Our People

Meet the scientists, researchers, and experts driving innovation at Scion New Zealand.

Board of Directors

Richard Westlake

Board Chair
Tony Allison

Board Director
Murray Sherwin

Board Director
Nicole Anderson

Board Director
Phil Taylor

Board Director
Brendon Green

Board Director
Stana Pezic

Board Director
Kiriwaitingi Rei-Russell

Board Director
Zara Morrison

Future Director

Executive Managers

Julian Elder

Chief Executive Officer
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Henri Baillères

General Manager Forests to Timber Products
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Shontelle Bishara

Te Toihau Māori – General Manager Māori Futures
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Roger Dungan

General Manager Strategic Partnerships & Communication
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Florian Graichen

Acting Chief Operating Officer
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Alec Foster

Acting General Manager - Forests to Biobased Products
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Marie-Joo Le Guen

General Manager Science Services
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Cameron Lucich

General Manager People, Culture & Safety
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Tara Strand

General Manager Forests and Landscapes
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Justine Wilmoth

General Manager Finance and Corporate Services
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Key Science Roles

Peter Clinton

Principal Researcher, Microbial Ecology - Soil Systems
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Christophe Collet

Acting Portfolio Leader Bioproducts and Packaging
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Andrew Cridge

Portfolio Leader, Trees for High Volume Wood Products
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Sierra De La Croix

Research Group Leader, Te Ao Māori
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Yvette Dickinson

Portfolio Leader, Designing forests - Mahi tahi whaihua
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Lloyd Donaldson

Scientist, Molecular Physiology
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Key Operational Roles

Amanda Davies

Innovation Manager
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Tamara Mutu

Hunga Whakahaere Matua
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Scion is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace

Read Kia Toipoto – Scion’s action plan for more information