Our Board

Term of office

James was appointed an as Independent Director on 1st November 2018.

Board committees

James is the Chair of the Board and a member of the Audit and Finance Committee, the People and Culture Committee and Chair of the Nominations Committee.

Experience

James brings deep experience in capital markets and the downstream energy sector.  He is currently Deputy Chair of Fletcher Building and a Director Ryman Healthcare Limited and Vista Group International Limited.

James has previously held a range of Board and senior leadership roles, including at Craigs Investment Partners and ABN Ambro.  His governance experience also includes serving as a Director Auckland International Airport, the Accident Compensation Corporation, Vector, and as an inaugural Director of the Financial Markets Authority.  He has been a member of the INFINZ and Financial Reporting Standards Board.

James is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Certified Securities Analyst Professional, a member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, and a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Equity interest: 216,501 shares

Term of office

Andrew was appointed as a non-Independent Director on 6 December 2023.

Board committees

Andrew is Chair of the Health, Safety, Environment and Operations Committee.

Experience

Andrew is a respected business leader, with deep experience in process industries and complex supply chains. He has held senior operational and executive roles across large-scale downstream refining and terminal operations in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, including serving as Chief Operating Officer at Refining NZ (now Channel Infrastructure), during the company’s Strategic Review.

Andrew has a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Adelaide and a Diploma in Management from Deakin University.

Equity interest: 27,500 shares

Term of office

Angela was appointed as an Independent Director on 24 October 2024.

Board committees

Angela is a member of the People and Culture Committee and the Audit and Finance Committee.

Experience

Angela brings extensive executive experience in commercial property and retail development. Angelas current governance appointments include Property for Industry (NZX: PFI), Vital Healthcare Property Trust (NZX: VHP), Fulton Hogan, Foodstuffs South Island and Bayleys Real Estate, and she also serves as a Trustee of St Cuthbert’s College.

Angela was formerly Chief Executive of the Tramco Group and, prior to this, held the role of General Manager, Property Development at Foodstuffs North Island. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), and practised environmental law before transitioning into her executive career.

Equity interest: 25,598 shares

Term of office

Andrew was appointed as an Independent Director on 4 April 2022.

Board committees

Andrew is Chair of the People and Culture Committee and a member of the Health, Safety, Environment and Operations Committee and the Nominations Committee.

Experience

Andrew has a deep understanding of business opportunities in the downstream energy industry and a proven track record in delivering radical operational change across all facets of petroleum businesses. He is currently involved in consulting and advisory roles for energy transition start‑ups, as well as advising on energy industry commercial matters.

Andrew brings more than 40 years’ experience in the energy sector. He was BP’s most senior executive in the Asia‑Pacific region and also led BP’s Global Aviation Fuels Division. His early career was based in UK refineries before progressing into senior commercial and leadership roles across the UK, China and Europe, including responsibility for supply, wholesale and retail operations in Northern Europe.

He is a Director of Lochard Energy, a gas storage and energy infrastructure business, and Chair of Urban Analytica, an energy transition start‑up. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bath and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde.

Equity interest: 25,930 shares

Term of office

Anna was appointed as an Independent Director on 4 April 2022.

Board committees

Anna is Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee.

Experience

Anna brings over 15 years’ experience across equity capital markets, investment management, private equity and business development. She is also an Independent Director of ANZ Investments.

Anna’s prior experience includes roles as an equity analyst with Masfen Securities and Artemis Capital, as well as serving as a Future Director on the NZX Board. She has a strong background in financial markets, capital allocation and strategic analysis.

Anna holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemicals & Materials) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

Anna contributes a unique combination of engineering expertise and advanced financial, strategic and analytical capability to the Channel Infrastructure Board, supporting informed decision‑making and disciplined capital management.

Equity interest: 28,009 shares

Term of office

Felicity was appointed as an Independent Director on 15 March 2024.

Board committees

Felicity is a member of the Health, Safety, Environment and Operations Committee.

Experience

Felicity brings extensive international experience in strategy, business development and energy transition to Channel Infrastructure. Following an early career at Shell in global roles, she worked on major gas and green energy projects with Origin Energy in Australia. As a senior executive at Fortescue, she was accountable for developing and commercialising large-scale renewable energy and hydrogen projects across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, leading complex partnerships, investment decisions and market development. Felicity is a Commissioner of the Climate Change Commission for New Zealand, and Director of Australian renewable energy platform Intera Renewables.

Felicity holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and Conflict Resolution, and is a member of both the NZ Institute of Directors and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Equity interest: 5,000 shares