Board of Directors

Mr Marcenac has more than 30 years’ experience in the logistics, agri-food processing and trading sectors, through a number of executive positions held in different regions around the world.  In 2002, the Marcenac family settled in New Zealand and made it their new homeland.  For close to 17 years, Mr Marcenac has been the Managing Director and Shareholder of Sofrana Unilines, a leading shipping company operating in the South Pacific.  For many years, the Marcenac family has owned a farm in Northland and have deepened their anchorage in this region.  Mr Marcenac is also a Shareholder and Director of Export Plus Ltd (export of food products) and a Shareholder and Director of Sofi Holdings Ltd (commercial real estate).

Mr Marcenac joined the Board in October 2019 and is considered to be an Independent Director.

Mr Gibson is Managing Director and CEO of VINZ.  Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ports of Auckland Ltd, February 2011 to June 2021.  He has more than 30 years’ experience in shipping and logistics, and worked in various senior roles in Africa, Asia and Europe, including European Director of Customer Operations.  Upon returning to NZ, he was appointed Managing Director P&O Nedlloyd, New Zealand and Pacific Islands in 2002.  Following a take-over by Maersk, Mr Gibson served as Managing Director of Maersk New Zealand for three years.   He was a Director for 14 years of ERoad Ltd and is Chairman of JEVIC Japan and Director of JEVIC NZ.

Mr Gibson joined the Board of Marsden Maritime Holdings Ltd in April 2018 and is considered to be an Independent Director.

Mr Pitman has held senior positions within the public service at a regional and national levels.   His tenure has seen him lead operations to embed government strategic priorities, and provide policy and strategic advice to Cabinet Ministers, Judiciary, and public service leadership.  He has chaired and served on several boards and committees inside and outside of government.  He applies a tikanga Maori approach in building and maintaining board unity, stakeholder connection, and strategic relationships.  He has a focus on developing long-term strategic objectives and delivers for stakeholders through authentic partnerships.

Mr Pitman joined the Board in November 2023 and is considered to be an Independent Director.

Mr Sproat was a corporate lawyer,  with extensive experience across banking, corporate finance and capital markets.  He spent more than 30 years at a major New Zealand law firm, before travelling and working overseas.  More recently, he was a director of NZ Post and Kiwibank,  a member of the Expert Advisory Panel for the Reserve Bank Review and a member of the advisory panel for the Provincial Growth Fund.  He is currently a member of the investment committees for Topu Angitu LP and Opepe Farm Trust, and is on the advisory board of a Wellington based “family office”.

Mr Sproat’s governance experience also includes being the chair of the Rangitane Settlement Negotiations Trust during the negotiation of its treaty settlement with the Crown and Ngati Kahungunu.  He is currently a member of the board of the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union and President of the New Zealand Universities Rugby Council.

Mr Sproat joined the Board in November 2023 and is considered to be an Independent Director.

Ms Pears has over 20 years experience in senior executive and director roles in public and private capital markets.  She is currently the Independent Chair of Franklin Veterinary Services and of Y North Inc, and an Independent Non- executive Director of McKay Ltd and NZX listed Marlborough Wine Estates Group Ltd.  Previously she held CEO roles within the wine and horticulture sectors and Chief Financial Officer roles within an NZX listed wine company, a large privately owned property group, and in the technology sector.  Ms Pears is a Member of the Institute of Directors and of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.

Ms MacLeod has more than 25 years’ strategic leadership experience, working across the UK, Europe and New Zealand.  Her professional background includes Corporate Finance, Strategy Consulting and Infrastructure Strategic Planning.  Ms MacLeod has a substantial background as a senior leader in infrastructure strategy, transactions and commercial diligence, and value-enhanced activities especially in the transport infrastructure domain.  She thrives on making a difference in this high-impact sector that influences key outcomes for national and regional economies.  Ms MacLeod holds Masters Degrees in Business Studies and in Science and is a member of the Institute of Directors.