She has significant experience in the retirement village and aged care sector
Selwyn Village Limited has announced that Duncan Cotterill Auckland partner Raewyn Lovett ONZM will be its first-ever chair.
Lovett has significant experience working in the retirement village and aged care sector. She also has commercial and not-for-profit governance experience.
As a lawyer, she focuses on commercial, corporate and property law. She has handled matters involving mergers, acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, capital raising, shareholder agreements and disputes. Her clients have included First Security Guard Services, ARA Group, the ICIB Group, The Produce Company and Queenstown Gateway (5M).
Lovett presently chairs CHT Healthcare Trust and Sport Zealand Ihi Aotearoa and High Performance Sport New Zealand Limited. She is also co-chair of the International Working Group on Women and Sport.
"As we strengthen our structure to meet the changing needs of older New Zealanders, Raewyn’s leadership will ensure Selwyn Village remains a place of manaaki, purpose and belonging. We are delighted to welcome her to the Selwyn whānau", The Selwyn Foundation chair David Cunliffe said. "Raewyn is a highly respected and experienced leader who brings deep sector knowledge and a strong values alignment to Selwyn. Her appointment signals our ongoing commitment to excellence in care, governance and community life at Selwyn Village".
Selwyn Village Limited is a new entity that will head up Selwyn Village operations. It begins operating on 1 July. Lovett will be joined by chief executive Jason More, who was previously The Selwyn Foundation COO, on the board.
"Selwyn Village is a thriving, inclusive and vibrant community, and it’s a privilege to join the board. It’s an organisation that closely reflects my own values, and I look forward to contributing to its future. My hope is to help ensure Selwyn Village remains a special place – supporting today’s and tomorrow’s residents to live their best lives", Lovett said.
Lovett will be formally welcomed to her new role on 24 June at a mihi whakatau at Selwyn Village.
