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Comvita Board Shake-Up as China Resources Representative Resigns

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  • Comvita director Yawen Wu of China Resources has resigned, with alternate Alfred Luk also departing the board.
  • Their exit ends a key China-focused governance link as Comvita pursues its strategic reset and growth in Asia.
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Comvita Board Shake-Up as China Resources Representative Resigns

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An announcement from Comvita ( (NZ:CVT) ) is now available.

Comvita has announced that director Yawen Wu, who joined the board in 2021 as a representative of China Resources Enterprise, has resigned effective 29 April 2026, with her alternate director Ching Ho (Alfred) Luk also stepping back. Board chair Bridget Coates thanked both Wu and Luk for their contributions, particularly in shaping Comvita’s China strategy during a period of strategic reset, highlighting the end of a significant phase of China Resources’ governance involvement while signalling continuity in the company’s future-focused repositioning.

The departure of China Resources-linked directors removes a prominent China-focused voice from Comvita’s board at a time when the company’s Greater China operations remain a key growth market. While no replacement has yet been announced, the change could open space for a refreshed board composition aligned with Comvita’s evolving international and sustainability-led strategy, and will be watched closely by investors attentive to its execution in core Asian markets.

More about Comvita

Comvita, listed on the NZX as CVT, is a natural health products company and the largest producer of UMF-certified Mānuka honey. Founded in 1974, it operates a vertically integrated supply chain from its own Mānuka forests and beehives in New Zealand through to an international omni-channel distribution network across Australasia, Greater China, North America, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia.

The company runs a government-recognised laboratory to test and verify bee-product quality and supports a scientific research programme into Mānuka trees, bee welfare and honey benefits. Comvita has planted millions of native Mānuka trees to enhance ecosystems and climate resilience, and in 2023 became a certified B Corp, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and using business as a force for good.

Average Trading Volume: 267,957

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: N$78.18M

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