The long-standing chairman of Unison is looking to take on a new challenge, as an elected member of the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust.
Kevin Atkinson recently ended 19 years as a director of Unison, including the past eight as Unison chairman at last week's AGM, leaving the company is great shape and well equipped to face the challenges of the future.
Now, he has been nominated for a place on the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust by outgoing chair John Newland and will contest for one of five trustee positions.
Mr Atkinson said he was keen to ensure the trust met the needs of the community, and believed the region's power consumers should have a greater opportunity to be involved and aware of what the trust does on their behalf.
"There are opportunities to positively engage on consumer orientated initiatives, while at the same time providing a solid level of dividend to consumers," he said.