Shell New Zealand chairman resigns

The chairman of Shell New Zealand has resigned for family and personal reasons, the company said today.

Paul Zealand will be replaced by Shell's country manager for Commercial Exploration and Production Dr Ajit Bansal, until the company names a full-time replacement.

Mr Zealand -- who has spent 24 years with Shell -- has also resigned as general manager of Shell Todd Oil Services, where he will be replaced by New Zealander Rob Jager.

He will leave both positions at the end of September.

- NZPA