Dr Don Elder

Dr Don Elder has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Dr Don is currently serving as an Independent Director at Mutu and Wenita Forest Products Ltd. Dr Don also holds the position of Independent Director at Pioneer Energy and Independent Chair at Canterbury Clinical Network. In addition, Dr Elder has worked as a Governance & strategic planning advisor, coach, mentor for various organizations. Dr Don has also served as a Member of the Board of Trustees at The Loft and as a Director at Canterbury Seismic, Aoraki Partners, and Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Furthermore, they have held the position of Chair of the Board of Trustees at Family Help Trust. Their work experience spans from 2013 to the present and showcases their expertise in governance, strategic planning, and leadership roles across various industries.

Dr Don Elder completed their education history as follows:

From 1980 to 1985, they studied at the University of Oxford, earning a D.Phil. degree in Engineering Science.

Between 1976 and 1979, Dr Elder attended the University of Canterbury, where they obtained a BE (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.

Before that, from 1971 to 1975, they studied at Christ's College in Christchurch, New Zealand. No specific degree or field of study was provided for this period.

Additionally, in 2012, Dr Elder obtained a certification as a Chartered Member from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand.