Leadership
Our strategic objectives underpin our vision, to be at the heart of connecting New Zealand's supply chain and transport system.
Above all else, the safety and wellbeing of our employees, partners and people who visit CentrePort is our top priority.
CentrePort’s strategic objectives are designed to regenerate the port, ensure resilience is built into the business, and facilitate growth to ensure CentrePort reaches its full potential as a regionally strategic asset for the communities of central New Zealand.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Build a long term sustainable and resilient business
- Grow freight capacity
- Optimise land use and enable urban integration
- Strengthen relationships.
Our regeneration, to meet our strategic objectives and drive our investment, is underpinned by six key pillars, Our People, Our Customers, Our Community, Our Environment, Our Infrastructure and Our Finances.
Board of directors
Our six-member board of directors is elected by our two shareholders – Greater Wellington Regional Council and Horizons Regional Council.
Lachie Johnstone
Chair
Lachie Johnstone is the Chairman of the CentrePort Ltd and CentrePort Properties Ltd.
He is also on the Board of Governors for Kings College in Auckland a director of the C.Alma Baker Trust (NZ) Ltd and a number of privately owned companies.
Lachie is a graduate of the University of Auckland and his commercial and governance experience has been in the agriculture, logistics and education sectors.
Sophie Haslem
Deputy chair
Sophie Haslem has a background in corporate finance and strategy consulting, with a 20-year executive career in both Australia and New Zealand. Sophie has held roles at Citibank NA, ANZ Investment Bank, Cap Gemini, Ernst & Young, and New Zealand Post, and has more than a decade of governance experience through multiple Audit & Risk Chair roles. Through her experience, Sophie has gained a depth of knowledge in strategic planning, innovation, investment analysis, mergers & acquisitions, funding structures, and performance/value drivers.
Sophie is the Chair of Kordia, and is an Independent Director of Rangatira Investments, Payments NZ, nib NZ Ltd., nib NZ Insurance Ltd., and the Livestock Improvement Corporation.
Warwick Tauwhare-George
Director
Warwick Tauwhare-George is a Director at Riverlock Holdings Group.
Warwick's previous board appointments include Ngāi Tahu Farming, Ngāi Tahu Seafood, Port Nicholson Fisheries Ltd, Hamilton Riverview Hotels, Muka Tangata WDC. Warwick was Deputy Director General Māori at MPI, a member of Fonterra’s Co-operative Relations Committee and was also CEO of Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation.
Warwick is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and has extensive Executive Management experience in the Food & Fibre, Property, Infrastructure and Built environment, Asset Management, Education and Hospitality sectors. He is a qualified quantity surveyor, has a BCA (Accounting & Commercial Law) from VUW, and an MBA in Finance & Marketing from the University of Wollongong.
Jackie Lloyd
Director
Jackie Lloyd is an independent director. She is currently Chair of Naylor Love Enterprises, a Director of AgResearch, a board member of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, a trustee of the Lion Foundation and President of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand (Inc).
Jackie’s previous board appointments include New Zealand Post, Kiwi Group Holdings, New Zealand Cricket and Chair of Experience Wellington.
Prior to focusing on governance, Jackie was Global Human Resources Director for the New Zealand Dairy Board and NZMP Fonterra, and New Zealand country manager for Hewitt Associates and The Gallup Organization. She has a BA (Psychology) and a BCom (Marketing and Manpower) from Otago University and is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
Jason McDonald
Director
Jason McDonald holds a BE Elec (Hons) and an MBA (Technology Management). He is an independent energy consultant and professional director.
Jason is currently a director of Orion and its subsidiary Connetics, a director of the First Gas group of companies (including Firstlight Network, formerly Eastland Network) and is a director of Helios Energy Previously, Jason was a director of Mevo, Top Energy and Red Bus. Jason has 30 years experience in the energy sector including a number of executive roles at Meridian. He is a Chartered Member of the NZ Institute of Directors.
Andrew Barlass
Director
Andrew Barlass is a professional director with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance and infrastructure funds management. He is currently Chair of EA Networks, a Director of Christchurch International Airport and Ashburton Contracting, and a member elect of the Fonterra Milk Price Panel.
