Vector AR’19 ― our management team
our management team
SIMON MACKENZIE Grad DipBS (Dist), DipFin, NZCE GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE ―
Simon Mackenzie is passionate about the power of technology to transform the energy industry and consumers’ lives. As Group Chief Executive, he has expanded and driven Vector’s portfolio of businesses to embrace innovative technologies and strategies to deliver efficient, sustainable energy solutions to consumers. Simon was appointed Vector’s Group Chief Executive in 2008. His tertiary qualifications include engineering, finance and business studies, and the Advanced Management Programme at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
KATE BEDDOE BA, LLB CHIEF RISK AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER ―
Kate Beddoe leads Vector’s risk, sustainability and Health, Safety and Environment teams to ensure these areas are aligned and support Vector’s strategy and culture. Her areas of responsibility include risk management and assurance, business continuity and crisis management, sustainability and HSE. Kate has over 25 years’ experience in leading change in areas such as strategic and operational risk management, sustainability, business continuity, OHSE, insurance, human resources and commercial law. Prior to joining Vector, Kate was with Amcor Limited where she held the global position of Vice- President, Risk and Sustainability and has held management roles with Toyota and Bonlac Foods Ltd (Fonterra). Kate is also a director and Vice-President of RIMS (the Risk Management Society) New Zealand & Pacific Islands and is a faculty contributor to the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership – Business and Sustainability Executive Leadership Program (Melbourne).
ANDRE BOTHA BEng, MEng, PG DipBus CHIEF NETWORKS OFFICER ―
Andre Botha is Vector’s Chief Networks Officer, accountable for Vector’s electricity and gas businesses. He brings 29 years’ experience in the energy sector with a proven track record at executive level, locally and internationally. Andre holds a B.Eng (Electrical) and a M.Eng (Electrical and Electronic) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and a PGDipBus (Finance) from the University of Auckland.
COLIN DALY PG Dip (Operations) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – VECTOR POWERSMART ―
Initially joining Vector to lead our E-Co Products Group, Colin Daly now leads newly formed Vector PowerSmart which encompasses HRV and PowerSmart Solar operations and, at group level, our strategic marketing, business development, product innovation and technology functions. Colin brings extensive experience in business and organisational strategy, innovation, customer service and market growth, and has led businesses in B2C, B2B and hybrid channels to market across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. He has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, cultural transformation and the delivery of innovative business strategies leading to significant revenue growth. He is also a member of New Zealand’s Institute of Directors and a director of Hauraki Marine (Burnsco).
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