Alison Barrass is an accomplished Independent Director with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Chair of the Sustainability Advisory Board at Zespri International since June 2021, Alison is also an Independent Director for Suncorp New Zealand, Babich Wines Ltd, Rockit Global Limited, and Spark New Zealand, where roles include leadership in key committees. Additional contributions include chairing the Nominations Committee for the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, and previous positions at Methven Ltd, Heilala Vanilla, and Lewis Road Creamery. Alison holds a BSc in Political Science from the University of Southampton and a Diploma in Business Marketing from The University of Auckland.