Andrew's previous governance experience in Australia and the UK spanned across a range of infrastructure industries, including ports, airports, and regulated utilities. Before returning to New Zealand, Andrew was Head of Asset Management at Deutsche Bank’s Australian Direct Infrastructure business.
Our Executive Leadership Team
Anthony Delaney
Chief Executive
Anthony Delaney was appointed CentrePort CEO in May 2022, having previously held the roles of General Manager Regeneration, and General Manager Infrastructure and Environment since joining CentrePort in 2016.
Anthony has acted as a Project Director on major infrastructure projects in both Australia and New Zealand.
Anthony is experienced in the planning and delivery of projects, and the asset management of large scale infrastructure businesses.
He has a civil engineering degree, and a Bachelor of Commerce, from the University of Wollongong.
Andrew Locke
GM Commercial and CentreConnect
Andrew Locke is an experienced General Manager, with a 30-year career in the logistics, marine, supply chain, and port industries.
As the General Manager of Commercial and CentreConnect, Andrew is responsible for port wide commercial activities and business development for breakbulk and container customers, shipping lines, exporters, and importers. His role includes managing all CentreConnect hub activities.
Andrew is currently a Director of Direct Connect Container Services and a Director of Marlborough Inland Hub. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University majoring in Human Resource Management, and Management. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT).
Stefan Reynolds
GM Port Operations
Stefan Reynolds is CentrePort’s General Manager Port Operations. Stefan oversees the strategic management of all CentrePort’s operations, as well as the day-to-day functions of our Container Services, Break Bulk, Cruise, Ferries and Bulk, Security, and Engineering and Maintenance teams.
Stefan has two decades of experience in operations, project management and the transport logistics industry. Prior to his arrival at CentrePort in October 2019, Stefan was GM Operations at DP World Fremantle Terminal, in Perth. Stefan has also held operational leadership roles with the Port of Auckland and Tapper Transport.
Andrew Steele
GM Strategy & Stakeholder Relations
Andrew Steele took on the role of General Manager Strategy and Stakeholder Relations in 2023. Andrew joined CentrePort in 2016 as Commercial Manager, and became the General Manager Ferries and Bulk in 2017, where he was responsible for the growth, development and delivery of services for our ferry and fuel customers.
As GM for Strategy & Stakeholder Relations, Andrew has a dedicated focus on the development of external strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships, including partners that support CentrePort’s Energy Journey.
Andrew’s career to date spans a number of industries in New Zealand and overseas, including the banking sector, professional sports administration, and major international sporting events, including the planning and delivery of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
Paul Terry
GM Infrastructure
As General Manager Infrastructure, Paul Terry oversees CentrePort’s infrastructure maintenance programme that supports the commercial and operational activities of the Port.
Paul is responsible for the planning and delivery of maintenance, renewals, infrastructure-related projects, and overseeing CentrePort’s asset management plan.
Paul has been with CentrePort for six years in the Infrastructure team. He has a background in mechanical engineering and project management across the energy and commercial construction sectors.
Megan Elmiger
GM People, Safety and Marine
Megan Elmiger is CentrePort’s General Manager People, Safety and Marine. Megan joined CentrePort in November 2021 as GM People, Safety and Culture, and in 2023 the role was expanded to include Marine and Environment.
Megan is passionate about ensuring CentrePort attracts and retains people who are aligned with CentrePort’s values – bSafe, Aim Higher, Make it Happen, and One Team. Injury prevention, effective health and safety systems, communication, and leadership are key areas of focus that Megan applies across her team.
Megan has 26 years of service with the NZ Army, and has significant experience in strategy, leadership, HR Management, and logistics operations, both domestically and internationally.
Megan holds a Masters Degree in International Security from Massey University.
Jason Sadler
Chief Financial Officer
Jason Sadler was appointed Chief Financial Officer of CentrePort in October 2019. Jason has been with CentrePort since 2013, and in addition to providing financial leadership over the years, played a role in the insurance claim process following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.
Jason is a Charted Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce & Administration from Victoria University of Wellington, specialised in Accounting & Commercial Law.
Prior to joining CentrePort, Jason held several roles within Telecom and Gen-i, as well as a finance role at the BBC in London.