England-Hall to leave RealNZ

Just over two years after taking the RealNZ reins, Stephen England-Hall’s resigned.

England-Hall (pictured), who took over from Richard Lauder in February, 2021, had previously spent almost four years as CEO of Tourism New Zealand.

Under his leadership the company rebranded, from Wayfare, restructured, and refinanced.

That included a capital raise that introduced private investors to the tightly-held family company, started by Les and Olive, Lady Hutchins in 1954, for the first time.

The company’s now on the road to recovery, entering the second half of this financial year materially ahead of plan.

England-Hall says it’s now a good time to hand the company over to a new leader — he plans to return to Auckland where his family lives.

‘‘I’d like to thank the Queenstown, Wānaka, Te Anau and Southland communities for their support of RealNZ during my time with the business, and for making me a welcome member of the community.

‘‘I’d also like to acknowledge the faith in vestors and the Hutchins family placed in me and my leadership team to enable the company’s revival.’’

England-Hall’s last day’s to be confirmed.

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