Wayne Wright has a new job.
Four months after losing his seat as mayor in the 2014 New Westminster election, Wright has been appointed to the board of the of the Vancouver Airport Authority for a three-year term.
He was selected for the position by Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors, based on his experience New West’s mayor for four terms and his background in the local business community. Prior to his 12-year run as mayor, he was a small business owner, president of the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association and an executive with an international food company in Canada and Australia.
“Wayne Wright’s combined international business and public service experience eminently qualifies him to represent Metro Vancouver on the Board of the Vancouver International Airport Authority,” said Metro Vancouver Board Chair Greg Moore in a statement.
“The Board believes he would fully represent the values and interests of Metro Vancouver and help the airport authority fulfill its mandate as a transportation leader.”
According to the authority, as a director, Wright will receive yearly compensation of $30,000. He may also receive compensation for attending extra meetings and speaking engagements, ranging from $700 to $1,400.
Previously, Wright chaired Metro Vancouver’s Housing Committee and was a member of the Zero Waste Committee. He was a regional representative to the Municipal Finance Authority, and vice-chair of the TransLink Mayors’ Council.
“I am honoured by this appointment and look forward to working with other community, business, and public sector members of the airport authority board of directors to ensure that YVR continues to deliver on its commitment of a high-service, low-cost business model in transportation excellence,” stated Wright.
The VAA is a not-for-profit organization responsible for the development and maintenance of YVR’s airport infrastructure. The board oversees the business conduct of the management team to ensure the authority achieves its objectives and operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
