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14 New Zealand Brain Research Institute

The achievements of individual researchers have been significant
and are detailed in the Research Director’s Report.

The CMRF administration team also plays a vital role in the
smooth running of NZBRI, with Kate Russell the General Manager
of CMRF also acting as the Commercial Manager for NZBRI.

Kate Russell, has continued to provide clear direction, strengthened
our operational practices and supported the development of
new relationships. Kate leaves us in June to take up a new role

at the Christchurch City Council and we wish to acknowledge
her contribution to NZBRI.
2017 has also seen some changes in our board composition.

Emeritus Professor Steve Weaver stepped down from his role as
an independent director once our two new independent directors

were appointed. His contribution to NZBRI was significant and we
thank him for staying on during this transition time. Our two new
independent directors joined us at the beginning of the financial

year. Virginia Spoors is Southern Regional Manager, Health and
Ability Services — St John of God Hauora Trust and Richard Sudell

is a consultant with a background in commercial, capital works
and transaction advisory services.
They join a strong team: Professor Ivan Donaldson,

independent director; Professor Ian Wright, Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Research and Innovation) at University of Canterbury; Professor
David Murdoch, Dean and Head of Campus of the University

of Otago; Christchurch; Mike Stenhouse and Simon Carey,
CMRF representatives.
2017 has seen the board of NZBRI and CMRF continue

to work closely, with excellent support and relationships maintained
particularly through the CMRF representatives on our Board.

NZBRI operates under a financial structure, which is fully owned
by CMRF. Summarised financial and performance information
derived from the audited Performance Report for NZBRI for 2017

is included within this publication.