Venture Taranaki chief executive Justine Gilliland has announced she is to depart the organisation in 2022 once a successor for the role is found.
Justine Gilliland joined Venture Taranaki in 2018 in the role of general manager, transitional economy, before moving into the chief executive position in March 2019.
During her tenure, the agency instigated the National New Energy Development Centre - now known as Ara Ake; delivered the Taranaki Story, and the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap and pathway plans to a low emissions future.
Board chairwoman Joanna Breare says Justine should be immensely proud of what she has accomplished and praised her for her leadership and vision during an unprecedented period of uncertainty and challenge.
"Justine's vision for a thriving Taranaki started with building a thriving Venture Taranaki and I would like to thank her on behalf of the board and her colleagues for her work and dedication over the last few years as she steered the organisation, as well as the region in many ways, through some challenging waters."