Meet our board

John has a broad range of management and directorial experience within a variety of business sectors including banking, investment, venture capital, technology, infrastructure, construction, energy, waste and engineering. He has had wide-ranging geographic experience with management and governance responsibility for operations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe.

John has degrees in Commerce and Law from Auckland University and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.

John is also a Director or Chairman of a number of other boards .

Shaneen is an experienced public servant and regional senior advisor and a skilled and experienced project manager, with a passion for the development of land, communities, and people. Shaneen has experience as governor and company director in education, health, hotel management, road engineering, fisheries, dairy farming, horticulture, and boat harbour development.

Elena is a professional civil engineer and is a Distinguished Fellow and Past President of Engineering NZ. She has significant experience in the development and delivery large projects in the transport, infrastructure and energy sectors and acts as an advisor to both central and local government on a variety of engineering projects.

Elena currently holds directorships with Contact Energy Ltd, Citycare Ltd and is on the Defence Capability Governance Board. She is also one of the independent directors of the Ngāpuhi Asset Holdings Company. She is the Chair of Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority and Deputy Chair of Ara Ake Ltd and Co-Chair of the Construction Infrastructure Workforce Development Council, Waihanga Ara Rau.

Tracey is the Chief Executive Officer for Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant. Her previous roles including Executive Director of Finance for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Acting Chief Financial Officer for Tainui Group Holdings Limited. Tracey brings with her a wealth of knowledge of commercial development by iwi for iwi and prides herself on being curious, constantly challenging how and why ‘we do’ as well as ensuring solutions align with the strategic direction and values.