Roger Colman
Roger Colman is a media analyst and shareholder of NZME who has voiced support for billionaire Jim Grenon's proposal to join the NZME board, reflecting broader concerns about the company's strategic direction.
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Roger Colman thanked Chapman for her service at the shareholders' meeting.
Media Insider: NZME’s changing of the guard - Steven Joyce, Jim Grenon and the focus on editorial endeavour and an intensified real estate battle
New Zealand· 2025-06-03
Colman believes the new board will be the best media board in Australasia.
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
Colman is a shareholder who initially supported Grenon's bid but later changed his mind.
Jim Grenon: The businessman aiming to reshape NZMENew Zealand· 2025-05-07
Roger Colman has withdrawn his support, claiming the Grenon team does not have the necessary media skills.
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
Roger Colman has previously suggested that David Gibson should be replaced on the board.
Media Insider: NZME director David Gibson resigns for personal reasonsNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
A vocal shareholder, Roger Colman, has withdrawn his support for Jim Grenon’s planned board refresh.
Media Insider: The Chase NZ comes with a costly catch; TV rugby rights battle - a new broadcaster in mix; Political editor Claire Trevett’s candid exit interviewNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Roger Colman has publicly criticized Jim Grenon's team and their qualifications for NZME's board.
Media Insider: NZME board battle - Auckland businessman Jim Grenon hits back at shareholder Roger ColmanNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Colman had backed Grenon for a board seat but later updated his position to not support Grenon's nominees.
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
Roger Colman is an influential media analyst who backed Grenon for a board seat.
Media Insider: NZME board comes out firing at Jim Grenon over editorial control, governance concerns; delays annual shareholders’ meeting until JuneNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
Colman is a key NZME shareholder who supports Jim Grenon but not his other nominees for the board.
Media Insider: Key NZME shareholder Roger Colman backs Jim Grenon but not his other three nominees for boardNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Roger Colman met with Jim Grenon and other NZME board nominees to discuss company matters.
Media Insider: TV star Wairangi Koopu and the drugs charges; Stripe Media liquidator: ‘The director has not been located’New Zealand· 2025-03-20
Colman, a former Australian Olympic sailor, is navigating a careful course regarding NZME's board seats.
Media Insider: Influential NZME shareholder Roger Colman on the fight for board seats – and where he sitsNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Roger Colman is an Australian-based media analyst who supports Jim Grenon's proposal.
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
