Katrina is a Partner in Dentons’ Major Projects and Construction team. Katrina combines technical expertise and sector leadership to deliver strategic, solution-focused legal advice throughout the construction project life cycle – from procurement and contract negotiations, problem solving during the delivery phase, to resolving disputes and achieving commercial settlements at the back-end. Katrina has particular experience in improving outcomes on distressed projects and is trusted by clients with their most challenging issues. Katrina was previously at Fletcher Building, where she was closely involved in supporting its Building & Interiors business through significant challenges, including sitting on its Senior Leadership Team during the project close-out phase. 

Katrina has sat on Infrastructure New Zealand’s Board since 2021. She is also an Independent Member on the Capital and Infrastructure Committee for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. Known for her lateral thinking and pragmatic approach, Katrina is frequently invited to speak on industry challenges, sharing strategic insights and lessons learned to drive successful project outcomes.

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Ben is the Chief Executive of Fulton Hogan New Zealand, bringing over 20 years of experience across the infrastructure sector. His expertise spans design, materials supply, major project construction, and general management of multi-disciplinary civil contracting and asset management businesses in both New Zealand and Australia.

Ben is passionate about shaping infrastructure policy that fosters a healthy and sustainable industry capable of meeting New Zealand’s future needs. He advocates for a clear infrastructure strategy, ensuring project pipeline certainty, the development of skills and human capital to complete complex projects, and effective procurement practices.

Ben is a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has served on numerous company boards in New Zealand and Australia. Additionally, he is a member of the Industry Advisory Board for the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury and sits on several New Zealand infrastructure project boards.

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Graham is CEO of National Infrastructure Funding and Financing (a New Zealand Government owned company) which is responsible for partnering with the private sector, iwi and local and central government to finance and fund the delivery of infrastructure for the benefit of New Zealanders. Key focuses include the partnering with NZ Government agencies in the use of private capital & public private partnerships, Investor shopfront for the NZ Government to attract private capital for public infrastructure, management of Infrastructure Funds and raising private capital for public infrastructure investment.

Graham has a comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure sector, the importance of infrastructure in adding economic value, infrastructure delivery, contracting and financing, and a solid grasp of risks and engineering concepts across the key infrastructure sectors. He has worked with Government over 10 years on infrastructure initiatives gaining insights into central Government drivers.

Having operated the Australian and United States, Graham also brings an international perspective and is focused on delivering infrastructure that benefits New Zealanders now and into the future.

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Liam has over 26 years experience in Local Government and 18 years in senior and executive roles in Australia and New Zealand. A large part of his career has been spent in planning for growth, including the planning, funding and delivery of transport and social infrastructure. Liam has executive experience in corporate planning and governance, communications, economic development and business transformation.

Liam has past board experience with, ‘East Taranaki Environment Collective’ (previously Experince Purangi) and is a current member of the National Transition Units 3 Waters Growth Steering Group and member of the Development Advisory Board ‘Kawe Pukenga’ for the Parihaka Papakainga Trust.

Liam hopes to bring local government experience and deep insights to the board from a strategic and operational level, particularly into the current legislative reform environment (RMA, 3 Waters and Local Government) and how those reforms might impact local government infrastructure funding and provision.

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Rupert brings a professional background in city planning with 27 years of experience, notable projects Rupert has worked on include the Northern Busway (construction phase), the redevelopment of Eden park and more recently a participant on Auckland Council’s Regional Deal Leadership Group. For the past seven years he has led Beca’s Northern Regional team of 1400, helping teams plan and deliver integrated outcomes into all facets of the infrastructure sector. He brings a holistic understanding of the infrastructure challenges Aotearoa faces and advocates for the role the infrastructure sector plays in providing the building blocks for a successful economy and the wellbeing of diverse communities.

Rupert is deeply passionate about the role of infrastructure in shaping, connecting, and empowering communities. He believes that addressing the challenges and opportunities in the sector requires genuine partnership and collaboration across traditional boundaries. Rupert sees his role in building and strengthening relationships with partners and stakeholders as critical to achieving integrated long-term transformational outcomes for the city and region.

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