Heart of the City Board 2008/2009

Board Nominations - 2008

Peter Cammell

Until 2006 I had owned a CBD business for 15 years.  For the past 7 I have been a Heart of the City board member, the past 3 as Chairperson. As Chairperson I have taken lead in the development of a 5 year strategic plan and improved governance practices that provide a foundation for even bolder leadership. I am excited about the potential of Heart of the City and look forward to further growing the effectiveness of our organization. I have just completed a post grad Dip. Business Administration.

Jason Copus

A qualified Chartered Accountant employed as Financial Controller for Smith & Caugheys.  I have eight years experience in the wholesale and retail sectors, three of which have been with Smith and Caugheys. The CBD is the premium retail and entertainment destination in Auckland. I am keen to continue to offer my expertise to ensure it remains so.

John Courtney

I have a passion for vibrant cities and have been a member of the Heart of the City board for two years.  Born in London, I did my Masters at London School of Economics, MBA at Duke and earned a CFA charter.  I worked for investment banks in London, HK, Tokyo and NY.  In 1998 I co-founded a niche investment bank Kontiki Capital, and in 2001 a boutique property group, Shortland management, focused on CBD Auckland.

Last year my wife, Michelle Deery and I joined hotelier, Arnauld Kindt and his wife Sue, to restore one of Auckland's icons and create a new boutique Hotel DeBrett.

Terry Gould

I have owned several CBD businesses over the past 20 years. In this time I have seen many changes, some for the better some for the worse. More recently Heart of the City have played an important role in raising the level of debate to that of championing a great city starting here in the CBD. I share these aspirations with Heart of the City and as a sitting board member for this past year I have looked to bring my experience with heritage property development and community transport issues to the table. Heart of the City is doing great work for Auckland and it would be a privilege to continue to be involved.

Hamish Keith

Hamish Keith has been a significant contributor to the New Zealand arts community for more than four decades. A graduate of the Canterbury School of Fine Arts he worked at the Auckland City Art Gallery in various roles until 1970 and since is well known as a freelance writer and broadcaster commenting widely on Auckland issues and urban design.  He is a past Chairman of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and the National Art Gallery, written and directed a number of NZ documentaries the most recently a six hour series on New Zealand art.

Gary Langsford

As co-owner and director of two established dealer galleries in Auckland, Gow Langsford Gallery and John Leech Gallery, I have long championed public art as a vehicle to generate a world class sense of character in Auckland city. With over 25 years experience in the fine arts industry I am dedicated to the advocacy and promotion of our city through visual art. If elected to the Heart of the City board in 2008, it is my aim to continue to bring this commitment and vision to Heart of the City.

Allan Matson

I am 46 years of age qualified with BCom, followed by eleven years merchant banking in Auckland and U.K. Returned to New Zealand and completed BArch and have since worked in my city practice specialising in heritage consultancy. Keen to highlight this focus as it is recognized within the Heart of the City constitution as one of the organisations 5 key areas of responsibility. I see heritage as being a key point of difference that reinforces our identity and gives us a competitive edge. I have been a member of the Heart of the City board for two years so far and hope to continue to be able to contribute.

Michele Kaye Stanton

As treasurer of Heart of Auckland City for the past three years, Michele Stanton brings to the Board financial services/ wealth management industry experience as a manager, solicitor, financial planner and consultant.  Michele Stanton is an active member of the Rotary Club of Auckland and currently chairs the Rotary Foundation District 9920 Ambassadorial Scholarships Committee, and is a member of the JR McKenzie Trust District 9920 Regional Grants Committee.

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