Chris Bougen

Chris joined Refining NZ in June 2020 as General Counsel and Company Secretary. Chris brings extensive experience in both practice and in-house legal roles with a passion for the energy and heavy industrial sectors in New Zealand. Before joining the company, Chris held the position of Senior Legal Counsel at Fletcher Building, where he advised on a wide range of commercial matters, with a focus on manufacturing and distribution of heavy building products, as well as providing legal support for major corporate and governance work. Prior to this, Chris worked in Wellington for a leading national law firm.