The Nature Coast Enterprise Board has announced that Chris Barber the Regional Tourism Manager has been appointed acting Chief Executive up to 30 Sept 2010.
The board says it is confident that Mr Barber’s appointment will be well received by the staff, the stakeholders and the business community because of the success he has enjoyed in the tourism portfolio.
“The board and staff have a close working relationship with government through the provision of training and business advice to SME’s and with major stakeholders, namely the councils in meeting our contractual obligations. We are confident under Mr Barber these good relationships will continue.”
Mr Barber replaces Glen O’Brien who joined NatureCoast in 2005.
“I’m a local boy, so I think I have a good knowledge of the special needs of Kāpiti,” said Mr Barber who was educated at those fine institutions KenaKena School and Paraparaumu College.
Born at Paraparaumu Hospital 32 years ago Mr Barber sees Kāpiti as having huge potential, particularly in tourism.
“I have been regional tourism manager here for four years and with the road, rail and airport developments happening I see wonderful opportunities for Kāpiti looking forward.”
Chris Barber lives in Kāpiti with wife Rebecca and 13 month old daughter Ruby.
