Dive Summary:

• A former Air New Zealand chief executive has been named as a new member of the board for global jewelry retailer, Michael Hill International.
• The New Zealand-based specialty retailer announced executive Rob Fyfe will be appointed to the role, raising the total number of board members for Michael Hill International to eight.
• In addition to his stint with Air New Zealand, Fyfe previously served as a director of international outdoor clothing brand, Icebreaker.

Dive Insight:

After opening its doors in 1979, Michael Hill International launched its own signature brand of watches purchased directly through the retailer’s brick-and-mortar storefront locations in 2006. In 2013, shares for the company rose nearly 20%. The company currently operates 240 Michael Hill locations throughout New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the U.S.