Rob Wheater

Rob has worked in senior business roles in New Zealand, the Middle East, Australia, China and North America. This work included 27 years’ in the electrical industry where he gained experience in many fields including strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, electrical contracting and manufacturing, finance and information technology.

He has served on various Boards, Advisory Boards and other governance committees. Rob joined the Board of Unison Networks Limited in February 2017 and was appointed to the ETEL Limited Board in June 2018. He is also the Chair of Freedom Internet NZ Limited and True North Equities Limited and is on the Boards of Mindhive Limited and Te Mata Mushroom Holdings Limited.

Rob has an honours degree in commerce and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.