David Kriel

David joined Napier Port in 2018, and comes from an extensive background in transport and logistics. Since arriving on New Zealand shores in 2005, he has worked with Lodestar and Oji Fibre Solutions in operational and executive leadership roles. At Napier Port, David leads our Commercial team.

David holds a Masters of Science in Transport Management from Lincoln University. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics and sits on the organisation’s national council. He is also a member of the East Asian Society for Transport Studies and the Humanitarian Logistics Association. David sits on the board of Business Hawke’s Bay, as the Napier Port representative.