新西兰交通部长宣布NZTA董事会新任命，加强交通治理与商业能力
编辑部 | 24/07/2026 | 新西兰新闻
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) 董事会迎来新一轮人事调整。交通部长 Chris Bishop 于7月24日宣布，重新任命 David Smol 为董事会成员，并任命 Lana Stockman、Steve Haszard 和 Murdo Beattie 加入NZTA董事会。
Chris Bishop表示，新任命旨在确保NZTA具备更强的治理、监管和商业专业能力，以支持新西兰未来交通基础设施建设和运营。
四名董事背景多元
David Smol——延续监管与公共治理经验
David Smol拥有丰富的监管、公共部门和治理经验，目前担任多个机构主席或董事职位，包括：
- Wellington UniVentures主席
- GNS Science主席
- 社会发展部风险与保障委员会主席
- 内政部外部咨询委员会成员
- Co-operative Bank董事
- Contact Energy董事
此次重新任命任期两年，至2028年7月31日。
Lana Stockman——融合金融、工程与监管经验
Lana Stockman拥有金融、工程和心理学背景，并长期参与监管领域工作。
她在新西兰及澳大利亚监管机构和商业运营机构中积累了丰富经验，尤其擅长分析监管环境下的商业与投资决策。
目前，她担任：
- Monash University Energy Market Institute咨询委员会成员
- 辅助生殖技术伦理委员会成员
- Trinity Schools Trust Board副主席
任期三年，至2029年7月26日。
Steve Haszard——推动组织改革与监管转型
Steve Haszard是一名资深企业领导者和董事，拥有丰富的监管和组织改革经验。
他的经历包括：
- WorkSafe New Zealand 首席执行官
- Meredith Connell 管理合伙人
- 民航局（Civil Aviation Authority）副主席
他曾领导多个机构进行文化和运营改革。
Murdo Beattie——强化基础设施投资能力
Murdo Beattie拥有多年商业投资和大型基础设施交易经验。
他曾参与多个重大商业项目，包括：
- Air New Zealand 资本重组
- Crown重新收购 KiwiRail
- Spark与Chorus业务分拆
- 北岛天然气输送及分配资产交易
- Paymark出售
- Contact Energy收购Mānawa Energy
他的加入预计将增强NZTA在大型交通项目投资和商业决策方面的能力。
感谢离任董事贡献
Chris Bishop同时感谢即将退休的 Catherine Taylor，以及离任董事 Pat Dougherty 和 Mike Rudge。
Catherine Taylor在NZTA董事会任职五年半，期间在治理监督和监管委员会工作中发挥重要作用。
新闻背景：NZTA治理改革持续推进
NZTA负责管理新西兰国家公路网络、道路安全政策以及交通基础设施投资，是新西兰交通系统的重要机构。
此次董事会调整反映政府希望进一步加强：
- 基础设施投资管理能力；
- 项目成本控制；
- 交通网络长期规划；
- 商业和监管平衡。
随着新西兰持续推进道路升级、桥梁修复以及区域交通改善项目，NZTA未来几年将在国家基础设施建设中承担更加重要的角色。
来源：New Zealand Government / Ministry of Transport
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has today announced the reappointment of David Smol and the appointments of Lana Stockman, Steve Haszard and Murdo Beattie to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board.
“David Smol’s wide-ranging regulatory, governance and public sector experience will continue to provide valuable oversight to the NZTA Board,” Mr Bishop says.
“Lana Stockman brings a diverse professional background across finance, engineering, psychology and regulation.
“Her understanding of commercial and investment trade-offs for regulators and operators in New Zealand and Australia will strengthen the Board’s capability.
“Steve Haszard is a commercially astute board member and executive leader with strong regulatory experience.
“His experience leading organisations through change, including as Chief Executive of WorkSafe and Managing Partner of Meredith Connell, will be valuable to the Board.
“Murdo Beattie brings deep commercial and investment management experience, including in complex infrastructure and transport-related transactions.
“His leadership on significant transactions, including the recapitalisation of Air New Zealand and the Crown re-acquisition of KiwiRail, will add strong commercial expertise to NZTA’s governance.
“These appointments reflect the Government’s commitment to ensuring NZTA has the governance, regulatory and commercial expertise needed to deliver for New Zealanders.
“I would like to particularly acknowledge Catherine Taylor, who is retiring after five and a half years of service to NZTA. She has made substantial contributions to the Board’s governance and oversight of NZTA. Catherine’s leadership as Chair of the Regulatory Subcommittee has been especially valuable in supporting the Board’s regulatory responsibilities.
I also thank Pat Dougherty and Mike Rudge for the subject matter expertise and valuable contribution they have brought to the Board,” Mr Bishop says.
Lana Stockman, Steve Haszard and Murdo Beattie’s appointments are for three-year terms ending on 26 July 2029.
David Smol’s reappointment is for a two-year term ending on 31 July 2028.
Notes to editor:
BIOs
David Smol
David Smol is an experienced leader and director with significant regulatory and public sector knowledge. He currently holds chair roles with Wellington UniVentures, GNS Science, the Ministry of Social Development’s Risk and Assurance Committee, and the Department of Internal Affairs External Advisory Committee. He also holds director roles with the Co-operative Bank, Contact Energy, Victoria University of Wellington Council, the Ministry of Housing, and the Defence Capability Board.
Lana Stockman
Lana Stockman has a diverse professional background with qualifications in finance, engineering and psychology, and has held regulatory roles throughout her career. She has a strong understanding of commercial and investment trade-offs for regulators and commercial operators, at management and governance levels in New Zealand and Australia. Her current roles include the Monash University Energy Market Institute Advisory Council, the Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology, and Deputy Chair of the Trinity Schools Trust Board.
Steve Haszard
Steve Haszard is a commercially astute board member and executive leader, skilled in driving transformational change in business and culture. He brings strong regulatory experience through his roles with Meredith Connell, where he developed and managed the firm’s regulatory and compliance advisory business. He was Deputy Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of WorkSafe. His current roles include the Audit and Risk Committee at Debt Managers, Chair of the Governance Assurance Board at Talley’s Group Ltd, Independent Director of Stellar Projects, and Independent Director of Meredith Connell.
Murdo Beattie
Murdo Beattie has extensive experience in commercial and investment management, including complex contracting arrangements through his time at Cameron Partners. He has led significant arrangements including the recapitalisation of Air New Zealand, the Crown re-acquisition of KiwiRail, the separation of Spark and Chorus, Australian Infrastructure Fund’s acquisition of North Island gas transmission and distribution assets, the sale of Paymark, and Contact Energy’s acquisition of Mānawa Energy. His previous roles include Senior Advisor and Managing Partner/Director at Cameron Partners, Head of Business Development at Telecom NZ, Fund Manager at Fay Richwhite and Co. and Tower Insurance, Advisor to the Minister of Finance, and Policy Analyst at the New Zealand Treasury.
