational experience and will be a great support for me and for CAA as we continue our modernisation journey,” said Mr Darrow.
“Mike’s leadership background and broad sector experience will strengthen the Board’s oversight and strategic capability at an important time for CAA.”
Mr Schubert is a highly experienced Director and Chair, with a background spanning professional services, health, primary industries and technology sectors. A qualified accountant and former PwC partner, he was previously Chief Executive of law firm Minter Ellison Rudd Watts and now serves on several boards across the banking, insurance and health care sectors.
The Deputy Chair position became vacant following Darin Cusack’s appointment as Chair of Airways New Zealand. Mr Cusack will remain on the CAA Board but has stepped down as Deputy Chair to mitigate any potential role conflict.
“With his extensive aviation experience, Darin continues to make a major contribution to CAA’s work,” said Mr Darrow.
“I congratulate him on his Airways New Zealand appointment and look forward to his continued involvement on the CAA Board.”
Mr Darrow said the refreshed Board and Executive Leadership Team bring “great energy and focus” to the organisation.
“The CAA is making strong progress in how we facilitate aviation safety and security. With a capable Board and Leadership Team, we’re well positioned to keep lifting performance and supporting safety outcomes for the sector.”
Mike Schubert will take up the Deputy Chair role immediately.
