Te Poari Ngāi Tahu Holdings Board

Originally from England, Jon has worked in a variety of commercial leadership roles in developed and developing countries including the UK, the Sudan, Zambia, Australia and Aotearoa.

Jon currently chairs Kiwibank and Kaingaroa Timberlands. Previously he worked in directorships of ASB Bank, Sovereign Assurance, Chorus, Mercury Energy, Air NZ, SkyCity.

Jon has 32 years of voluntary NGO experience including chairing VisionFund International, the global microfinance/economic development social enterprise of World Vision, and the Wellington City Mission.

 Jon is also an ordained priest of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia and an adviser to the Wellington Diocese Board of Trustees.

Fiona comes to the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tahu Holdings boards with many years of governance experience, serving on boards in the education, justice and health sector.

She has worked in the health sector for over 30 years, with many years at the frontline of health services before moving into management roles across Aotearoa, including District Health Boards and in the Primary Care and Māori Health Sector.

Fiona was previously the Chair of the Whai Rawa Fund Limited.

She affiliates to Ngāi Tahu iwi with whakapapa links across the Ngāi Tahu rohe. Fiona lives in Ōtautahi, but Arowhenua is her turangawaewae.

Describing herself as an idealist, she always looks towards the long-term strategic outcomes while keeping focused on the work that must be achieved on the journey. She has a knack for getting to the nub of the issue and focusing on solutions.

Fiona dreams of seeing all whānau across Aotearoa achieving their full potential in the way that best fits their personal and cultural aspirations.