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New directors on board

Chairman Chris Stephenson says VIA is “very lucky to have two people with such an expansive knowledge”.
Posted on 20 September, 2022
New directors on board

Frank Willett and Robert Young have been appointed to the board of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA).

They replace Sean Stevens “and help put the board in a good place for next year’s renewal”, says chairman Chris Stephenson.

Willett, pictured left, is chief executive officer of Autohub NZ. He took up that position in January 2018 having been acting CEO since February 2017. Willett was previously chief executive of Vehicle Inspection NZ. 

Young, pictured right, has been director of Nichibo Japan Trading for about 21 years. The company and its associated group provide a range of supply, logistics and financial services to the car industry in New Zealand and other markets.

Stephenson adds: “I personally believe we are very lucky to have two people with such an expansive knowledge of our industry join our board. I would like to thank them both for volunteering their time.”

The other board members are Ken Quigley, of Jacanna Customs & Freight, and Matt Battle, of Moana Blue.