Hockey Foundation Trustees

Mary Devine is an experienced and accomplished CEO renowned for her expertise in corporate strategy, change management and marketing. She is Managing Director of J. Ballantyne and Company Limited in Christchurch.  Formerly she was CEO of Ezibuy and Max Fashion. Mary is also a director of Meridian Energy Limited, McKenzie and Willis Limited, and is a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management. She is Southland-born and was educated at the Universities of Otago, Canterbury and Harvard. Mary now lives in Christchurch.
 

Since 1993, Geoffrey has been the founding and senior partner in several successful low-key private investment companies operating from offices in Auckland and Wellington. The companies are active investors in both public and private companies. Geoffrey’s interest and involvement in hockey stemmed from his four children playing the sport. From 1998 to 2004 Geoffrey was a Board Member of the NZ Hockey Federation, and was elected Chairman of the Federation. During his tenure he oversaw the finance and accounting committee and strategic planning for the organisation, and was actively involved in developing the governance function of the Board. Geoffrey currently holds a number of board positions and has been a member of the New Zealand Institute of Accountants since 1984.

Following a decade as principal of executive search firm Bell McCaw Bampfylde, Elaine is currently working as a consultant providing independent organisational development services for clients. She is a Trustee of the Victoria University Foundation and a Board Member of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School. Elaine has been a member of the Institute of Directors since 2004. Although only a School 1st XI player herself she has developed a passion for the modern game from many hours on the side line supporting her daughter.

Past board member of Hockey New Zealand. After a successful playing career representing Waikato, Otago, Canterbury and New Zealand, Jon Tanner enjoyed further success coaching at all levels. He was instrumental in formation of Midlands Hockey and is currently chair of its Board. Jon holds a number of directorships and is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors. Jon lives in Hamilton and is a shareholder and senior adviser with Craigs Investment Partners.

John Williamson is managing director of listed investment group Hellaby Holdings, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Fletcher Building and Bendon. John has extensive governance experience in public and private companies and private equity environments. John represented Auckland and North Harbour, lives in Auckland and now enjoys coaching young goalkeepers.