Our Senior Leadership Team
Management office
Ph. 03 547 3199
customer service
Ph. 021 997 494
Rescue Fire
ph. 027 649 7759
BRENDAN COOK
chief executive
Brendan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of senior leadership experience in the aviation industry. Passionate about regional communities, he is committed to improving the values of stakeholder engagement and customer experience along with driving growth and development. Brendan holds tertiary qualifications in science and ornithology from the University of Newcastle and the University of New England, along with an executive finance qualification from Oxford University. His diverse background and strategic business leadership are key factors behind his track record of delivering impactful results.
Simon Barr
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Simon brings diverse practical airport management knowledge from commercial and aeronautical general management positions with Queenstown Airport. Simon's direct airport experience is supported by small-business ownership and consulting experience. Simon enjoys finding opportunities for tenant businesses to grow with the airport.
ADRIAN FERRIS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Adrian is an experienced Chartered Accountant with previous roles in public practice and local government. He leads the finance team who take good care of all things accounting as well as provide essential support and advice to the wider management team. Passionate about all things aviation, Adrian loves working at the busiest regional airport in the country.
Jesse Woods
head of Operations
Jesse brings experience in operations, safety and security management from the aviation and maritime industries. Jesse is driven by operational excellence, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement of systems and processes and compliance with best practice.
He holds a commercial helicopter pilots’ licence, certificate in aeronautical maintenance engineering and a graduate diploma in aviation management to support success in the dynamic and exciting airport environment.
Beth Catley
head of corporate services
Beth has an extensive background in journalism, communications and change management in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Beth is a Nelson local, growing up in the region and returning to live and work in 2010 after several years overseas. She oversees Nelson Airport’s Communications and Marketing, HR, IT, Health, Safety & Environment functions.
MARIUS COETZEE
head of ASSETs and projects
Marius has 15 years of experience in project, quality, and safety management in Civil Construction. He is committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and improving systems while ensuring compliance with best practices. Marius has successfully completed large-scale infrastructure projects and has deep expertise in regional roading maintenance, essential for community connectivity. He holds a Bachelor's in Tourism Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Project Management, and a Master’s in Business Leadership.