Chris is a strategic leader who thrives on complexity¡ªwhether it¡¯s shaping billion-dollar infrastructure programs or guiding teams through change. With a background in civil engineering and governance, he brings a systems-thinking approach to leadership, communication, and client engagement.
Believing in the power of honest conversations to unlock progress, Chris is passionate about building cultures where people succeed. As client development lead, he¡¯s helping deliver a $9 billion water and wastewater program for Auckland, co-creating a strategy and planning partnership that connects Watercare to global best practice.
A former operations lead for the New Zealand Water and Community Development businesses and Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand Board Member, Chris is a Future Leader Award recipient who continues to drive innovation across the sector.
After work, Chris has a green thumb for veggie gardening and loves snowboarding and surfing.
