Equipment hire company Kennards Hire has announced the appointment of Margaret (Margie) Haseltine as non-executive board director.

Haseltine’s professional career spans more than three decades, across various senior executive roles and multiple board appointments, including having served five years as the CEO of Mars Food Australia (Masterfoods).

She currently serves as chair of automotive aftermarket business, Bapcor, and as a non-executive director on the boards of Metcash Limited and Newcastle Permanent Charity Foundation.

Margie volunteers as a mentor to small food companies and not-for-profit CEO’s and, until very recently, was a board member of Fairhaven, a Central Coast disability support provider.

Kennards Group chairman, Brendan Fleiter welcomed Haseltine, acknowledging her significant industry experience across numerous leadership positions held over more than 30 years.

“Margie has had a distinguished career to date, serving in senior executive roles and on various boards,” Fleiter said.

“This is a really exciting time for the Kennards Hire business, with significant growth and innovation over the past few years.  On behalf of the Kennard family and board, I’m delighted that Margie has joined our board and I look forward to her invaluable contribution as we prepare for even greater progress in the years ahead.”

With almost 200 branches across Australia and New Zealand, and more than 1600 employees, Kennards Hire continues to expand its network having opened its most recent branch in Rangiora, New Zealand in July.

The company will also celebrate 75 years in business throughout 2023.

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