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Kia ora koutou
One thing I’ve been enjoying since joining the BSA as Chief Executive has been engaging and exchanging ideas with the many dedicated, smart people, both in the broadcasting sector and among our many stakeholders.
This has been particularly valuable as we prepare to embrace the exciting and complex opportunities around digital bargaining and regulatory reform. It’s been a real pleasure reconnecting with some old acquaintances, and meeting lots of new faces.
Some of you who have shared meetings with me in recent weeks may have noticed I’ve been a little out of breath at times. This is no reflection of our meetings, but due to the fact I’m counting down to the arrival of my second child.
This message is to let you know that I will be departing on parental leave from Friday 3 March (unless baby has plans to bring this date forward). I expect to return to the office in September.
In the meantime, the organisation will be in the very capable hands of Helen Cruse, who will step into the role of Acting Chief Executive. Many of you will already know Helen as our Legal Manager and may have worked with her on projects such as the development of our new Code of Broadcasting Standards.
Helen’s Legal Manager role will, in turn, be filled in an acting capacity by our superb Senior Legal Advisers Omar Shahin (6 March – 9 June) and Sam Carter (12 June – 15 September).
One of the BSA’s greatest strengths is the expertise and experience within our team, so you can rest assured you’ll be in capable hands.
I will keep in touch with the team while I’m away and look forward to resuming work with you when I get back.
Ngā mihi nui
Stacey Wood
Chief Executive
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