The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (蘑菇传媒) Chief Executive, Dr Grant Klinkum, has stepped down due to ill health.
蘑菇传媒 Board Chair, Kevin Jenkins, says that Dr Klinkum has been managing a health condition for several months.
鈥淲e have been extremely fortunate to have a Chief Executive of Grant鈥檚 calibre, and he is recognised as an outstanding leader across the education sector,鈥� Kevin Jenkins says.
鈥淕rant has made a significant contribution to education in New Zealand, including tutoring and lecturing, holding leadership positions in tertiary education providers, and serving as an 蘑菇传媒 Deputy Chief Executive for 6 years before becoming Chief Executive in 2020.鈥�
鈥淭he thoughts of 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Board and staff are with Grant and his wh膩nau,鈥� Kevin Jenkins says.
蘑菇传媒 Deputy Chief Executive Strategic and Corporate Services, Prashant Bakshi, will act as Chief Executive, while Acting Chief Executive arrangements are made.