WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Aug. 5, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diligent Board Member Services, Inc. ("Diligent" or the "Company") (NZX:DIL) today announced that Mark Weldon intends to resign from the Board of Diligent as a consequence of accepting the position of Chief Executive of Mediaworks New Zealand. Given the nature of his new role as Chief Executive, combined with the fact Diligent is headquartered in New York, it will not be feasible for Mark to remain a Director of Diligent.
Mark has agreed to remain on Diligent's Board until such time that the Company finds a replacement so that the Company can continue to meet its requirement to have two resident New Zealand directors under the NZX Listing Rules. Diligent is appreciative of Mark's flexibility to work through the timing of his resignation with the Diligent Board.
Mr. David Liptak, Chairman of the Board, said: "We would like to thank Mark for his contribution to the Diligent Board and continued support whilst we go through the process of appointing another New Zealand director. We wish him all the very best in his new role at Mediaworks New Zealand."
Mr. Weldon commented: "Diligent is an outstanding technology company that is regaining momentum, and has a bright future. I have valued my time with the company, and wish it all the best for future success."
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