Ralph Norris retires

Norris retires Ralph Norris is stepping down as chairman of the Business Roundtable at the same time as he retires as ASB Bank managing director.

The Business Roundtable vice-chairman, Murray Horn, managing director of ANZ Banking Group (NZ), will take over as acting chairman.

Mr Norris says he has enjoyed his time as chairman - he was appointed in June 1999 - and will continue to take an active interest in the Business Roundtable's work.