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Mark Stewart

Mark Stewart

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Mark was appointed a director in 2025 and is the Group Chief Operating Officer at Southern Cross Healthcare. He has led large national teams and driven innovative, market-led strategies in complex environments. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding large national teams towards operational and strategic excellence. Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, he played a key role in PwC’s work with Whakarongorau Aotearoa during New Zealand’s Covid response and spent a decade at NZ Post overseeing strategy and operations for over 5,000 staff. Mark holds a BSc (Hons) and a PhD in Management Science/Operations Research from the University of Canterbury.

Peter Gudsell

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Peter brings extensive experience as a CFO, senior financial leader, and strategist across various sectors, including the Auckland Council Group, Christchurch City Council, and the University of Auckland.Throughout his career, he has led significant initiatives such as addressing Christchurch City Council's $1 billion funding gap and implementing a sustainable finance strategy.

Additionally, Peter played a key role in settling the Council's long-standing insurance claims after the Canterbury Earthquakes and managed Auckland Council's ownership positions on critical assets like Auckland Airport.