Barbara Chapman
Barbara Chapman is the board chair of NZME, a prominent media company in New Zealand. With extensive experience in corporate leadership, she has played a pivotal role in steering the company's strategic direction, particularly focusing on digital transformation and creating diverse advertising opportunities across multiple platforms. Under her guidance, NZME has sought to innovate and adapt in a challenging media landscape, emphasizing the importance of audience engagement and content quality.
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Barbara Chapman was replaced by Steven Joyce as the company’s chair.
Media Insider: NZME shareholder Jim Grenon lifts investment in media firm
New Zealand· 2025-09-15
Barbara Chapman suggests Massive Open Online Courses may be of interest to Trevor Somerville.
Climate visa won’t turn tide on environmental damage
Australia· 2025-07-26
Chapman is retiring as chair of NZME after facing criticism from shareholders.
Media Insider: NZME shareholder meeting - Steven Joyce set to become chair, Jim Grenon to join board; what to expect at today’s meetingNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
Barbara Chapman is the current chair of NZME who will retire at the end of the June 3 meeting.
Media Insider: Outspoken NZME shareholder sells out of media company; Jim Grenon lifts stake to about 13%New Zealand· 2025-05-21
Chapman has been the focus of criticism from activist shareholders and will retire as a director and chairman.
Media Insider: NZME’s bitter board battle at end - Steven Joyce to be chair, Jim Grenon to be director, alongside three existing board membersNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Barbara Chapman was the existing chair whose comments were deemed misleading by another shareholder.
Media Insider: NZME board battle – shareholder Osmium Partners withdraws its two nominees in further sign that compromise may be imminentNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Current chair Barbara Chapman is expected to step down if Steven Joyce is elected as chair.
Media Insider: NZME board battle - Takeovers Panel clears Jim Grenon of any code breachNew Zealand· 2025-05-06Barbara Chapman is the current chairwoman of NZME who is resigning contingent on board elections.
SkyCity falls 6% as NZX 50 trades flat – Market closeNew Zealand· 2025-05-06
Chapman has been on the NZME board since 2018 and chair since 2020.
Media Insider: NZME board battle - former National Party minister Steven Joyce in line to be director and chair, amid raft of confirmed and new board nominationsNew Zealand· 2025-05-05Barbara Chapman is the current board leader of NZME who is seen as an impediment to shareholder value.
Media Insider: Former high-flying National Cabinet Minister Steven Joyce in line to become new NZME chair under compromise dealNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
Barbara Chapman is the NZME chair who expressed concerns about Grenon’s proposal.
Media Insider: NZME board battle - Jim Grenon nominee Philip Crump on NZ Herald editorial quality and trust, says Grenon is not a ‘political extremist’New Zealand· 2025-04-20
NZME board chair Barbara Chapman stated the board was open to further engagement with Mr Grenon.
Media Insider: NZME board battle – vocal shareholder pulls support for Jim Grenon board seat; media company’s biggest shareholder outlines its positionNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Barbara Chapman is the chairwoman of NZME and refuted Grenon's assertions about the company's financial performance.
Takeovers Panel probes Jim Grenon’s NZME share purchasesNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
NZME board chair Barbara Chapman said the board was 'open to further engagement with Mr Grenon'.
Media Insider: Jim Grenon relinquished majority control of NZME board in latest proposal to help find a compromise - why directors say they still have concernsNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Colman supports Barbara Chapman staying on as NZME chair for a period.
Media Insider: Key NZME shareholder Roger Colman backs Jim Grenon but not his other three nominees for boardNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Barbara Chapman is the chair of the existing board that Grenon is asking shareholders to vote out.
Media Insider: Jim Grenon willing to compromise on new-look NZME board but says existing directors will hopefully decide it is ‘futile to continue’New Zealand· 2025-03-26Barbara Chapman is the chair of NZME.
Media Insider: Trade Me could be eyeing potential acquisition of Stuff digital arm, websiteNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
Barbara Chapman has spoken of the importance of editorial independence to New Zealand and NZME.
Media Insider: Billionaire Jim Grenon inquired about buying Stuff during first Covid lockdown in 2020New Zealand· 2025-03-24
Barbara Chapman stated that editorial independence is critical for NZME.
Media Insider: NZME board contender Jim Grenon’s questions for journalists’ union E tū, amid debate over editorial independenceNew Zealand· 2025-03-23Barbara Chapman is the chair of the NZME board who authorized the statement regarding Jim Grenon's letter.
Media Insider: Jim Grenon’s full letter to NZME released publicly; outlines concerns and criticisms of companyNew Zealand· 2025-03-21Barbara Chapman is the chair of NZME who authorized the statement regarding discussions with Stuff.
Media Insider: NZME board battle - Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald ownerNew Zealand· 2025-03-21Barbara Chapman expresses disappointment over the treatment of essential workers in Victoria.
The US could benefit from a few teals in CongressAustralia· 2025-03-17
Barbara Chapman is the chair of NZME and has been involved in discussions regarding the company's governance and financial performance.
Media Insider: NZME chair Barbara Chapman on billionaire Jim Grenon’s push for board cleanout - ‘It is a defining moment for NZME, its future and for NZ’; Grenon pushes backNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Barbara Chapman is the chair of the NZME board who commented on the support for Jim Grenon.
Media Insider: NZME’s biggest shareholder backs billionaire Jim Grenon’s bid for board cleanout; Willie Jackson loses broadcasting portfolio in Labour reshufleNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
Barbara Chapman is the chair of NZME, likely fighting for her position amid the board changes.
Media Insider: Billionaire investor Jim Grenon says he has close to 50% support for NZME board overthrowNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Barbara Chapman is the chair of NZME and is fighting for her position amid boardroom changes.
Media Insider: The battle for NZME’s boardroom - who is Jim Grenon and what are his plans for NZ Herald/Newstalk ZB owner?; Who’s in line for TVNZ top news roleNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
NZME board chair Barbara Chapman said NZME’s robust digital strategy was crucial in creating unique, diverse, high-impact opportunities for advertisers.
Media Insider: NZME financial results - $54.2 million in earnings, net loss after tax of $16m after impairment; One Roof may be spun off into new companyNew Zealand· 2025-02-25