Governance

Greg Campbell  MBA (DIST) FNZIM
CHAIR

Greg joined the board in March 2021 and was appointed chair in January 2022. He is an experienced chief executive and board director with more than 25 years’ experience in leading large organisations. Greg has strong governance and commercial skills, a deep operational understanding of business and a strong interest in sustainability.

Claire Higgins  BCOM, FCPA, FAICD
DIRECTOR

Based in Victoria, Claire is a non-executive director with experience across a range of sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Claire joined the board in 2014, is chair of REI Superannuation and GMHBA and holds director positions in the medical device and philanthropic sectors.

George Savvides  AM, BE (HONS), MBA, FAICD
DIRECTOR

Based in Melbourne, George joined the board in 2013. He has extensive experience in Australia’s healthcare industry, including 14 years as managing director of Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer. George is chair of SBS (Broadcasting), a non-executive director of IAG (Insurance Australia Group) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Directors. In 2020, George was made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the community, charitable groups and business.

Geoffrey Cumming  BA (HONS), MSC (ECON), LLD
DIRECTOR

Geoff rejoined the board in June 2018, having previously served as a director from 1999 to 2000. Geoff is a Melbourne-based New Zealand citizen who is an economist, investor and philanthropist. He has more than 30 years’ experience as a chief executive and company director and has served on more than 25 boards. In 2019, Geoff was inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame.

Paula Jeffs  BA, GRAD DIP (IR), GAICD, CAHRI
DIRECTOR

Paula is a Melbourne-based human resources executive with experience across the healthcare, finance and government sectors and deep expertise in workforce planning, organisational capability and executive coaching. In the early stages of her working life, Paula spent several years as a carer in the aged and disability sector. Paula joined the board in 2019.

Warren Bell  MCOM, FCA
DIRECTOR

Warren joined the board in 2011. He is an experienced public and private company director and was previously an audit partner. Warren is currently chair of Hallenstein Glasson and has a long history in the New Zealand retail sector. He is also chair of Christchurch-based St George’s Hospital and is a director of several private companies.

Jo Appleyard  LLB (HONS)
DIRECTOR

Jo joined the board in 2009 and is also a partner at Chapman Tripp. She is a skilled advocate and litigator specialising in commercial, employment and resource management law. Jo was a member of the NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal between 2011 and 2020.

Anthony Leighs  NZCB
DIRECTOR

Anthony joined the board in 2018. He is also director of leading commercial construction firm Leighs Construction, which he founded in 1995 and built into one of New Zealand’s leading commercial construction contractors. He is a former chairman of the New Zealand Registered Master Builders Association and is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors New Zealand and Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Building.