Greg

Oct 2023 – present

Head of ESG & Responsible Business, South Cross Healthcare

Accountable for developing and implementing an ESG (environment, social, and governance) vision and strategy, which included participation with the Māori governance committee. Implementing the plan has involved building capability across the organisation, performance reporting, and integrating ESG into processes and systems.

Jan – Oct 2023

Group Sustainability Manager, Gallagher

Accountable for developing and implementing strategies and programmes to improve Gallagher’s environmental and modern slavery performance. The role involved engagement with the Board on sustainability and regulatory risks, including compliance with modern slavery.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2023

Head of Sustainability, Auckland Transport

Accountable for developing and implementing strategies and programmes to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Additionally, provide strategic oversight and governance of Auckland Transport’s sustainable procurement, environmental (land and water), and social programmes.

Nov 2018 – Jan 2020

Principal Advisor (Vehicle Environment & Safety Strategy), The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Accountable for developing strategies and programmes to reduce carbon emissions from the New Zealand vehicle fleet and improve the safety of the fleet. Across these activities, was involved in regular engagement and collaboration with automotive, energy, and public stakeholders.

May 2017 – Oct 2018

General Manager of Environmental Initiatives, The Warehouse Group

Accountable for the strategic direction and execution of environmental activities across The Warehouse Group. Activities spanned carbon emissions reductions, energy efficiency, supply chain & sustainable sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and waste reduction. Across these areas, the role provided leadership both within the business and externally, often working and collaborating with multiple stakeholder groups, including customers, suppliers, NGOs, and the Government.

Feb 2013 – Apr 2017

Environment Support Manager, The Warehouse Group

This role was broadly similar to the General Manager of Environmental Initiatives role, though it was more closely involved in the project management of activities.

Before Feb 2013

Twelve years in the market research and analytics industry. I began at a start–up consultancy in China in 1999, before shifting to global research consultancy firms across the Asia Pacific region for several years, eventually joining The Warehouse Group.

May 2011 – Jan 2013

The Warehouse Group Limited – Customer Insights Manager

Apr 2008 – May 2011

The Nielsen Company (New Zealand) – Associate Director

Nov 2005 – Mar 2008

TNS (now Kantar) Singapore – Research Director

Jan 2004 – Oct 2005

Colmar Brunton Australia – State Manager Western Australia

Jan 2002 – Dec 2003

Synovate (now Ipsos) Thailand – Project Director

Oct 1999 – Dec 2001

China Link Research (China) – Syndicated Research Manager

2022

Institute of Directors (NZ): Governance and Finance Essentials

2018

Sustainability Practitioners Programme, Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership

1996 – 1997

University of Waikato (NZ): Master of Management Studies (Environmental Economics)

1993 – 1995

University of Waikato (NZ): Bachelor of Social Science (Economics, Geography)