Appointed to the board of the NZPGA alongside 8 others

Having left NZ Football, with a desire to continue work in the Sports industry, I took on the role of Tournament Director for the NZ PGA (Golf) Championship, played at the incredible Hills course in Queenstown. The 2012 event was a huge success, with some fantastic feedback with amateurs playing alongside the pros - a format that works exceedingly well, and creates a real point of difference. The 2013 and 14 events clearly stepped up a level from 2102, continuing to build to the… Show more Having left NZ Football, with a desire to continue work in the Sports industry, I took on the role of Tournament Director for the NZ PGA (Golf) Championship, played at the incredible Hills course in Queenstown. The 2012 event was a huge success, with some fantastic feedback with amateurs playing alongside the pros - a format that works exceedingly well, and creates a real point of difference. The 2013 and 14 events clearly stepped up a level from 2102, continuing to build to the point where prize money reached $1m in 2015.The event became the New Zealand Open in 2015 - NZ's premier and most prestigious golf tournament, and has 144 amateurs playing alongside 144 golf professionals; a significant hosting challenge!2015 and 2016 saw the event carried live on TV throughout NZ, Australia and SE Asia, with a real focus on Japan - not only for TV, but also significant corporate backing - we generate substantial commercial income from that market, and now have 20 top Japanese ('JGTO') Tour Pros playing in our event. From 2017 onwards the event is underwritten by the Ishii family, owners of Millbrook - a world-class resort, with a team who are a joy to work with.For 2018 and beyond we have entered into a co-sanction agreement with the Asian Tour also, signifying further growth into the rest of SE Asia. Importantly this gives us total global TV coverage, with 30 Asian Tour Pros and 20 JGTO pros joining the best of Australasia in the field.The 6 previous tournaments taught me a huge amount about running seriously big events, and has inspired me to keep getting better and putting on something that can be considered truly world-class. Having served the maximum term on the Board of NZ on Air, I also seek another Board position in a related field. I have recently been appointed to the Board of the NZ PGA.My goal remains to control my own destiny, and to work in the areas of life that interest me most, with people that I enjoy working with. Show less

I carry out governance duties for a wonderful charity, Play it Strange. Run by our 'national treasure' Mike Chunn, the organisation does some wonderful things to help school children appreciate the opportunity that music can give them. We have had some great success stories, particularly with troubled children who have found their niche.

Governance role for Government agency which controls funding for broadcasting in NZ; covers Music, TV and Radio; I have served the maximum term (6 years) and have learnt much about Governance and of course the TV and radio industries; I now actively seek another Board position in a relevant field.

Led the organisation through a period of massive change; NZ Football ('NZF') was essentially insolvent prior to 2008, and faced a significant re-build. This was achieved, generating our first financial surplus in 4 years during my first year (2008).Thereafter, with the All Whites qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, financial problems became a thing of the past.However, even without the riches of World Cup qualification, NZF was well on the road to financial sustainability, due to reduced… Show more Led the organisation through a period of massive change; NZ Football ('NZF') was essentially insolvent prior to 2008, and faced a significant re-build. This was achieved, generating our first financial surplus in 4 years during my first year (2008).Thereafter, with the All Whites qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, financial problems became a thing of the past.However, even without the riches of World Cup qualification, NZF was well on the road to financial sustainability, due to reduced costs and increased fiscal controls.In addition we were able to attract significant new financial partners, including a multi-million dollar 5 year relationship with ASB, as well as significant new partnerships with Volkswagen and Persil.We have also renewed our Nike deal, generating significant financial benefits to NZF over the next 8 years.I am also proud to have the led the successful bid for NZ to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup here in 2015; this will be a significant event for the entire country.Time for me to move on now! Show less

Overall running of magazine publishing company (The Foodtown Magazine, Mega Movie Magazine)Manage staff of 8 peopleRe-structured company, resulting in a return to profitability.Overhauled Accounting Department to improve overall Financial Reporting

Set up NZ office for Australian concert promoter.Toured 12 artists, with 11 of these being financially successful.Major acts included Pavarotti, Stevie Nicks, UB40, Inxs, Simple Minds, Deep Purple, Kris Kristofferson, Peter Frampton, Russell Watson, etc.Also toured UK artist Paul Potts - but did this with my own money! Fortunately this too was very profitable.

For 18 years I had the pleasure of running Sony Music Entertainment in NZ; without doubt the best working days of my life, when men were men and people actually paid for their music!!Certainly enjoyed the best of times, working with some incredible artists both locally and in NZ.My favourite signing - and still most loved artist - Bic Runga! Also had the extreme privilege of working with such amazing talent as Brooke Fraser, Stellar/Boh Runga, Strawpeople, Dave Dobbyn and many more. How… Show more For 18 years I had the pleasure of running Sony Music Entertainment in NZ; without doubt the best working days of my life, when men were men and people actually paid for their music!!Certainly enjoyed the best of times, working with some incredible artists both locally and in NZ.My favourite signing - and still most loved artist - Bic Runga! Also had the extreme privilege of working with such amazing talent as Brooke Fraser, Stellar/Boh Runga, Strawpeople, Dave Dobbyn and many more. How lucky to have worked with so many brilliant Kiwi artists. Show less

I was trained as an accountant, and after a brief stint as an auditor, folIowed by a year as sole charge accountant at an engineering company, I started out at Sony Music (then CBS Records) looking after the Finance Department at one of NZ's big record companies.My goal was always to get out of accountancy, as was lucky to be able to take over the running of a new Home Video department (CBS/Fox) which taught me the sales, managerial and marketing skills that served me well when I moved to… Show more I was trained as an accountant, and after a brief stint as an auditor, folIowed by a year as sole charge accountant at an engineering company, I started out at Sony Music (then CBS Records) looking after the Finance Department at one of NZ's big record companies.My goal was always to get out of accountancy, as was lucky to be able to take over the running of a new Home Video department (CBS/Fox) which taught me the sales, managerial and marketing skills that served me well when I moved to the MD position at Sony Music in 1986. Show less