Our Company
The Board
Stuart McLauchlan
Chairman and Independent Director
BCom, FCA(PP), A.F.Inst.D
Dunedin, Appointed Director 2007
Stuart McLauchlan is a Senior Partner of GS McLauchlan & Co Business Advisors and Accountants, a prominent businessman and company director. Stuart McLauchlan is a Director of Scenic Circle Hotels Ltd, Dunedin International Airport Ltd, Dunedin Casinos Ltd, Aurora Energy Ltd, AD Instruments Pty Ltd, City Forests Ltd, Delta Utility Services Ltd and several other companies. He is also Chairman of the NZ Sports Hall of Fame, Chairman of Pharmac Ltd, Chairman of UDC Finance Ltd, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Otago and a member of the National Executive of the Institute of Directors.
Chris C Hopkins
Managing Director
BCom, CA
Dunedin, Appointed Director 2001
Chris Hopkins joined the Donaghys Group, which included Scott Technology Ltd, in 1994 as Corporate Services Manager. In 1996, he assumed responsibility for finance and administration for the company and oversaw the transition to a publicly listed company in 1997. He was appointed a Director of Scott Technology Ltd in August 2001 and Managing Director in 2006.
Graham W Batts
Independent Director
CEng., FIPENZ, Hon., NZCE
Dunedin, Appointed Director 1969
Graham Batts joined the company in 1956 and was Managing Director from 1969 to 1999. He spent a further 18 months in an executive role based in London assessing the European market. Since retirement from his executive role in October 2000, Mr Batts has remained a Consultant to the Company.
Mark B Waller
Independent Director
BCom, ACA, FNZIM
Christchurch, Appointed Director 2004
Mark Waller is Chief Executive and Managing Director of EBOS Group Ltd; and a Director of EBOS Group Pty Ltd, EBOS Health & Science Pty Ltd, and PRNZ Limited.
Christopher J Staynes
Independent Director
BSc
Dunedin, Appointed Director 2007
Chris Staynes commenced his career in 1973, gaining experience in product design and production engineering. He advanced his career from senior product design engineer, to product engineering manager and lastly to General Manager for a local appliance manufacturer from 1980 until his retirement in 2006. He is also a Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Dunedin.
