Board of Directors

Blair joined the Napier Port board in 2019 and was appointed Chairman in December 2022. Blair is a Hawke’s Bay based company director and board advisor, with governance experience in NZX-listed companies, central and local government, and private entities. He is a former Port Chief Executive, with more than 25 years of local and international senior executive experience, including infrastructure, energy, property and transport.

He is currently a director of Unison Networks and Central Air Ambulance Rescue, and is Chair of the Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust. He also operates a board/commercial advisory business. He is a former director of NZX-listed Z Energy, and former Chair of Crown Entity Maritime New Zealand.

Blair is a member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and holds a BBS (Hons).

Diana joined the Napier Port Board in December 2017, and has a background in commercial, iwi and sports governance. Diana is a director of Ngāti Porou Holding Company, Tāmaki Redevelopment Company, Manawanui Support, New Zealand Olympic Committee, New Zealand Cricket, DNA Designed Communications, and Trade Window Holdings.

Diana is of Ngāti Porou descent and is passionate about improving the lives of New Zealanders, iwi and the local communities in which we live. She has previously served as a director of Auckland Council Investments,
World Masters Games 2017, and was formerly the Chief Financial Officer
of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Corporate.

Diana is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.

Vincent joined the Napier Port Board in February 2019. He has broad experience in the port sector, having served for 16 years as CEO of Flinders Ports Holdings, which owns seven South Australian ports, the Adelaide Container Terminal and Flinders Logistics.

Vincent is currently Chair of Riverland Water Holdings, Chair of SouthernLaunch.Space, and a director of GeelongPort and Green Industries SA. He has served as Chair of Ports Australia and the South Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and as a director of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. Vincent also worked for Toll Ports and Resources, managing the ports of Geelong and Hastings in Victoria. In 2020, Vincent was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia (AM) for ‘significant service to shipping infrastructure and freight transport’.

Stephen was appointed as a director of Napier Port in December 2016.
Stephen brings an extensive background in institutional banking and financial markets, having held senior roles at Westpac Institutional Bank, Credit Suisse (Singapore) and Citibank (Singapore, Thailand and Australia).

Stephen is a director of Cigna Life Insurance New Zealand and is the Chair of the Audit Committee, a director of the Todd Family Office, and an advisor to the ASB Bank Investment Committee. He was previously a director of the Guardians of New Zealand superannuation, a non-executive director on the BNZ Board, and Chair of both BNZ Life Insurance and BNZ Insurance Services, as well as the advisory board to the Victoria University Chair of Business in Asia. Stephen was previously a member of the NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal.

John joined the Napier Port Board in February 2019. John has a background in financial services, including NZX listings, acquisitions, mergers and financial reporting, with over 35 years’ professional experience as a Chartered Accountant. He was a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers for 23 years, including eight years as Managing Partner at the Auckland office.

John is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and is currently a director of Heartland Bank and Kathmandu Holdings. He previously served on the Board of Port Otago for nine years, and has been a director of Investore Property, Stride Property Group, Ballance Agri-Nutrients and APN News and Media.

Kylie was appointed as a director of Napier Port in August 2022 and has a corporate legal background across a range of industries. Kylie is currently a director on Auckland Transport and a member of the Waitematā Health New Zealand Capital Advisory Group. Her previous governance roles include Waitematā District Health Board, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand.

Dan was appointed as a director of Napier Port in August 2022. Dan is a chartered accountant, business advisor and professional director with broad experience across business sectors including agribusiness, health, infrastructure, property and investment. He is Chair of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company, and sits on the Boards of Unison Networks and Bostock New Zealand and is a Trustee of the Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust.

Dan is a Fellow of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.