Nominations of new Directors, recommended by the Nomination Committee, are considered by the full Board.

The Nomination Committee employs external consultants to access a wide base of potential Directors, considering their range of skills and experience required in light of the:

• current composition of the Board;
• need for independence;
• strategic direction and progress of the Company; and
• nature of the Company’s business.

The Board assesses nominated Directors against a range of criteria including experience, professional expertise, personal qualities, potential conflicts of interest and their capacity to commit themselves to the Board’s activities.