Evan Williams appointed to Te Papa board

Auckland businessman Evan Williams has been appointed as a member of the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, the Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today.

“Mr Williams’ international experience at the highest level in commercial law, communication, negotiation, financing and corporate governance will be an asset to the Board in its future development” Mr Finlayson said.

Evan Williams a former Chairman of the law firm Chapman Tripp has been involved with property development for the last ten years. For over twenty years Mr Williams advised international banks on capital markets, security and governance in New Zealand.