Ms Banga will not be appointed as a director of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare following the completion of her participation in the Future Directors initiative. Ms Banga was excited by the opportunity to observe and participate in Boardroom discussions particularly given the international aspects of the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare business. Ms Banga said "I am very much looking forward to this experience and am very grateful to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and my current employer, the NZ Venture Investment Fund, for providing me with this opportunity to develop my governance skills." About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in respiratory care, acute care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The company's products are sold in over 120 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, visit our website www.fphcare.com.