INDEPENDENT INTERIM CHAIR

Paul Steere was appointed as independent interim Chair on 29 July 2026. Paul will lead the implementation of the new governance structure.

DIRECTOR

Quinton joined the Board on 17 January 2023.  He brings significant tourism and commercial experience from 25 years in senior executive roles most recently as Chief Executive of Ngai Tahu Tourism. He is currently principal of the experience design and management consulting company EQMade as well as the Chair of Gymnastics New Zealand.  Quinton currently serves as chair of the Nelson Airport Board.

DIRECTOR

Gerrard Wilson joined the Board on 17 January 2023 and is a Nelson-based Director. With a corporate career in commercial real estate, Gerrard now holds a number of governance roles alongside independent consulting for a number of clients. He holds a number of trustee and directorships including with Nelson Building Society and the commercial arm of Te Tauihu iwi Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō. Gerrard currently serves as Director on the Port Nelson Board.

DIRECTOR

Darren is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with Findex in Nelson and Richmond. He is also a Chartered Director and member of The Institute of Directors of New Zealand. He carries out work on a number of Boards locally both in the business and not for profit sectors. He provides strategic, business, risk and governance advice to his clients alongside accounting and taxation. He undertakes business valuation work on an ongoing basis.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mark Loveard joined IHL in June 2024.  Mark previously held senior executive roles in the financial services, telecommunications, hi-tech, electricity, aviation and tertiary education sectors.