About me

Governance Leader - Commercial Advisor - Project Delivery Specialist

I am a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors with more than 35 years of senior leadership experience across New Zealand’s infrastructure and construction sectors. My career spans engineering, executive management, governance, and public sector advisory roles, giving me a unique blend of strategic insight and practical delivery expertise.
I have held senior roles across the public and private sectors, including Lead Advisor – Commercial at Te Waihanga – New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, and executive and project leadership roles at Mainzeal, Decmil, and Build Partners. My work reflects a long‑standing commitment to improving performance, capability, and outcomes across the sector.

Professional Strengths

  • Strategic governance and board leadership
  • Commercial acumen and procurement expertise
  • Programme and project assurance
  • Stakeholder and relationship leadership
  • Mentoring and capability uplift
  • Clear, structured communication

Approach

My leadership style is calm, structured, and people‑centred. I focus on clarity, collaboration, and practical solutions that help organisations make confident decisions and deliver better outcomes.

Education & Professional Development

  • BE (Civil), University of Auckland
  • IoD New Zealand – Certificate in Company Direction
  • Darden Business School / Ernst & Young Executive Programme
  • Extensive further training in leadership, governance, safety, assurance, and sector standards

Professional Memberships

  • Chartered Member, Institute of Directors

  • Member, New Zealand Institute of Building
  • Member, Society of Construction Law New Zealand
  • Member, Society of Construction Contract Practitioners

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