Fletcher Building distribution chief steps down

The news: NZ building giant Fletcher Building is looking for a new chief executive for its distribution division after Bruce McEwen announced he will step down at the end of March.

The Context: McEwen has led Fletcher's distribution arm since 2018, and has been with the company since 2014. Company secretary Andrew Clarke thanked McEwen for his service, particularly his work in Fletcher Building's ongoing digitisation, and said the company would notify the market when a replacement was found.