Parkland Celebrates Latest Board Appointment

Parkland Products Ltd is pleased to announce that Dean Murphy, current CEO of Golf NZ, has joined the company’s board.

Parkland Managing Director, Chris Todd says that the company is readying for an exciting period of business growth – one that he is confident Dean will make a significant contribution to.

Until this month, Dean has been the Group Chief Executive of Golf New Zealand – a role he has held for over 14 years. He is the longest-serving and recognised as one of the most successful sports administrators in New Zealand, with a massive list of achievements.

During his tenure, Dean grew golf participation considerably and the sport is now in excellent shape. Most importantly, he leaves Golf New Zealand in the strongest financial condition it has ever known.

Dean also steered the challenging merger of PGA and Golf NZ, as well as the development and world-wide growth of DotGolf, Golf NZs digital services business which has excellent prospects globally.

For his part, Dean is ready for taking his career to the next level and sees his directorship of Parkland being an important component. He explained: “Over the past 15 years, I’ve learnt a good deal about Parkland Products. I’ve always greatly admired their people and the way they do business. I’m looking forward to contributing to the future of the organisation.”

Parkland is the exclusive NZ distributor of TORO mowing and turf renovation equipment, Ventrac tractors and Yamaha golf carts.

For further information, please contact Chris Todd on 09 414-4790 or email chris@parkland.co.nz.