Board of directors

Garth Cowie

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 diversity.

Recently retired, Garth has moved into a variety of other consultancy work in transport and infrastructure, as well as other Governance roles. These include Chairing the Hawkes Bay Joint Governance Group on Safe Drinking Water and the Hastings District Council’s 3 Waters Improvement Committee.

Garth was recently made a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, recognising his contribution and service to the accounting profession over many years.