Bruno Goedeke replaces Rick Herd, who retires at the end of March.
Incoming CEO Bruno Goedeke.
Naylor Love Enterprises has appointed Bruno Goedeke as chief executive to replace Rick Herd, who retires at the end of March.
Chair Jackie Lloyd said Goedeke's extensive experience in the construction sector, including most recently as Naylor Love’s regional director for Auckland and Waikato/Bay of Plenty, position him well to lead the next phase of Naylor Love’s 114-year history.
“The board is delighted to appoint Bruno from a strong pool of local and international candidates. He brings a deep understanding of vertical construction and the New Zealand market and is well known for his people-centric leadership style and commitment to Naylor Love’s culture.”
“I have certainly got some big boots to fill,” Goedeke said, “but this is a fantastic opportunity to build on strong foundations and steer Naylor Love into the future.”
Lloyd also paid tribute to Herd for his leadership of the company over the last 11 years.
“Rick has led an extraordinary period of growth for Naylor Love and leaves the organisation in very good shape. His contributions, not only to Naylor Love but in championing health and safety and industry reforms in the construction sector, have been significant.”
Herd is confident that he is leaving the company in good hands.
“It has been hard work, a privilege, and a joy to work with an exceptional team. I hand the baton to Bruno with a sense of confidence and optimism for the future of Naylor Love.”
Naylor Love is New Zealand’s largest privately-owned commercial construction company, and employs more than 900 staff nationwide.
Current projects include New Zealand’s first Ikea store, Kiwi Property’s 295-unit Resido build-to-rent apartments, the Christ Church Cathedral reinstatement, the Wellington Town Hall redevelopment, a five-year copper pipe replacement project at Wellington Regional Hospital, Waipapa Tower 3 at Christchurch Hospital, ACC’s new Dunedin office, and a multi-stage redevelopment of Skyline Queenstown.
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