Professional director, investor and governance commentator

Overview

Rob Campbell CNZM is one of New Zealand's best-known professional directors and one of its most outspoken governance commentators. With more than three decades chairing major NZX-listed companies and Crown boards, he brings sharp, independent thinking to questions of leadership, strategy and capital.

Who is Rob Campbell? Born in Featherston in 1951, Rob trained as an economist at Victoria University of Wellington before careers in trade unionism, investment and governance. He has chaired Guinness Peat Group, SkyCity Entertainment, Summerset, Tourism Holdings, WEL Networks, NZ Rural Land Company and Ara Ake, and chaired Te Whatu Ora and the Environmental Protection Authority before stepping down from both in 2023. He has served as Chancellor of Auckland University of Technology since 2019.

Career Highlights • Chancellor of Auckland University of Technology since 2019 • Chair of Ara Ake and NZ Rural Land Company • Former Chair of SkyCity, Summerset, Tourism Holdings and WEL Networks • Former Chair of Te Whatu Ora and the Environmental Protection Authority • Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, 2019 • Deloitte NZ Chair of the Year, 2017 and NZ Shareholders Association Beacon Award winner

Key Speaking Themes • Governance, leadership and the modern boardroom • The role of business in a fairer society • Capital allocation, investment and the New Zealand economy • Health, the public sector and accountability • Sustainability, climate and the energy transition

What Your Audience Will Gain Rob brings a long track record in the boardroom, deep policy literacy and a willingness to say what he thinks. Audiences leave better informed and challenged, with a stronger view of where governance, business and society are heading.

Ideal For • Board and governance forums • Industry conferences and AGMs • Leadership and strategy events • Public policy and economic briefings • Universities, think tanks and panels

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Rob Campbell speak about? Governance, leadership, business, capital markets, public policy, health and the role of business in society.

What companies has Rob Campbell chaired? He has chaired SkyCity, Summerset, Tourism Holdings, WEL Networks, Guinness Peat Group, NZ Rural Land Company and Ara Ake, among others.

What is Rob Campbell's current role? He is Chancellor of Auckland University of Technology and continues to hold chair and director roles across listed companies and investment funds.

Has Rob Campbell received honours? Yes. He was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2019 and was Deloitte NZ Chair of the Year in 2017.

Why is Rob Campbell known for governance commentary? He writes and speaks regularly on governance, business and public policy and is widely sought out by media for independent comment.

Is Rob Campbell available for panels and MC work? Yes. Rob is regularly booked as a keynote speaker, panellist and moderator for governance, business and public sector events.