Sir John Hansen Chairman

Sir John Hansen graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 1968 from the University of Otago and, in 1995, was appointed as a High Court Judge, continuing to serve in this position until his retirement in April 2008.

Prior to his appointment as a High Court Judge, he acted as a Master of the High Court and held a number of judicial roles in Hong Kong, including a Magistrate, Coroner, Family Court Judge, District Court Judge, and Master of the Supreme Court. He continues as a judge of the Courts of Appeal in the Solomon Islands and Western Samoa.

In 2008, Sir John was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. In 2009 he was reinvested as a KNZM. An avid cricket enthusiast, Sir John is president of the Willows Cricket Club in Christchurch and sits on the NZC board.

His other appointments include Chairman of both the Canterbury Clinical and Medical Network and the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal Commission and Convenor of the CERA Independent Panel. He is involved in disciplinary matters for the IRB, the NZRFU and the racing industry.

Mr Peter Stubbs Deputy Chairman

A partner in Simpson Grierson, heading the firms Sales and Marketing Law group, Peter Stubbs has spent over 20 years advising on the legal aspects of events and venues.

Peter is one of New Zealand's leading sales and marketing law experts, including all areas of events, venues, sponsorship, advertising, and sales promotions. Peter combines that experience with Board roles in events, venues, and tourism organisations. He was a founding member of the New Zealand Events and Sponsorship Association and acts for event organisers such as Netball New Zealand, the ANZ netball Championship organisation and New Zealand Rugby League.

Mr Peter Brown

Peter Brown is General Manager - Commercial for Port Otago Limited and has many years' experience in international marketing and business development. Peter is Chairman of the Fortune Theatre, and a Trustee for the Dunedin Indoor Stadium Venues Trust. Previously, he has held the positions of General Manager of Strategy & Development at Dunedin City Council, and Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Otago.

Miss Jen Rolfe

Jen Rolfe is an experienced senior executive having worked with many of New Zealand's top companies and brands. Jen was the general manager of Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand, and previously acted on the board of the New Zealand Marketing Association. She is currently the Director of Rolfe Limited, as well as a Director of Daffodil Enterprises Ltd and New Zealand Rugby League.

Mr Peter Hutchison

Peter Hutchison has many years experience in business and is a fellow of the NZ Institute of Management.

As well as his role as Managing Director of Fund Managers Otago Ltd, Peter is a fully accredited director and member of the Institute of Directors. Along with his position on the Dunedin Venues Board, Peter has a number of other directorships. Peter is committed to community service and his chosen charity is the Cancer Society of New Zealand where he holds the position of National board member; Chairman of Daffodil Enterprises Ltd [the society's commercial trading arm]; member of the National Finance Advisory Committee and Chairman of the Otago/Southland Division of Cancer Society of New Zealand.