Ray Watson

Deputy Chair whose term expired April 2011.

ray is the principal of ray watson associates limited and was appointed deputy chair of meridian in april 2006. ray was previously chief executive of ngāi tahu development corporation, and prior to that he held the position of chief executive of lakeland health limited. ray also has an extensive professional, clinical and management background in the health sector and is currently commissioner of the mental health commission. ray was previously a ministerial appointment to the new Zealand maori arts and crafts institute, the national advisory committee on health and disability services, the mental health commission advisory board and the Otago district health board. he joined meridian's board in June 2005.