Alastair is TEC’s longest serving Commissioner, appointed in May 2017, and appointed as Chair of Whatitata Whakau – Risk and Assurance Committee in August 2017. He is also on the Programme Governance Board for the Reform of Vocational Education. He is an Emeritus Professor of the University of Auckland and holds a Doctorate in Management Science from Yale University and an MCom in Economics and a BSc in Mathematics and Physics from Auckland.  For a decade he was Dean of Business and Economics at the University of Auckland and subsequently Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Alastair also served over nine years on the Grants Committee of Callaghan Innovation and is a professional director with global experience in public, private and listed companies.

Alastair’s generosity with his time and expertise is demonstrated in his role as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital (a voluntary role which Alastair has supported for almost 40 years) along with founding the New Zealand Education and Scholarship Trust in 1991. He has also spent 14 years on the Board of Trustees for Auckland Grammar School and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Auckland.

CNZM is the fourth highest medal in New Zealand’s honours and is awarded for a prominent national or international role, a leading role in regional affairs or distinguished contribution to an area of activity. The Board and TEC thank Alastair for his ongoing contribution to TEC and New Zealand, and congratulate him on his award.