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Board of Directors
DAVID PILKINGTON (Chair)
David has been a Director of Rangatira since 2006 and Chair of the Board since September
2013. He has a BSc and a BEng (Chemical) from the University of Canterbury, and a
Postgraduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology from Massey University. He also
attended the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Programme. David is a
Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors and Chairs Douglas Pharmaceuticals. He
is a trustee of NZ Community Trust and Chairs the Fonterra Milk Price Panel. Previous
Directorships included the Port of Tauranga, Restaurant Brands, Zespri, and Balance AgriNutrients. David sits on the Remuneration Committee.
KEITH GIBSON (Deputy Chair)
Keith was reappointed as a Director of Rangatira in 2011, having previously served as a
Director between 1982 and 2005. As a member of the Board and the McKenzie family, Keith
is able to add insight into the relationship with the majority shareholder, the J R McKenzie
Trust, and other beneficiaries of JR’s and Roy’s philanthropy. Keith has a Diploma in Land
Surveying from the University of Otago and subsequently gained registration as a land
surveyor. He has an interest in harness racing as a director and owner of Roydon Lodge Stud
which has bred leading horses such as Sundon, who was New Zealand Stallion of the year on
four occasions. Keith sits on the Audit and Remuneration Committees.
DAVID GIBSON
David was first appointed to the Rangatira Board in March 2019 and sits on the Board of
portfolio company Bio-Strategy. David has over 20 years investment banking experience,
mainly in corporate finance, including leading the investment banking team at Deutsche
Bank and Deutsche Craigs in New Zealand. With experience across multiple sectors, he has
advised on many of this country’s largest capital market transactions across a broad range
of sectors. David is also on the boards of NZX listed Goodman, Freightways and NZME.
David has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of
Canterbury.