Anne Tolley
Chair of the BoardAnne Tolley has had wide governance experience in both local and central government, over the last 30 years.
Since February 2021 Mrs. Tol...
Anne Tolley
Anne Tolley has had wide governance experience in both local and central government, over the last 30 years.
Since February 2021 Mrs. Tolley Chaired the commission appointed to replace the Tauranga City Council.With a focus on managing the growth of New Zealand’s fastest growing, fifth largest city and ensuring that citywide amenities contribute to the quality of life for residents, Anne has led the redevelopment of the ailing CBD, overseen re-energising the Council organisation to deliver an ambitious capital investment plan, and reconnect with its community in a more positive and empowering manner.
Anthony (Tony) de Farias
Tony was appointed to the Board of Horizon in 2009, and served as Chairman of the Board from August 2016 to August 2024.
A resident of Ohop...
Anthony (Tony) de Farias
Tony was appointed to the Board of Horizon in 2009, and served as Chairman of the Board from August 2016 to August 2024.
A resident of Ohope, Tony has been a professional Director since his retirement as Managing Director of Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Limited in 2006. He has held numerous governance roles of both domestic and international companies, including Zespri Group, Canterbury Grasslands Limited and Chiefs Rugby Club Limited. He has also served for many years on various Advisory Boards for the Whakatane District Council.
He is currently Chairman of Opotiki Packing and Coolstorage Limited (OPAC); The Fresh Fruit Company of Nelson Limited and Waiu Dairy Group. He is a Director of the following entities: The LeaderBrand Group, Ngati Awa Farms Limited, White Island Tours Limited, Matai Pacific Iwi Collective and a number of private companies.
Tony is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand.
Chris Ellis
Chris’ background spans the manufacturing, heavy construction and engineering sectors. He has held CEO roles with Brightwater Group and prior to ...
Chris Ellis
Chris’ background spans the manufacturing, heavy construction and engineering sectors. He has held CEO roles with Brightwater Group and prior to that at Fletcher Building Limited where he was Chief Executive of the Building Products Division.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Canterbury and a Masters degree (Engineering Science and Management) from Stanford University in California.
Chris is currently Chairman of Hiway Group Limited and also serves on the Board of Directors of WorkSafe New Zealand, Steel and Tube Ltd, and Steelpipe Ltd.
Linda Robertson
Linda Robertson is a professional non-executive director with...
Linda Robertson
Linda Robertson is a professional non-executive director with over 30 years’ governance experience. In the corporate environment she has worked predominately in the finance and energy sector and has held various senior management roles encompassing; treasury, credit management, audit, risk management, procurement and insurance.
Linda has been a fulltime company director since 2015 and is an experienced director, chair and committee chair. Her governance experience includes; listed entities, council controlled, government owned, co-operative and private companies having held board positions since 1999.
Jonathan Kay
Member of the BoardJonathan started his career as a process engineer working in some of New Zealand's biggest process plants and hungriest energy users. His invo...
Jonathan Kay
Jonathan started his career as a process engineer working in some of New Zealand's biggest process plants and hungriest energy users. His involvement in the New Zealand energy sector spans over thirty years and has included senior roles with Vector, Landis+Gyr, and Unison Networks.
Jonathan is currently Chair of Waipa Networks Limited, and a Director of Network Waitaki Limited, Whitestone Contracting Limited, and Counties Energy Limited.