Comvita announces change to Board of Directors
29/04/2026 09:57 NZST, ADMIN
Comvita Limited (NZX: CVT) today announces that Director, Yawen Wu, from China Resources Enterprise, Limited, has resigned from the Board, effective 29 April 2026.
Yawen joined the Board in 2021, with her alternative Ching Ho (Alfred) Luk from China Resources acting on her behalf.
Comvita Board Chair Bridget Coates said, “On behalf of the Board, I thank Yawen and Alfred for the long period of positive contribution that China Resources have brought to the Board, particularly in relation to our China business.
Alfred’s counsel and dedication during the last 18 months have been particularly helpful as we reset Comvita for the future. We wish them both, and China Resources, well for the future.”
ENDS
For further information:
Bridget Coates | Comvita
bridget.coates@comvita.com
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Kate Walsh
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Background information
Comvita (NZX:CVT) was founded in 1974, with a purpose to improve people's health through the power of nature. Comvita is the largest producer of UMF certified Mānuka honey, with a team of over 400 people, and operations in New Zealand, Australia, Greater China, North America, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. Comvita’s vertically integrated supply chain runs from its own Mānuka forests and beehives in New Zealand through to an international omni-channel distribution model. Comvita operates its own government-recognised and accredited laboratory to test and verify that all bee-product ingredients are of the highest quality. It also maintains an ongoing scientific research programme to deepen understanding of Mānuka trees, bee welfare and the benefits of Mānuka honey. Comvita has planted millions of native Mānuka trees, improving natural ecosystems and biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and helping ensure the sustainable supply of high quality Mānuka honey. In 2023, Comvita became a certified B Corp, joining a global community of businesses that see business as a force for good.