Mike Simmers

Mike Simmers has extensive work experience in infrastructure and project management. Mike is currently the Chief Infrastructure Officer at Lyttelton Port Company, where they lead major capital investiture projects and formulates long-term asset management plans. Prior to this role, they served as the General Manager of Infrastructure and Property at the same company, implementing change initiatives and managing projects. Mike also worked as a Project Director at Lyttelton Port Company, overseeing the recovery plan after the Christchurch Earthquakes. Before joining Lyttelton Port Company, Mike was a Project Director at Coffey, where they managed the master plan for a shopping center and contributed to the development of a new District Plan for the Christchurch City Council. Mike also has experience as the General Manager at The Design Team. Overall, Mike Simmers has a strong background in infrastructure management and project leadership.

Mike Simmers has a diverse educational background. In 1994, they attended the University of Otago, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology/Animal Biology. Mike completed their degree in 1995. Following this, in 1996, they enrolled at Lincoln University (NZ), where they obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Sciences. In 2022, they furthered their education by attending the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, where they completed the Company Directors Course (CDC).