Our people

Staff

Executive Councillors

Fiona Carruthers (Chair), Beef and Lamb New Zealand
Dr Richard Gearry (Medical Director), Otago University, Canterbury District Health Board
Nichola Hart (Secretary), Nikki Hart Nutrition
Professor Elaine Rush (Scientific Director), AUT University
Logan Granger (Treasurer, Johnston Associates)
Vikki Lee Goode (PR Director, Goode PR)
Sue Pollard (Chief Executive Officer)

Elected Councillors

Fiona Carruthers (Chair), Beef and Lamb New Zealand
Laurence Eyres, Consultant, ECG Ltd
Stephanie Horrocks, Provender
Sarah Ley, Dietitian, Consulting Dietitians
Jennifer Yee-Collinson, Frucor Beverages
Anny Dentner, ADECRON Food Tech Consulting
Soana Muimuiheata, Dietitian Procare Health, Director LEAD Wellness Consulting Services.

Scientific Advisory Group

Professor Elaine Rush (Scientific Director), AUT University
Dr Richard Gearry, Otago University, Canterbury District Health Board
Professor Murray Skeaff, University of Otago
Professor Lynn Ferguson, University of Auckland
Professor Christine Thomson, University of Otago
Professor Ian Reid, University of Auckland
Dr Laurence Eyres, Consultant, ECG Ltd
Dr Carol Wham, Massey University
Dr Clare Wall, University of Auckland
Dr Jane Elmslie, Christchurch School of Medicine
Maurice Wilson, Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR)
Ien Hellemans
Caryn Zinn, AUT University

Committee for Healthy Ageing

Julian Jensen (Chair), Retired Dietitian, Christchurch
Dr Bevan Grant, University of Waikato
Julie Dick, Senior Nutritionist, Heinz Wattie’s Ltd
Alison Ogg, Teacher, retired
Graham Davison, Geriatrician, retired
Phillippa Batt, Never2old Active Ageing
Sarah Ley, Dietitian, Consulting Dietitians
Sue Pollard, CEO, New Zealand Nutrition Foundation