Former Kiwi premier John Key has been named as the latest board member for flag carrier Air New Zealand.
He will take his seat on the board officially on September 1.
Key stood down as Prime Minister and tourism minister in December 2016 and left parliament in March.
"When John Key announced he was stepping down as Prime Minister and moving to a new phase of life outside of politics, it became a priority for the board to try to secure his services as a director," said Air NZ chairman Tony Carter.
"John will bring extensive international commercial experience, outstanding leadership skills, global perspective and a keen understanding of the tourism sector gained during the years he was Tourism Minister as well as Prime Minister of New Zealand."
Key said: "Air New Zealand is a fantastic company. I’ve known a fair bit about the airline because of being minister of tourism. It’s an iconic New Zealand company and a great one to join."
"For Air New Zealand, it’s always been about two things: innovation and the experience. It’s about New Zealanders feeling some sort of ownership over the airline."
