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Press, 2 May 1984, Page 30

o CHIEF EXECUTIVE Chemical Methanol Production Company Petralgas Chemicals N.Z. Limited, which has recently commissioned production and associated port load-out facilities for chemical methanol in Taranaki, is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive and General Manager. The Company is jointly owned by the Petroleum Corporation of New Zealand Limited (Petrocorp) and Alberta Gas Chemicals Limited of Alberta, Canada (AGCL) and operates in New Zealand as part of the Petrocorp Group which has wide interests in oil and gas exploration, development, processing and marketing, in petrochemical industries. The position of Chief Executive and General Manager has become available throught the planned withdrawal at the end of 1984 of the present incumbent, when production from the 1200 tonne per day plant will be well established. The new appointee will be supported by a group of managers who have been associated with the development of the company through the commissioning of the plant and with the marketing of the product. The position calls for a senior executive with proven business ability to undertake the management of an industry designed to product petrochemicals in bulk, principally for export markets. A wide range of job skills is required appropriate for a top management position in a competitive industrial environment. They include a good understanding of financial/cost accounting. Line experience in manufacturing of petrochemicals is desirable although not essential. The remuneration package will reflect the responsibility and accountability of the position. Additional background information can be obtained from the Group General Manager, of the Petroleum Corporation of New Zealand Limited, Petrocorp House, Wellington, P.O. Box 5082 or telephone 729-092. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and no information will be disclosed or enquiries made without the permission of the applicant. Applications should be forwarded to: MR F.W. ORR, CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORS, Petralgas Chemicals N.Z. Limited, P.O. Box 1568, AUCKLAND.