Governance - CentrePort Wellington
Introducing the Board of Directors of CentrePort Wellington
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Warren Larsen (Chairman)BBS, MAGSC (HONS), CA, CMA, FNZIM, CNZM
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Malcolm Johnson (Deputy Chairman)BA, BCA, FIDNZ
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Jim JefferiesBCOM, FCA
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| Warren, the former Chief Executive of the New Zealand Dairy Board, brings to CentrePort crucial marketing knowledge and experience of the dairy and other export sectors. Under his guidance, the Dairy Board embarked upon a major path of innovation and performance enhancement, resulting in export income, turnover and shareholder value all increasing dramatically in a short space of time. Warren, who was the firstever recipient of a New Zealand Dairy Industry Fellowship Award, also currently serves as Deputy Chairman of Landcorp Farming Ltd, Board Member of the Massey University Foundation, Director of Air New Zealand Ltd and Director of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. He is also the former Chairman for the New Zealand Racing Industry Board. Warren was appointed to the CentrePort Board in 2001. | Malcolm is a Wellington-based businessman and consulting company Director, and was appointed to the Board in 1996. He serves on a number of private and public company Boards (involved in public relations, horticulture, forestry and rural land development) and is a Trustee of the Globus Group and New Zealand Police Superannuation Schemes, as well as a member of the Wellington Branch Committee of the Institute of Directors of New Zealand Inc. Malcolm has held various senior management positions in New Zealand and overseas, principally in the finance sector, and is a former General Manager of the SOE Works and Development Services Corporation (NZ). | Jim is a professional Director and a Chartered Accountant with a strong interest in business development. He brings to the Board important skills and many years of experience in business and finance, and chairs the Group Audit and Risk Committee. He has a number of directorships in the health and distribution sectors and provides business advice to a small portfolio of clients. Jim is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants New Zealand and the Institute of Directors of New Zealand Inc. In addition to his business interests, Jim has a strong commitment to the Manawatu community. He is a councillor for Palmerston North City and is a past Deputy Mayor of Palmerston North. He was appointed to the Board in 1996. | ||
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Richard JanesPHD TEXTILE ENGINEERING, BSC (HONS) CHEMISTRY
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Mark Petersen
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David BenhamBCA
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| Richard Janes is an experienced company Director with appointments in both the private and public sectors. His current appointments include Deputy Chair of AsureQuality Ltd, Director of Gallagher Holdings Ltd, Telarc – SAI Ltd, LEK Consultancy Pty Ltd, New Zealand Lotteries Commission and Chair of the Electricity and Gas Complaints Commission. Dr. Janes has an extensive background in management, especially in business development and international brand marketing. He has worked in Australia, the US and the UK, as well as New Zealand. His past directorships include Deputy Chair of Merino NZ Ltd, LandCorp Farming Ltd, and Director of Kapiti Cheeses Ltd and Tennis NZ. He is an accredited Fellow of the Institute of Directors. He was appointed to the Board in 2004. | Mark has 30 years’ experience in real estate investment, development, valuation and advisory services. He is also a Director of Wellington Waterfront Limited, a Wellington City Council owned enterprise, and an Executive Director of Helsingor Properties Limited. Mark was previously Managing Director of Shortland Properties Limited, a property investment company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, a Director of Management Services (WA) Limited and the manager of Australian listed Property Trust of Australasia. Mark was also a Management Board member and Chair of the New Zealand Hockey Federation. He was appointed to the Board in 2005. | David provides the Board with a regional perspective. He is currently Chief Executive of Greater Wellington Regional Council. He previously held roles in that Council as Chief Financial Officer and Divisional Manager for the Council’s Water Supply and Plantation Forestry operations. Prior to joining Greater Wellington in 1989, David held a number of finance positions in the liquor, retailing and insurance industries. He is also a Director of New Zealand Water & Wastes Association. | ||
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