Leadership Team

Rob has been Channel’s Chief Executive since early 2023, leading the Company through its strategy refresh, drive for world-class and delivery of its growth projects.

With a passion for helping energy and infrastructure companies create value while navigating challenging strategic issues and changing industry dynamics, Rob has had a key role in the execution of Channel’s growth plans and drive to deliver further value to Channel Infrastructure’s shareholders.

Prior to joining Channel, Rob was GM Growth & Trading at Manawa Energy, with responsibility for the company’s renewables development, energy trading and commercial and industrial sales functions.

Prior to Manawa Energy, Rob had an almost 20-year career in investment banking, advising companies in New Zealand, Australia and Europe, including as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Forsyth Barr in New Zealand. Rob also worked in the investment banking business of ABN AMRO Bank, working across Australasia and Europe.

Alexa joined Channel as Chief Financial Officer in late 2023, and has played a crucial role in the business, leading Channel Infrastructure’s Finance, Human Resources and IT functions as well as the strategic acquisition of 25% interest in the Somerton Pipeline to Melbourne Airport in 2025.

Alexa has more than 20 years’ experience in senior management, finance, commercial, investment banking and advisory roles. Prior to joining Channel, she held the position of Finance Lead Partner – Group Performance and Investor Relations at Spark New Zealand Limited.

Alexa began her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers. She has held senior roles with Grant Samuel & Associates, KPMG, NZME Limited and Spark New Zealand Limited.

Jack is GM Operations at Channel Infrastructure, and has played a key role in the operational delivery of the Company’s growth strategy, with responsibility for operations, maintenance, project works as well as the day-to-day delivery of terminal services to our customers.

Jack has worked at Marsden Point for over 20-years, joining the business as a mechanical engineer at the start of his career. He has held a broad range of leadership roles over his time with the Company, including in the areas of engineering, maintenance, project management, operations, health and safety and environment. Jack led the business through the transition from refinery to terminal operations as Project Director for the Conversion Project prior to his appointment as Channel’s GM Operations.

Chris is Channel Infrastructure’s General Counsel and Company Secretary and is responsible for managing the Group’s legal and governance affairs, government relations and company secretarial functions.

Chris was heavily involved in the preparations for the Company’s transition to Channel Infrastructure, including securing the overwhelming support of shareholders for this change. Since then, Chris has played a crucial role negotiating new contracts and growth for the Company, including it’s M&A activity in Australia and ASX listing.

Chris has extensive experience in both private practice and in-house legal roles across the energy and heavy industrial sectors in New Zealand, with experience advising on a wide range of commercial matters as well as providing legal support for major corporate and governance matters. Prior to joining the Company, Chris worked for Fletcher Building and for a leading national law firm.

Peter is Channel Infrastructure’s Business Development Manager and is responsible for securing new contracts and business development activities.

Peter has held a broad range of roles in the supply chain, commercial, strategic, and business development areas since joining the company in 2002. As Business Development Manager, Peter is central to the delivery of new long-term growth projects that support Channel’s customers.

Peter previously held roles in the upstream oil industry, in Europe, Russia, and the Middle East, as well as supply chain management, procurement and business improvement.

Steve is General Manager IPL, the fuel testing business which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Channel Infrastructure.

Steve joined the Company in 2012 and has held a broad range of leadership roles, including business improvement, before he was appointed to the IPL General Manager role in 2021.

Steve has a strong engineering background and prior to joining Refining NZ held a number of Technical and Leadership positions in the Petro/Chemical and Scientific research sectors.