BWP announces new chair and director appointments

BWP has announced that Tony Howarth will retire as chair in February 2026, following the half-year results. Fiona Harris, currently chair of BWP's audit & risk committee, will succeed Howarth as chair. Harris has a distinguished career, including serving on numerous ASX listed entities' boards over 30 years and being a past state president of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Concurrently, Tim Bult has been appointed as a non-executive director, effective December 1, 2025. Bult joins as a nominee of Wesfarmers Limited, which holds 23.45 per cent of BWP securities. He brings over 25 years of experience from Wesfarmers, where he currently serves as managing director of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety.

Howarth expressed his satisfaction with the continuity provided by Harris's appointment, noting BWP's transition to an internally managed business. Harris acknowledged Howarth's significant contribution and effective leadership, particularly concerning the recent internalisation and lease reset and extension transaction.