Quinton hall - CHAIR

Quinton joined the Board in February 2021 and was appointed Chair in November 2022.  He brings significant tourism and commercial experience from 25 years in senior executive roles most recently as Chief Executive of Ngai Tahu Tourism. He is currently principal of the experience design and management consulting company EQMade as well as the Chair of Gymnastics New Zealand.

DARREN MARK - ChAir audit and risk

Darren’s career has spanned roles with PWC, West Yates, WHK , Crowe Horwath and Findex. He is the former Managing Principal of Findex Nelson and a current client-facing Business Advisory Services Senior Partner. He is a member of the Findex (Nelson) Principals Governing board, a trustee of the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust and sits on the Waimea College Board of trustees. He also sits on and chairs a number of client company boards as part of his day to day role. Darren was admitted as a Chartered Director to the Institute of Directors in 2019.

Matthew clarke

Matt joined the NAL Board in 2013.  A career airport professional, he has held executive roles at six airports in New Zealand and abroad.  Matt is the Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Airport.  He is a Director of Wellington NZ and Whare Manaakitanga Ltd, the operator of Wellington’s Rydges Airport hotel.

EMMA IHAIA

Emma is an economist with 25 years' experience in economic regulation, competition and commercial analysis. She has held several governance roles, including as a director of Electricity Invercargill Ltd, trustee of the Fifeshire Foundation Charitable Trust, and several education board trustee and chair roles.

Matthew mcdonald

Matt has been on the board of Nelson Airport since 2017.  He has over 20-years’ experience working in infrastructure businesses across New Zealand, Australia and the UK and holds bachelor and master’s degrees in civil engineering. Matt is the General Manager – Operations at Port Nelson and is also a Trustee of the Nelson Diocesan Trust Board.