Former Chairman of NZME Board, retired 8 December 2017
Former Chairman of NZME Board, retired 8 December 2017
One of New Zealand's most respected business leaders, Sir John was appointed to the Board as Chairman of NPT Limited on 1 April 2011. His reputation was forged as the Chief Executive of the National Bank, and then ANZ National for two decades. Until recently Sir John was Chairman of PGG Wrightson and is currently Chairman of Steel & Tube Holdings and Deputy Chair of Turners and Growers. Sir John is also a Director of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and APN News and Media. As well as many business awards Sir John also received a 2010 Halberg Award for leadership excellence in sport and in 2005 was the inaugural winner of the Blake Medal.
Trustee
Canterbury Business Recovery Trust
Apr 2011 - Apr 2016
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