Natural health products company Comvita has appointed Murray Denyer as an independent director.

Murray is a commercial lawyer, a former diplomat and government international trade lawyer, who has worked for a wide variety of New Zealand companies, SEOs and government departments.

Murray Denyer brings expertise in international law and policy to Comvita. Photo: supplied.

He also spent five years as general counsel and board secretary with Zespri and currently is a partner with law firm Cooney Lees Morgan in Tauranga.

His appointment needs to be ratified at the company's October AGM. If elected it is anticipated Murray will assume the role of Chair of the Remuneration and HR Committee of the board.

This roll is currently filled by Dr David Cullwick, who retires in October.