Our board

Michael Barnett, Chair
Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, ARC Deputy Chair and Councillor representing Auckland city. Michael is chair of the Regional Economic Development Forum, the Auckland Children's Santa Parade Trust and the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust.

Greg Muir
Chairman of Pumpkin Patch as well as former Chief Executive Officer of The Warehouse Ltd.
Greg is currently chief executive and managing director of agri-tech firm Tru-Test Corporation. Chairman of Tourism NZ and the Blues Super 14 Franchise, a Director of the South Auckland Health Foundation and the Auckland Rugby Union Inc, and a member of the Eden Park Board of Control. Greg has also held senior management roles with TNT Australia Pty Ltd., Enerco New Zealand Ltd. and Lion Nathan Ltd

Diana Parry
Brand Strategist. One of Auckland's foremost minds on brand strategy, design and market positioning, Diana offers a diverse blend of skills combining strategic creativity with a deep appreciation for the Auckland and New Zealand business environment.

Ross Peat
Company director and a member of the Auckland Regional Economic Development Forum. Ross chairs ICT NZ, is President of the IT Association of New Zealand and is a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Otago Business School.

Helen Robinson
Former Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand Ltd, Helen is a member of TZ1's executive. TZ1 offers an integrated financial market platform for environmental commodities. She currently chairs the leadership group for the innovation workstream of the Metro Project. Helen is on the board of the New Zealand Institute and is patron of Business Mentors New Zealand and the Foundation for Business Excellence.

Rodney Walshe ONZM
Managing Director of Walshe Group, Chair of Tourism Auckland, former president of the New Zealand Tourist Industry Federation, and a former member of the New Zealand Trade Development Board. Rodney is Honorary Consul General for Ireland.

Stephen Selwood

Chief Executive New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID), Stephen is a respected industry leader and policy advisor on infrastructure matters. With extensive knowledge of the infrastructure sector in New Zealand and overseas, Stephen has a proven track record in relationship development and management at the top level.