Paul Zealand - Chair
Paul Zealand joined the Board on 1 July 2020 and is currently a Director of Genesis Energy and Refining NZ in New Zealand and Lochard Energy in Australia. Paul’s prior executive experience includes Country Chairman for Shell in New Zealand and Upstream CEO for Origin Energy. Paul currently serves as Chair of the Port Nelson Board.
Kim Wallace
Kim Wallace is a Christchurch-based professional director and consultant. She was appointed to the Port Nelson board in 2017. Additionally, Kim serves on the boards of Origin Capital Partners and AgResearch plus Chair of Christchurch City Council Assurance and Risk committee and member of Ministry of Primary Industries Risk and Assurance committee. Previously Kim held finance roles in the global dairy industry including positions in New Zealand, Australia, Germany and USA. Kim currently serves as Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee on the Port Nelson Board.
Tony Reynish
Tony is a former senior executive of the Port of Tauranga with 30 years’ experience in port developments, property, and commercial contracts. He currently holds a number of directorships in port related companies. Tony was appointed to the board in November 2014.
Jon Safey
Jon Safey is a Nelson based Professional Director and Consultant. Jon also currently serves as an advisor to Nippon Suisan Kaisha, a 50% shareholder in the Sealord Group. Jon has had an extensive career in the export of primary products from New Zealand, starting in the Dairy sector and to date in the fishing industry. Jon currently serves as Chair of the Remuneration and Appointments Committee as part of the Port Nelson Board.
Gerrard Wilson
With a background in commercial property, Gerrard is a Nelson-based property consultant and company director. Previously within the corporate sector, Gerrard now consults independently to public and private sectors clients. He holds a number of volunteer and professional trustee and directorships including with Nelson Building Society and the commercial arm of local iwi Ngāti Apa ki te Ra To.
Meg Matthews
Meg Matthews joined the board on 1 December. Meg brings a background across finance, marketing, and HR with significant experience within the tourism sector. Meg has an in-depth understanding of the Nelson Tasman regional economy through her role as chair at Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) and is also chair of Cawthron Institute.