nearmap ltd announced the appointment of Mr. Peter James as Chair of the company, with effect from March 18, 2016. Mr. Ross Norgard steps down as Chair of the company effective the same date. Mr. Norgard will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Mr. James joined the company on December 21, 2015 as Deputy Chair and Non-Executive Director, and is currently Chair of Macquarie Telecom as well as a range of technology and digital businesses in Australia and overseas. Mr. James will continue to be considered an independent director under the company's definition of independence.