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Board of Directors

The Board’s key role is to represent and promote the interests of the shareholders, by providing leadership in the development of Airways’ vision, strategy and activities.

 

QSO, CFInstD

Denise Church, Chair QSO, CFInstD

Denise was appointed as Chair of the Airways Board in January 2019, bringing with her a wide range of governance and management experience. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors and holds degrees in zoology, economics and resource management.

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MInstD

Darin Cusack, Deputy Chair MInstD

Darin was appointed to the Airways Board in April 2018. He is a Member of the Institute of Directors. Darin’s current governance roles include directorships of Hawke’s Bay Airport Ltd, Auckland One Rail Ltd, ACL Ltd, Absolute Solutions Group Ltd, and in the not-for-profit space with Youth Hostel Association (YHA) of New Zealand and the Canterbury Cricket Association.

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MBA, CMInstD

Gavin Fernandez MBA, CMInstD

Gavin (Ngāti Maru and Ngāti Porou) was appointed to the Airways Board in March 2022. He has wide experience in governance and senior management and is presently on the board of New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF).

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BA, PGDip BusAdmin

John Holt BA, PGDip BusAdmin

John was appointed to the Airways Board in January 2019. He is an experienced company director and entrepreneur with governance and executive experience across a wide range of company stages and industries.

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BSc (Hons), MSc, PGDip Clps, MInstD

Mark Hutchinson BSc (Hons), MSc, PGDip Clps, MInstD

Mark was appointed to the Airways Board in November 2019. He is Managing Director of his own leadership consultancy, Divergent & Co – where he works predominately supporting boards and chief executives to improve executive leadership performance and drive change by linking strategy to capability and culture.

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BCom, LLB, FCA, CMInstD

Lisa Jacobs BCom, LLB, FCA, CMInstD

Lisa was appointed to the Airways Board in November 2018. She brings a strong legal, financial and risk management focus to the role.

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BSc, MInstD

Terry Paddy BSc, MInstD

Terry was appointed to the Airways Board in November 2022. He has over 20 years of experience in military and civilian airline aviation and was a qualified flying instructor, check and training captain and Civil Aviation Authority-appointed flight examiner.

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LLB, BA (Hons), MA, MIstD

Danny Tuato’o LLB, BA (Hons), MA, MIstD

Danny (Ngāpuhi) was appointed to the Airways Board in July 2023. He was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2005. In addition to his legal expertise, Danny has significant leadership experience as a business owner in New Zealand, a director in the public and private sectors, and a senior manager in law and education.

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