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 Director

    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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    Brendon Green

    Board Director

    Brendon Green (Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāpuhi) (Director) is the founder of Kaitiaki Advisory Limited and holds board positions with Watercare, Tainui Kawhia Incorporation, Workforce Development Council Waihanga Ara Rau (Construction and… 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