Board of Directors

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  Richard Westlake

  Board Chair

  Richard Westlake (Board Chair) brings more than three decades of leadership and governance experience across a variety of sectors to Scion. He was the establishment Chair for two state-owned enterprises,… Read more

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  Tony Allison

  Board Director

  Tony Allison has a career spanning various executive and governance roles. He is currently Managing Director and owner of Smiths City Finance. Previous roles include Chair of Otago Polytechnic where… Read more

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  Murray Sherwin

  Board Director

  Murray Sherwin CNZM is an economist with over four decades of experience in public policy and various leadership roles across national and international organisations. His professional history includes appointments with… Read more

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  Nicole Anderson

  Board Deputy Chair

  Nicole Anderson (Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, Te Aupōuri) (Director) is a chartered professional director (CMInstD), has a proven track record in governance across a range of sectors, bringing experience in strategic… Read more

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  Phil Taylor

  Board Director

  Phil Taylor (Director) brings more than four decades of experience in commercial forestry to his new director role at Scion. He has served on numerous boards and directorships, primarily focusing… Read more

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  Stana Pezic

  Board Director

  Stana Pezic (Director) has over 25 years’ experience in financial management and general management. She has experience as a CFO of companies in a range of industries including aged care,… Read more

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  Kiriwaitingi Rei-Russell

  Board Director

  Kiriwaitingi Rei-Russell (Te Arawa - Ngati Whakaue, Tūhourangi Ngati Wāhiao, and Ngati Awa - Te Pahipoto) (Director) was born and raised in Rotorua. She has a legal and governance background… Read more

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  Zara Morrison

  Future Director

  Zara Morrison (Future Director) is a chartered accountant and has has worked in both New Zealand and Germany, starting her career at Ernst & Young Wellington Tax as a member… Read more