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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Pilkington (Chair) David 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 is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors. He is also chair of Port
of Tauranga and Douglas Pharmaceuticals and a trustee of NZ Community Trust. David has previously been a director of Restaurant
Brands, Zespri, and Balance Agri-Nutrients as well as several of Rangatira’s investee companies. David has been a director of
Rangatira since 2006 and chair since September 2013. He sits on the Remuneration Committee.
Keith Gibson (Deputy Chair) Keith, as a member of the Board and the McKenzie family 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 was reappointed as a director of Rangatira in 2011, having previously served as a director
between 1982 and 2005. He sits on the Audit and Remuneration Committees and on the board of portfolio company Polynesian
Spa (chair).
David Gibson David Gibson has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury and
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,
Trustpower and NZME. David was first appointed to the Board in March 2019 and sits on the board of portfolio company.
Bio-Strategy.
Sophie Haslem Sophie has an executive background in strategy and corporate finance including extensive M&A experience with
a career spanning New Zealand Post, Citibank NA, ANZ Investment Bank, and Ernst & Young. Sophie is a Chartered Member of
the NZ Institute of Directors and has a BCom and Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from The University of Melbourne. She
is also chair of the Metservice, deputy chair of CentrePort and Kordia, and an independent director of Livestock Improvement
Corporation and Oyster Property. Sophie has been a director of Rangatira since 2013. She chairs the Audit Committee.
Sam Knowles Sam has spent the last decade in governance roles supporting young and ambitious growth companies. Examples
include Xero in accounting software, PartnersLife in insurance and Synlait in the dairy industry. During the prior decade, Sam was
the founding CEO of Kiwibank, leading it from idea to success. This role followed an extensive career in financial services with
senior executive roles in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has a BSc in Physics from Waikato University and an MSc (Hons) in
Resource Management from Canterbury University. Sam has been a director of Rangatira since 2011 and is on the Remuneration
Committee.