NZME. announces Michael Boggs as new CFO

Michael Boggs, right. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NZME., formerly APNZ News and Media, has appointed the former Tower executive Michael Boggs as its new chief financial officer as the company considers an initial public offer and share market float.

Boggs' role at Tower saw him manage the group's multi-billion dollar assets, the company's Pacific Island operations and play a leading role in its earthquake recovery programme.

He also played a leading role in the recent group-wide programme that resulted in the sales of Tower's life insurance, health insurance and investment management businesses.

In March he was named the country's top chief financial officer at the New Zealand CFO Awards.

"My experience is focused on managing large scale and diverse assets to create clear analysis and strategy for growth," Boggs said in a statement.

Boggs takes up his new role in the new year.

NZME. on Thursday announced the appointment of Sir John Anderson as "chairman designate" for a new company.

APN NZ, TRN and GrabOne, with publishing, radio, digital and e-commerce assets, were recently re-branded under one overarching NZME. banner.

Anderson is currently chairman of Steel & Tube Holdings, NPT, Deputy Chair of Turners & Growers and a director of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

On September 1, the parent company - ASX-listed APN News & Media Ltd, said it was considering strategic options with regards to APN New Zealand.

APN has retained Grant Samuel to assist in the process, with an IPO and NZX listing of APN New Zealand being one consideration.