Heather Roy

Heather Roy

Membership: Appoint Professional

Wellington

12 years governance experience

Open to paid and unpaid roles

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About Me

“Independent director and chair with governance experience across infrastructure, utilities, financial services, and member-based organisations. Career spans board and committee roles in regulated and stakeholder-driven environments, alongside earlier experience as a Government Minister and in the health sector. Brings a focus on strategic oversight, risk governance, and organisational performance, contributing at board level where alignment between management, stakeholders, and external expectations is critical. Current portfolio includes a mix of commercial, regulatory, and member-based organisations, with involvement in audit and risk, health and safety, and advisory functions. Experience includes chairing technical and sector-based bodies, supporting organisations through change, and contributing to governance in environments where policy, regulation, and stakeholder interests intersect. Brings a practical, considered and collaborative approach to board decision-making, with strength in navigating complex stakeholder environments, supporting leadership teams, and ensuring governance processes remain focused on clear priorities and long-term outcomes.”

Experience

Skills
  • Compliance & Risk
  • Governance
  • Strategy & Planning
  • Health & Safety
Industry/Sector Experience
  • Banking/Financial
  • Construction/Trades
  • Utilities
  • Govt/Public Sector
  • Professional Services/Commercial
Memberships

Diversity

I can be a voice for
  • Women
  • Younger members of the community
  • Individuals with a disability
  • Provincially based individuals

Governance Profile

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