Science

Acting Chief Executive Designate for MBIE

An Acting Chief Executive, David Smol, has been appointed to lead the creation of the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Mr Smol currently heads the Ministry of Economic Development, one of the units that will become part of the new administration. The new ministry replaces several existing entities, including:

• Ministry of Science and Innovation
• Department of Building and Housing
• Department of Labour
• Ministry of Economic Development
• Ministry of Consumer Affairs (presently contained within the Ministry of Economic Development)

The new ministry will come into effect on 1 July 2012. Steven Joyce will be the minister responsible.

Print posted @ Wednesday, May 02, 2012 11:57 AM