Andrea Jopling

Originally from the UK and educated at the University of London, Andrea has worked in the NZ health sector since 2002 as a project manager, strategic planner, evaluator and funder in the health and social services sectors. Along with governance positions, Andrea is currently an independent consultant. Andrea has a keen interest in palliative care […]

Garth Cowie

Garth Cowie brings a wealth of business experience and acumen to the table, after overseeing 18 years of growth and significant development at Napier Port. He has a great understanding about the changing nature of work, its impact on communities, the growing influence of technology, improved environmental outcomes and awareness, and the impact of growing […]

Helen Walker QSM

Helen Walker QSM has a BSc (Massey) majoring in physiology and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand. Rurally based, Helen runs a successful farming operation in Central Hawke’s Bay with her husband Ian. Helen brings significant governance experience to Cranford Hospice. She is currently involved with the NZ Singing School […]

Richard Brown

After having enjoyed an extensive global banking career in a variety of senior positions with HSBC, Richard moved to Hawke’s Bay from Malta in early 2014, along with his wife Jennifer and twin daughters. Jennifer’s family are long-time residents of Hawke’s Bay, while his daughters Tamzin and Lucy currently attend Iona College in Havelock North, […]

Derek Goodisson

Derek Goodisson is a Maxillofacial Surgeon with a sub specialty interest in head and neck cancer. He served on an international not for profit trauma board for many years and is an advisor to his surgical college on continuing education and was the NZ representative on his specialty Council. He has a strong interest in […]

Alan Wright

Having moved from the UK in 1993, Alan initially worked in Wairoa for 5 years and then for the last 21 years in Hastings. A staunch advocate for the specialty of General Practice, Alan has a deep commitment to holistic care especially around the end of life as this is where some of the strongest […]