Gordon MacLeod
CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Gordon joined Ryman in 2007. He had previously been a corporate finance partner with PwC and finance director of a London listed hi-tech engineering company. Gordon has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a chartered accountant. He is a board member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association and the Retirement Villages Association.

His association with Ryman dates back to 1994 when his Nana moved in to Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village in Christchurch. His family’s experience over the next seven years inspired him to join the company.

Debbie McClure
CHIEF SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER

Debbie joined Ryman as an administrator in 1990 before moving into sales. In 2013, she moved to Melbourne to lead Ryman’s sales expansion in Victoria. Debbie is a member of the Property Council of Australia’s Retirement Living Committee in Victoria.

Tom Brownrigg
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION OFFICER

Tom joined Ryman in 2006 and has overseen the construction of more than 20 Ryman villages. He has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, in roles ranging from carpentry to project management.

Nicole Forster
CHIEF PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Nicole joined Ryman in 2011 as a senior human resources advisor. Before joining Ryman, Nicole worked in a variety of human resource and healthcare-related roles. Nicole was promoted to Group Shared Services Manager before taking up her current role in 2018.

David Bennett
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dave joined Ryman in 2013 and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2017. Dave has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a chartered accountant. Before joining Ryman, he worked as an accountant and auditor.