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Eroad ex-CEO Newman backs chair but thinks board change warranted

The circa-4% shareholder opens up about the stress behind his abrupt resignation in 2022 and the stunted integration of Coretex.

Former Eroad CEO Steven Newman.

Will Mace Tue, 09 Jun 2026
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Former Eroad CEO Steven Newman has thrown his support behind the company’s current executive chair John Scott in the face of a challenge from US investor Ampfield Management, but believes some board changes are warranted.

Newman, who has been selling down his shareholding in recent years but

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Will Mace Tue, 09 Jun 2026
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