Board and Management

Judy Kirk

Judy Kirk was appointed Chair of the NZ Lotteries board in May 2009. She is an experienced director with a wide knowledge of fundraising and business. Judy previously chaired the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board national welfare committee and the Rotorua regional lottery distribution committee for five years. She also served as President of the New Zealand National Party for seven years and is a Justice of the Peace.

Chris Curley

Chris Curley joined the Board in September 2008. Chris has had a long career in senior roles within leading New Zealand businesses. He is a former General Manager Corporate and Company Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer for Auckland International Airport Ltd. Previously he held senior financial and company secretary positions at Ceramco Corporation Limited. He has a bachelor of Commerce (Auckland) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators.

Richard Holden

Christchurch businessman Richard Holden was appointed to the NZ Lotteries Board in January 2010. Richard is a Managing Director of a Christchurch based financial planning firm. He has over 30 years experience in financial services, including front line sales, sales management, regional management and company directorships. He has mentored many successful advisers and managers, and continues to do so. He also has an extensive background in community involvement, including past roles as president of the Marist Rugby Football Club and a member of the general committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union.

Richard Janes

Richard Janes is an experienced professional company Director with appointments in both the private and public sectors. His current appointments include Director of Gallagher Holdings Ltd., Telarc -SAI Ltd., LEK Consultancy Pty Ltd., and Chair of the Electricty and Gas Complaints Commission. Dr Janes has an extensive background in management, especially in business development and international brand marketing. He has worked in Australia, the US and the UK, as well as New Zealand. His past directorships include Deputy Chair of Merino NZ Ltd., LandCorp Farming Ltd and Director of Kapiti Cheeses Ltd and Tennis NZ . He is an Accredited Fellow of the Institute of Directors.

Todd McLeay

Todd McLeay is Chief Executive and is based in Auckland. Todd joined NZ Lotteries in June 2006, having previously held senior marketing and management positions at NZ Post, Vodafone (formerly Bell South) and the Southland Building Society. Todd is currently on the Board of ANZA (Association of NZ Advertisers). Todd has a BCom / Dip Grad from The University of Otago.

Warren Salisbury

Warren Salisbury is Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, and is based in Wellington. Warren joined NZ Lotteries in 1995. Prior to this, Warren worked at Barclays Bank and Deloittes.

Karen Jones

Karen Jones is Head of Communications and Government Relations and is based in Wellington. Karen joined NZ Lotteries in 2007, having previously worked as Communications Manager for the State Services Commission and the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand, and as a senior press secretary at Parliament. Karen has a BA (Hons) from Victoria University.

Evan Lawrey

Evan Lawrey is Chief Technology Officer and is based in Auckland. Evan spent nine years working in the fast moving goods sector in sales and marketing roles for Griffins Foods and Tip Top Ice Cream before joining NZ Lotteries in 2002. A graduate of the University of Auckland, Evan was a finalist for the 2006 Marketer of the Year. Evan previously held the roles of Head of Marketing and then General Manager Interactive at NZ Lotteries before moving to his current position.

Chris Lyman

Chris Lyman is General Manager Retail Sales and is based in Auckland. Chris, who is originally from the United Kingdom, moved to New Zealand in 2002 and joined NZ Lotteries, becoming General Manager Retail Sales in 2005. In the UK, Chris worked for a number of leading retailers including the Dickson’s Store Group.

Wendy Rayner

Wendy Rayner is Head of Marketing and is based in Auckland. Wendy joined NZ Lotteries in 2003 as Marketing Manager Lottery Games after working for TVNZ for nine years in a variety of sales and marketing roles. Her extensive business background also includes accountancy and advertising agency experience. In 2006, Wendy became the Head of Marketing at NZ Lotteries. Wendy has sat on the Manukau Institute of Technology’s Business Faculty Board, and currently sits on the Epworth retreat and Health navigator NZ Boards. Wendy holds an Advanced Diploma and is working toward completion of her Masters Degree in Business.