By Rebecca HowardAuckland-based Rakon has appointed three new directors to its board who will put themselves forward for election by shareholders' at the next annual meeting in a refresh of the high-tech manufacturer governance team. Witten is currently the chair of Kordia Group, Star Now, vWork, Soltius and also a director of WREDA (Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency). "Individually each brings considerable business and governance experience that enhances the Rakon Board," said Rakon chair Bryan Mogridge. The company designs and manufactures advanced frequency control and timing solutions for telecommunications, global positioning and space and defence applications. Rakon has four manufacturing plants including two joint venture plants and has five research and development centres.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 09, 2017 21:22 UTC