Mark Cairns

Mark Cairns joined the Meridian Board in July 2012. Mark is Chair of the Safety & Sustainability Committee.

Mark has extensive experience in infrastructure, port operations and logistics, and holds director roles in Sanford Limited and Freightways Limited. He was the former Chief Executive of NZX-listed Port of Tauranga Limited for over 15 years and former Chief Executive of C 3 Limited (formerly Toll Owens Limited) for five years, following his role as General Manager (Central) at Fulton Hogan Limited.

Mark has previously been the Chair of Quality Marshalling (Mount Maunganui) Limited and held director roles in Coda Group Limited, Northport Limited, Port of Tauranga Trustee Company Limited, PrimePort Timaru Limited, C 3 Limited and Tapper Transport Limited.