David Pilkington

David Pilkington is the current Chair at Rangatira Investments. David has also previously held the position of Director at Contract Resources Pty Ltd from January 2011 to March 2013. Prior to that, they were the Director at Zespri International from January 2005 to May 2017. David has also been a Director at Restaurant Brands Ltd from December 2004 to December 2014. Additionally, David has also been a part of Excelsa Associates Limited and Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd. From February 2004 to October 2014, they served as the Director at Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd. Moreover, they have also been involved with Wellington City Council as an Independent Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee from January 2004 to September 2013. Additionally, they have also served as the Director at Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL Ltd) from January 2003 to July 2013. Prior to that, they were the Managing Director - New Zealand Milk at Fonterra from January 2000 to May 2004. David has also previously held the position of Chair at Port of Tauranga and Rangatira Limited. Additionally, they have also been the Chair at Heller Tasty Ltd from January 2009 to January 2019 and Old Fashioned Foods Ltd from January 2007 to December 2009.

David Pilkington's educational career began at Harvard Business School, where they earned their AMP110 degree. David then went on to earn their Post Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology from Massey University. After that, they earned their Bachelor of Engineering BE in Chemical Engineering from Canterbury University. Finally, they earned their Bachelor of Science in Canterbury University.