Board of Directors

Denise is a board member of Predator Free Wellington Ltd, trustee of the South Youth Foundation, past president of the Rotary Club of Wellington, and a director and shareholder of Leadership Matters Limited.

Denise was Chief Executive of the Ministry for the Environment from 1996 to 2001. She has previously served on the Health IT Board, the Science Board, the Boards of Karori Sanctuary Trust, Ako Aotearoa, FRST, Landcare Research, and the Wellington Zoo Trust.

In 2002 Denise was appointed as a companion of the Queen’s Service Order.

Mark has also served as a director of a number of Boards including Virgin Australia New Zealand and the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand Incorporated (BARNZ). He is the owner and director of distribution company Quinn International Ltd and manufacturing and distribution company G&M Pty Ltd in Australia, and runs a consultancy called Frontseat which specialises in leadership and marketing.

Throughout his career Mark has operated in highly competitive international markets, managed complex operational and commercial business functions, and led strong international brands with a focus on innovation and quality products and customer service.

This extensive aviation experience includes, most recently, leading the Pacific Aviation Investment Program for the World Bank across five countries and reforming the Pacific Aviation Safety Office.  

Bringing operational and commercial acumen, Darin provides clear strategic direction, supported by strong processes.  He has held chief executive and senior executive roles across airport, air traffic, aviation security and airline organisations throughout New Zealand and Tonga and is a member of the Institute of Directors.  Darin has a focus on continual improvement, strengthening relationships, and the provision of safe and secure operations.

Nicola's current governance roles include directorships at Fidelity Life Assurance, South Port NZ, New Zealand Railways Corporation, and she is a Member of the New Zealand Markets Disciplinary Tribunal.

Nicola also has a significant background in the New Zealand commercial property market; successfully developing and owning commercial property across a variety of sectors.

In 2011 John co-founded the not for profit organisation Kiwi Landing Pad with Sam Morgan. Landing Pad has evolved into a community of more than 5000 entrepreneurs and innovators commercialising Kiwi technology and exporting it globally.
John has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Military History and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration. He has had a lifelong interest in aviation and is a flying member of the Wellington Aero Club and Canterbury Aero Club.

She is currently the Deputy Chair at Quotable Value and is a director at Mercer (N.Z.) Limited, and Marsello.

Paula has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Otago.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Auckland, is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.