Hon Grant Robertson
Minister of Finance
19 July 2018
PĀNUI PĀPĀHO
MEDIA STATEMENT
Catherine Drayton, Simon Botherway and Henk Berkman have been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand
Superannuation, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today.
The Guardians Board is the Crown entity which manages the $38 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZSF).
“These new board members have extensive governance experience as well as deep understandings of economic and financial
matters,” Grant Robertson said.
“I congratulate them on their appointments and look forward to their stewardship of the NZSF.”
Simon Botherway’s appointment runs from 1 August 2018 to 30 September 2021. He is a professional director with a history
in investment, investment regulation and supervision. Other board roles have included his current position as Chair of
Serko, a director on Callaghan Innovation and previously being the Chair of the FMA Establishment Board and a member of
the Securities Commission.
Henk Berkman will serve from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2022. He has been Professor of Finance, Department of
Accounting and Finance at the University of Auckland since 2008. Mr Berkman has held previous professorial positions at
Massey University, University of Sydney and the University of Maastricht.
Catherine Drayton will serve from 1 November 2018 until 30 September 2022. She is a Christchurch-based director who
previously led the Assurance and Advisory Practice for PwC in Central Eastern Europe. Her public sector governance
experience includes her current role as Chair of Christchurch International Airport and as a member of the University of
Canterbury Council. Her experience as a Director of Ngai Tahu Holdings has provided her with iwi governance experience.
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