Board of Directors

John Spencer - Chairman

I am a  Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and an independent professional director.

I initially chaired the Establishment Committee of AsureQuality in 2007.

I am the former CEO of NZ Dairy Group prior to the formation of Fonterra, and have vast experience in the primary sector.

John Ashby - Deputy Chair

I am an independent professional director.

I have extensive experience in international Food and Beverage including CEO or senior executive roles with Whitbread UK, Lion Nathan, Kraft General Foods, Cerebos, Bell Tea and Foodstuffs.

Sam Robinson

I am the former Chairman of Richmond Ltd, a farmer and experienced director.

I bring a particular knowledge of the food and beverage sector to the AsureQuality Board.

I served as a director on the AgriQuality board.

Joanna Perry

I am an independent professional director and Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.

I was a KPMG New Zealand partner for 17 years until March 2006 and a member of the Securities Commission for 11 years until April 2008.

I am recognised as one of New Zealand's leading authorities on accounting standards.

Garry Wilson

I am a director of a number of charitable, government and private organisations.

I was previously CEO of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) for eight years and prior to that Chief Executive at the Northern Regional Health Authority.

Sarah Haydon

A Chartered Accountant, I am the current CFO of OfficeMax New Zealand Limited.

I have had significant experience in financial and commercial roles, including ten years with British Petroleum Plc.

Dean Nikora

I have extensive experience in the farming and dairy sectors.

I have governance experience as a member of the  Fonterra Shareholders Council, a Director at Ballance Agri-Nutrients, and as a trustee for Maori-owned assets.
 

Jane Lancaster